BRIDGETOWN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

• Felt pens are available for numbering. Please number DOWN LEFT AND RIGHT ARMS VERTICALLY or ACROSS THE TOP OF HAND.
• Please remain in the assembly area. Do not go down to the water. Your numbers will be called in the order you will be entering the water. When you hear your number called proceed down the competitors raceway in readiness for the start. You must stay in this order at all times.
• For safety, please note, we have canoes and boats in the water standing by if you need assistance. 
• If in any difficulty, call out loudly and raise an arm so stewards patrolling the river can assist.
• Please keep to the centre of the river where possible and observe race rules. There are two marked lanes to guide you under the bridge.
• When finishing CALL OUT YOUR NUMBER FROM THE WATER'S EDGE, this enables the stewards to hand you your bib quickly if required to pass to an equestrian. Please make sure this is the correct bib (team number) THIS IS IMPORTANT.
• Timing will be after you have handed your bib to your equestrian teammate or exit the transition area. Proceed along the laneway to your right, for timing procedure. PLEASE WALK SLOWLY.
• We do not believe that the river has changed significantly in the 30 years plus of the Marathon however we have been requested to advise you that you are swimming in "Wild Water" and we have no control over it’s quality.
• Known obstacles are marked with bunting and or floats but there may be others. The river can be quite shallow in some areas and you may be able to stand.
  
• NOTE: IN THIS LEG YOU ARE RACING THE CLOCK AND NOT NECESSARILY THE OTHER COMPETITORS. To reduce possible extended delays to the finish of the event the starting times of swimmers may be altered. The starting order of the swimmers is generally preserved but the interval between each team may be reduced or extended.
• Do not impede or distrupt your fellow competitor, be especially considerate when passing.
• The exit of the swim can become very slippery. There will be a rope from the water up the bank that can be used to assist you exit.
  
• WARNING. Additional instructions may be required depending on the state of the river. Please check with the race officials for conditions on the day.