ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Weekend Cannes

Cannes is ideal from a travel perspective. There is a train station in town with connections to all of Europe. Within 30 minutes you have Nice airport in the East and Marseille within 90 minutes to the West.

In regards to hotels you can find accommodation in all price ranges.
Book on the website of the hotel to get the best price, see hotels here.

The registration for the Sprint, Experience and the World Series race will be in the event tent at Square de Verdun by the finish line.

• Registration for ÖTILLÖ Sprint and Experience – Saturday, October 19th, 09:30-10:30.
• Registration for ÖTILLÖ World Series – Saturday, October 19th, 17:00-18:00.

All racers have to come to the registration to collect the Start pack. At the registration you will have to display your photo-ID and sign that you accept the rules. If you plan to race with fins you need to bring these so that we can verify that they are in line with the rules. You must bring and display 1 doctors certificate per person at the race registration. See example file here

EXPERIENCE

• Timing chip to be returned, 1 per person
• Race bib to be returned, 1 per person
• Swim cap, 1 per person
• Race map
• ÖTILLÖ Give away, 1 per person

SPRINT

• Timing chip to be returned, 1 per person
• Race bib to be returned, 1 per person
• Swim cap, 1 per person
• Race map
• ÖTILLÖ Give away, 1 per person

SPECIAL GEAR FOR SOLO

• Safety buoy is optional and you can borrow one at the registration.

WORLD SERIES

• Timing chip to be returned, 1 per person
• Race bib, 1 per person
• Swim cap, 1 per person
• Race map
• ÖTILLÖ Give away, 1 per person
• Post- race dinner voucher, 1 per person

We care for the environment and encourage you to reuse your Swim cap from our previous events. If you do not need the new one that you receive in the start package, please give it back at the registration.

Mandatory equipment per team is:

• 1 First aid pressure bandage, packed waterproof
• 1 Neoprene wetsuit per person suitable for the current water temperatures. If the water temperature is above 19 degrees Celsius you can choose to not race in a  neoprene wetsuit. If you do so you must use a pull buoy.
• 1 Compass/Watch Compass
• 2 Whistles, 1 per person
• 2 Foldable cups/soft flasks or similar (not your swim cap) to drink from at the energy stations

Mandatory equipment in the Solo classes is:

• 1 First aid pressure bandage, packed waterproof
• 1 Neoprene wetsuit suitable for the current water temperatures. If the water temperature is above 19 degrees Celsius you can choose to not race in a  neoprene wetsuit. If you do so you must use a pull buoy.
• 1 Compass/Watch Compass
• 1 Whistle
• 1 Foldable cup/soft flask or similar (not your swim cap) to drink from at the energy stations

Mandatory equipment that the organisation will supply:

• Race bibs that must be worn visible all the time during the race
• Swim caps that must be worn visible during all the swims
• 1 Map
• Timing chips, 1 per person

Before start and at the finish line we will randomly select teams for a check of the mandatory equipment. If the teams are missing any of the equipment required, they will not be allowed to start or disqualified from the race.

Equipment that is not allowed:

• The maximum size pull buoy that you can have in any ÖTILLÖ race is  32 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm. If you want to have more than one pull buoy the total size cannot exceed 32 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.
• No wetsuits can be modified with paint or color that washes off in the water. This will result in immediate disqualification.
• Swim fins are not allowed if the fin is longer than 15 cm. Measurement is from the toe to the end of the fin.

”Try before you buy”.

Now you have the possibility to rent the Worlds fastest swimrun suits at all ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series events. Book your suit online and pick it up on site at the ARK box. Limited amount of suits per event. If you want you have the option to buy your suit afterwards at a discounted price.
Book your wetsuit here.

For our races in 2020, you can start book your wetsuits in the end of December 2019. Use the same link above.

