Pier to Perignon 2024

DATE: February 18th 2024

START TIME: 11AM

STARTING LOCATION: Sorrento Front Beach (between boat ramp and pier)

FINISHING LOCATION: Portsea Front Beach

We trust this correspondence finds you all fit and well and ready to tackle the

36^th Pier to Perignon on Sunday 18^th February, 2024.

Please make sure you read this carefully so that all the requirements and that all information is fully understood.

GENERAL INFORMATION

We have chosen the time for the race based on the Peak for currents for the course. Perfect conditions for the challenge. It’s worth mentioning that the race start time is calculated to ensure competitors are swimming with the outgoing currents. Those times are based on the tide and stream calculations at Sorrento, not Port Phillip Heads, which is several kms further downstream. Tidal stream times are also different to tide times.

The swim and the periods leading up to and after it are to be conducted in a safe, friendly and sportsperson like manner. Any unsportsmanlike conduct or actions that compromise other patrons’ health and safety will be grounds for immediate disqualification. Decisions of the event officials are final and are not subject to appeal.

All updates will be available on the Portsea Surf Lifesaving website:

https://portseasurf.com.au/pier-to-perignon/

Then Press the “Updates and Information” icon

Please ensure that you keep a close eye on any updates on the event as conditions and other information will be conveyed through this page

REGISTRATION

Opens from 8:30am on the beach on the western side of Sorrento Pier

You will be supplied your registration information by email which will include:

1. Please either print this or have it available on your phone
2. Your Name
3. Your race number
4. Your collection row for your Race Kit –
   1. The form will have your collection row number (Btw 1 and 8), you need to look for your row at the registration area and go to the row designated for you.

Please ensure you double check your name and transponder number when registering.

Please ensure you are at the start with plenty of time to spare

You will collect the following: “Race Kit”

• Transponder with your race number
• Silicone Swimming Cap
• A bag tag that has the same number as your transponder
  1. If you wish your bag transported from Sorrento to the finish area, then you:
     • attach this tag to your bag.
     • Deliver your bag to the transfer area
  2. You use your transponder to collect your bag in Portsea. We will match the numbers to ensure you get your bag.

Personal Bags collection point will be at the carpark at the rear of the registration area

• Place the bag tag that you will receive on the bag
  1. Please ensure the bag tag and your transponder numbers match
• Bags will be transferred to the Portsea Camp Oval (see map for collection area)
• Please note: Whilst we will take care, we can take no responsibility for loss or damage to any bags or personal items transported by us.

SWIM

• An entry permits a competitor a single entry.
• You can’t use someone else’s entry to swim
• Goggles are allowed and are recommended.
• Wet suits are allowed and are recommended for safety reasons.
• Swimmers will be required to have designated swim cap and the designated PSLSC transponder on their ankle which is required to be worn on the outside of the wetsuit. No swimmer shall be recorded as a finisher unless wearing the official swim cap and transponder.
• Organisers reserve the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.
• Swimmers must swim the course as marked. Any variation to the course will be announced at the start.
• Race officials shall have the authority to remove a competitor from the race if:
  1. the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without the risk of injury to themselves or others (this can include swimmers who are deemed unable / unlikely to complete the course in 90 minutes).
  2. They do not comply with:
     • Stated race rules or
     • Specific directions of a race official

SWIM START

Approximately 1000 Swimmers will start together in 1 wave.

A Swim plan is recommended:

If you a racing for a top 20 position - start at the front

If you are aiming to finish in the mid field give yourself some space at the start and let the faster swimmers go first

If you are a slow swimmer please start at the back of the field and enjoy the experience.

AWARDS

Winners

• There will be one winner in each of the nominated Categories in both the Male and Female classes
  1. Without Wetsuit
  2. With Wetsuit
• Winners of each category will receive a Bottle of Dom Perignon
• To be considered for winner no additional aids are allowed. This includes, but not limited to, fins, boards, snorkels, floatation gear and personal support teams.
• Swimmers who cross the start line before the starting siren will face potential removal from being a possible winner
• Where there is a close finish for winners the line officials will make the decision and it is based on the competitor whose torso crosses the finish line first. It will not only be reliant on the time recorded.
• Competitors that leave the water prior to the designated exit point at the finish can be deemed not eligible
• Protests must be made in writing and given to the Race Director within fifteen minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. All decisions of the Race Director are final.

