SwissVan Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Could be an interesting out and back swim from that location
MK Killer Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Could be an interesting out and back swim from that location This was where Tri Rock's swim was "supposed" to start last year - but the sea was so crazy we had to move further down the beach and then do a short run to transition... We started further down the beach where things were shielded but where we came in the surf was CRAZY... ask anyone who did the race - hectic stuff
Raydek Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 All sorted and booked.... Thanks all for the help..
IceCreamMan Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 This was where Tri Rock's swim was "supposed" to start last year - but the sea was so crazy we had to move further down the beach and then do a short run to transition... We started further down the beach where things were shielded but where we came in the surf was CRAZY... ask anyone who did the race - hectic stuff yebo...swim is my strong discipline and I am an accomplished swimmer but that little section coming out of the sea gave me a couple of pucker moments
davem Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Hope Tri Rock still happens - as October in my opinion is just a better date That being said I fear for Tri Rock Durban TriRock Durban is happening on 4 October. The race is already approved by the City of Durban. TriRock tries to offer quite a different experience to the Ironman experience. TriRock will still do well.
MK Killer Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 TriRock Durban is happening on 4 October. The race is already approved by the City of Durban. TriRock tries to offer quite a different experience to the Ironman experience. TriRock will still do well. I am not so certain - but hope so. I had a couple mates keen on Tri Rock Durban this year - however most of them have opted for IM Durban. Two events in Durban 2 months apart when just 2 years ago there were none - is silly in my opinion.... More sense if one was at beginning of year and 1 at the end
davem Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Two events in Durban 2 months apart when just 2 years ago there were none - is silly in my opinion.... More sense if one was at beginning of year and 1 at the end Agree. You can blame Ironman and TSA for that. Don't forget Midlands Ultra in December.
Grantc Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Agree. You can blame Ironman and TSA for that. Don't forget Midlands Ultra in December.and Midlands Ultra on 1 March
SwissVan Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 This was where Tri Rock's swim was "supposed" to start last year - but the sea was so crazy we had to move further down the beach and then do a short run to transition... We started further down the beach where things were shielded but where we came in the surf was CRAZY... ask anyone who did the race - hectic stuff Yeah I know it can be a bit rough there....I did a 1/2 standard from more or less that area many years ago, the hotel / casino was not even built in those days, I enjoy sea swims but that day I was glad it was only 750 m...quite rough due to exposure to wind. I also heard a rumor at the time that the lead swimmers were being followed by a shark....
PrinceVlad Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 TriRock is happening 1 November 2015. Confirmed with the organizers.
Grantc Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Agree. You can blame Ironman and TSA for that. Don't forget Midlands Ultra in December.Not on the website anymore
sleepyeyed Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 The problem with Durban is always going to be the swim, overnight the swell can go from 1ft to 6ft, the only realistic place for them to swim will be uShaka. Really glad to hear TriRock is still on, has an old school feel about it, a little more personal imo, not perfect but you have a great day none the less .
SwissVan Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 The problem with Durban is always going to be the swim, overnight the swell can go from 1ft to 6ft, the only realistic place for them to swim will be uShaka. Really glad to hear TriRock is still on, has an old school feel about it, a little more personal imo, not perfect but you have a great day none the less . In the old days ( I wish I did not have to say that ) the ultra tri's used to start from vetches pier parking (close to were ushaka is now) and then swim across to North / Bay of plenty beach.
sleepyeyed Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 In the old days ( I wish I did not have to say that ) the ultra tri's used to start from vetches pier parking (close to were ushaka is now) and then swim across to North / Bay of plenty beach. lol, that would be an awesome swim, a bit more than 1.9k I would imagine
davem Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 TriRock is happening 1 November 2015. Confirmed with the organizers. 4 October came from Grant's mouth to my ears yesterday morning. Who told you 1 November?
SwissVan Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 lol, that would be an awesome swim, a bit more than 1.9k I would imagine Minor technicality...most swims the distance is wrong anyway.... Yeah those were ultra tri supposed to be a 3k swim but if you swam straight across a bit shorter The first part was easy flat like a lake but the last part was tricky with some currents and nice waves
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