Rental sites:

• ÖTILLÖ Malta - November 23 - 24, 2019. Last day for booking November 18.
• ÖTILLÖ Catalina - February 28 - March 1, 2020. Last day of booking February 10th.
• ÖTILLÖ Hvar — April 18 - 19, 2020. Last day for booking April 10
• ÖTILLÖ Utö — May 23 – 24, 2020. Last day for booking May 18
• ÖTILLÖ Isles of Scilly — June 6 - 7, 2020. Last day for booking May 26
• ÖTILLÖ Engadin — July 4 - 5, 2020. Last day for booking June 28
• ÖTILLÖ Final 15K — August 29, 2020. Last day for booking August 26
• ÖTILLÖ 1000 Lakes — September 19 - 20, 2020. Last day for booking September 13

The system we use is a chip that you attach around your right ankle with a Velcro strap and when you pass the timing checkpoint your time will be registered. We will have up to 10 checkpoints along the course and will be reporting your times live on the website. We can only guarantee that you will be registered if you carry the chip around your right ankle. It is important that you return your chip after the race. Non-returned chip will be charged 100 €.

• Your race bib must be worn visible at all times
• Your swim cap must be worn on all swims
• Your timing chip must be worn on your right ankle at all times

The race briefing for the Sprint, Experience and World Series race will be in the event tent at Square de Verdun by the finish line. Be on time. MANDATORY for all racers.

• Briefing for the ÖTILLÖ Sprint and Experience – Saturday, October 19th, at 10:30
• Briefing for the ÖTILLÖ World Series – Saturday, October 19th, at 18:00

Sprint- & Experience race

The start for the Sprint- & Experience race is the same as the FINISH LINE at Square de Verdun in Cannes. Make sure to be there on-time.

World series race

The Start of the World Series race is on Île de Ste Marguerite. We have an organized boat transport to take you there. Ferry leaves from Finish line harbor at 07:45 – ONLY FOR RACERS

NOTE: The boat will not wait, be on-time.

• You have to be in the start box 10 minutes before start
• Toilets are available by the start line
• You can leave a small bag by the start, we will transport it to the finish line. We will not be able to supervise your belongings so do not leave any valuables.

START AREA

• Sprint and Experience – at Square de Verdun
• World Series – on Île de Ste Marguerite

The ÖTILLÖ Sprint have one cut-off.

• TIME 5 at 13:30 

The ÖTILLÖ World Series have two (2) cut-offs.

• TIME 4 at 12:00
• TIME 9 at 15:40

We have cut-offs in our events to make sure that we can have a safe race, these are put in place so that everyone has a possibility to finish before dark and without jeopardizing the safety of others by stretching the safety organization too much. Please respect this and the people enforcing them.

We will have energy and liquid stations along the course as marked in the course map.

• Please eat and drink what is offered, do not take more as there are others behind you.
• Please re-use your cup instead of taking multiple cups.
• From energy station 2 in the Sprint and energy station 3 in the World Series you will have to use your own collapsible cup or another solution you prefer.
• We will have water and electrolytes by Precision Hydration at all stations.
• We will have energy bars from Crownhelth at the energy stations in all races.
• Besides this we will have fruits, candy, pain au chocolat and sandwiches.
• If you need gels, bring your own and carry in your wetsuit. Do NOT throw the wrappers on the ground, leave it in the garbage cans at the energy stations.

This is what is offered at the different stations:

In our quest to leave as small of an environmental footprint as possible we have decided to take away the majority of disposable cups during our races. This means that we will ONLY have disposable, paper cups at the first two (2) energy stations at the World Series race and first energy station at the Sprint.

After that we expect you to have your own foldable cup or soft flask to be able to drink. If you don’t have your own foldable cup you will be able to buy one at the race registration.

If the race organization believe there is a danger for the racers or the organization based on weather or other conditions, the course can be changed the day before or even in the middle of the race. Safety is our priority.

• Take care of each other; it is a long and tough course.
• We have safety boats and are trying to do our best to cover the course.
• All racers have to help another racer in an emergency.
• We have 2 medics and 1 doctor on the course. We also have two stationary medical teams and medical assistance at the finish line
• Communicate with race officials when help is needed.
• If you abandon the race you must communicate with race officials as soon as possible and return the timing chip to the ÖTILLÖ tent by the Finish Line (from behind). Do not cross or go close to the finish line with it on.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE WORLD SERIES EVENT:

• You cannot wear a tow rope before you get to the first swim.

We will NOT accept ANY trash along the course. If you throw any trash outside of the provided bins at the energy stations we will disqualify you straight away. Make sure you know how to carry any trash between the different energy stations.

Basic rules, make sure you understand as we will enforce them.