MILESTONE YEARS

We will be resuming the presentation of commemorative plaques for those competitors who have completed the Pier to Perignon as follows:

1. 10 Years
2. 20 Years
3. 30 Years

As we have missed some presentations over the years, we will be endeavouring to catch up on those who are eligible and haven’t received their plaque

TRANSPONDER

These transponders not only deliver you your time but are:

Your ticket to collect your merchandise at the finish.

1. A $50 charge will be charged for missing transponders.

Please ensure your timing transponder is securely strapped to your ankle (on the outside of your wetsuit) – no transponder, no time.

START

The Race starts on the beach, on the Western side of Sorrento Pier, as soon as the

11:00 a.m. Sorrento – Queenscliff ferry has departed and is safely clear of the course.

Please ensure that you are mindful of other competitors and conduct yourself with other people’s safety, as well as your own, in mind.

Our wonderful Bagpiper will keep you entertained at the start

SAFETY DURING THE RACE – CRITICAL INFO

1. During the Swim, should you need assistance, simply raise your arm to signal one of the lifesavers from Portsea SLSC who will attend to you as quickly as possible.
2. Please understand there are a lot of swimmers in the water at the same time, so the Water Safety personnel will need to be always mindful of other swimmers.
3. Directions given by race marshals during the race are to be followed. Failure to follow directions may result in you being removed from the race and /or your finish data removed and a DNF being registered.
4. Please be aware that water safety boards, IRBs etc are in the water with you and please ensure you heed the directions given especially at times of an emergency.

Use of additional methods to alert swimmers of a possible EMERGENCY.

All IRB’s (Inflatable Rescue Boats) will be equipped with HOOTERS.

If you hear a hooter whilst swimming, please do the following:

• Stop in a safe manner (being aware that there are other swimmers around you)
• Look for where the emergency is located and listen for directions:
  1. If required allow for rescue craft to enter your area
  2. If directed to exit the water, please do so immediately
• If the incident doesn’t require you to exit the water or is not near you and you can continue swimming without causing interference, then please do so but maintain vigilance.
• We hope to never have to use the hooters, but for everyone’s safety, we require your assistance. We thank you in advance if the race is disrupted due to this occurring, but we know that you will understand and fully support the reasons.

FINISH

After clearing the finish area, head up onto the grass at the Portsea Camp (steps are adjacent to the finish and will be sign posted) to collect your merchandise bag and your well-earned refreshments. Please be careful on the stairs leading from the finish line to the presentation area as there can be unseen hazards.

Merchandise Tent

1. There will be three collection rows at the tent.
2. You will be required to walk over a mat that will read your transponder number
3. This will then print a card that will allow us to supply you with:
   1. P2P T-Shirt in your nominated size
      • we do our best to have the correct sizes but due to requested qtys this may not always be possible
   2. P2P Baseball Cap
   3. Card with your swim time

Refreshments provided by our sponsors and the PSLSC:

• Bottled Water
• BBQ sausage prepared by the volunteers from Portsea SLSC

Presentations will commence at around 1.30 p.m. once everyone has had a chance to enjoy refreshments and relax.

We will also be welcoming our elite swimmers who join the

10, 20 and 30-year P2P Swim Club.

PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS - SORRENTO TO PORTSEA – RETURN via PORTSEA BACK BEACH CAR PARK

A reminder that parking around the registration/start area is extremely limited, and with the traffic for the car ferry it can quickly become congested. Sorrento Police and Mornington Peninsula Shire have parking officers in the area and will be targeting anyone in violation of posted parking signs, as well as anyone double parking and blocking traffic flow.

To avoid a costly fine, we would urge all competitors and spectators to:

1. Avoid entering The Esplanade leading to Sorrento Pier and instead to park at PSLSC Back Beach Car Park and catch the shuttle bus service to the registration/start area.
2. Arrange for someone to drop you off up near the Hotel Sorrento and then walk down to the pier.

To minimize wait time, we have moved to have 4 shuttle buses operating this year.

These will be in service to carry spectators both ways between the start area at Sorrento Pier and the finish area at Portsea Camp Oval returning via the PSLSC Back Beach Car Park

Bus services will commence at 8.15am from Portsea Back Beach Car Park Adjacent to the public toilets.

We would like to acknowledge, and thank our wonderful sponsors, who allow us the ability to ensure we continue to deliver you this amazing event year on year. Without their unwavering support, through these challenging times, the event may have not gone ahead this year.

TITLE SPONSOR

https://kayburton.com.au/

GOLD SPONSORS

https://www.crestone.com.au

BRONZE SPONSORS

https://smithbuilders.com.au/ http://tintuppa.com.au/