• You must have read and understood the rules before you start
• You race at your own risk.
• The team has to stay together at all times. 10 metres apart is the maximum distance allowed.
• The racers have to follow the marked route. If not you can get time penalty or disqualification.
• It is not allowed to have assistance from other people than the race organization. Breach of this rule will result in disqualification.
• It is not allowed to throw trash along the course (The only places are at the energy stations). Breach of this rule will result in disqualification.
• The gear that you have from the start has to be brought to the finish.
• FINS – if you plan to use fins make sure that they comply to the new FIN RULE – which means they CANNOT be longer than 15 cm beyond your foot.

DO NOTS AT ÖTILLÖ Cannes

• Do not swim in the SPRINT or EXPERIENCE COURSE during those races.
• Do not swim from the mainland to the island of Ste-Marguerite – it is a shipping lane.

You must have a valid personal insurance for racing in Swimrun. If you do not have one you can purchase it for the race or for the 2019 season, valid in all the races listed. It is an insurance that will repay your entry fee and travel costs if you have to withdraw prior to the race due to an accident or illness (you have to have a doctor’s certificate).
­Read more and buy your insurance here.

During each race we make a big media production for social media and traditional media. You will see photographers, reporters and film teams along the course. If you have any personal media contacts that would like to have material from us please email to media.requests@otilloswimrun.com.

We will cover the ÖTILLÖ Cannes World Series LIVE on otilloswimrun.com/live, please spread the information to all your friends and family.

We will also use #otilloCannes to tag our posts, please do so you too. Our images that we post from the race are free to use for you as racers but not allowed for commercial use to promote other products or events.

Autumn in Cannes is beautiful with warm temperatures and sun. Day time temperatures are usually around 20 degrees C.

Water temperatures will be between 17 – 21 degrees C. Make sure you dress accordingly.

Like everywhere we can have wind, rain and un-seasonably cold. Make sure you bring clothes to handle this.

We welcome all spectators, friends and families to participate in our events. The course is very easy to follow by bicycle or by foot and it is very accessible as soon as the racers arrive on the mainland.

Spots not to miss: Le Suquet.

NOTE: you may not assist any teams unless if it is a medical emergency. Any other assistance will result in disqualification of the team.

ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Cannes will award 6 spots to ÖTILLÖ 2020, The Swimrun World Championship. These spots will be awarded to the teams, where no member already has a spot to ÖTILLÖ 2020.

The Spots will be awarded as below:

• 2 men
• 2 mixed
• 2 women

If any spots are not awarded they belong to the race organization.

All teams that finish an ÖTILLÖ World Series race or a race with ÖTILLÖ merit status will receive ranking points, see all merit races here. Check out the races, finish it and get points. If you are not registered, read more about the Swimrun ranking and register here. 

To be able to participate in ÖTILLÖ The Swimrun World Championship through ranking selection or random team selection, you need to have ranking points. Read more about how to gain your spot for ÖTILLÖ The Swimrun World Championship here.

Teams that finish top 30 in each category (Women/Men/Mixed) will collect points in the ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series. Your team can collect points from all ÖTILLÖ World Series events and ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship.

The winning team in each category will be honored at the last World Series event of the year.

Check out the World Series standings and the new point distribution here.

As you might know we have some ÖTILLÖ branded goods. These can be found on our website

Our partners will be in the event area at the finish line with products on-site.

Swimming induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) is a condition which has gained attention in recent years. In short, due to somewhat unclear mechanism, fluid collects in the lungs, compromising the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. This results in the following symptoms;

• Shortness of breath
• Decreased oxygen saturation (which has to be measured with medical instruments)
• Cough, sometimes with blood

There is ongoing research in the subject, and as the knowledge increases, we will hopefully learn how to better prevent, diagnose and treat the condition.

The current research suggests that the condition terminates in less than 48h. Often it’s enough to stop the activity, remove/open up the wetsuit and get warm. In some cases, oxygen therapy is needed. It’s not fully understood why the condition arises.

There are yet no studies evaluating the long-term effects of SIPE. There is evidence that susceptible individuals may have recurrent episodes of SIPE. There are some medications that may help to prevent recurrent episodes.

If you experience the above symptoms, we recommend stopping the activity and contacting race marshals. If you encounter symptoms during a training session, we recommend seeking medical attention since there are other medical conditions which can manifest in the same way.

Train smart, race hard and take care of yourself and your partner!