Rocket-Boy Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 At EL you will always be able to swim with a wetsuit, ironman rules state that only above 24.5 degrees Celsius will it be a wetsuit prohibited race. Below 15 degrees Celsius (i think) it becomes a wetsuit compulsory race (was almost this year). In between it is optional Also +1 on Terry at xterra wetsuitsAlso Blusmooth wetsuits^This, I have been surfing in EL for the last 25 years and I can tell you that you will always be able to use a suit!
clivem Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Does anyone know if entries can be substituted between athletes? See this is not allowed. I am looking for an entry for EL 2016 but see the sold out yesterday. Has anyone seen a waiting list? I cannot seem to find one. Thanks
fanievb Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Does anyone know if entries can be substituted between athletes? See this is not allowed. I am looking for an entry for EL 2016 but see the sold out yesterday. Has anyone seen a waiting list? I cannot seem to find one. Thanks you need to contact the race office for the waiting list IRONMAN South AfricaE-Mail: sharon.talbot@ironman.comPhone: +27 41 581 7990 There are still charity slots available
bospiet Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Hi I'm doing my first 70.3 and looking for accommodation, any recommendations?
Snytjie Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 Hi I'm doing my first 70.3 and looking for accommodation, any recommendations? I always stay at the Majestic Hotel. Right next to transition...
fanievb Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Hi I'm doing my first 70.3 and looking for accommodation, any recommendations? budget? its best to stay close to the start, road closure on race day is no joke
fanievb Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 the better hotels on the beachfront (the others are a bit dodgy) http://www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/eastern-cape/premier-hotel-el-icc/http://www.tsogosunhotels.com/garden-court/east-london/pages/overview.aspx#.Vih-29IrK00http://www.majestic-hotel.co.za/http://windsorcabanasapartments.eastlondon.southafrica.mymotels.com/ B&B's further up the road (close to the run route)http://www.seasonsfindguestlodge.co.za/http://www.bunkersinn.co.za/http://www.jemimas.co.za/otherwise look at Beacon Bay/Gonubiehttp://www.tebeacon.com/http://www.seasidegonubie.co.za/http://www.porkys.co.za/http://www.crownedcrane.co.za/
bospiet Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks allot, I'll have a look at them over the weekend. How accommodating are they toward having your bike in the room?
Bianchi Baby Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Have to giggle at the comments about the swim being the most daunting ......... That's the ONLY part of my race that I'm confident about ????Shew I'm petrified of the cycle and will just survive my run ????
BottelaryHillBuddy Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 budget? its best to stay close to the start, road closure on race day is no jokeGoodluck with finding accommodation I booked a place person told me 1 km from the turn around point of the running route only to discver its on the other side of the lagoon. I cancelled and found a spot at Hoylake Inn in Bunkers Hill.
BottelaryHillBuddy Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Which wetsuit?I would also like to know the name of this wetsuit planning to purchase the Orca Sonar soon.
fanievb Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Goodluck with finding accommodation I booked a place person told me 1 km from the turn around point of the running route only to discver its on the other side of the lagoon. I cancelled and found a spot at Hoylake Inn in Bunkers Hill. i'm a local so no need to find accommodation, nor parking 'cause i work on the beachfront. i suppose most of the accommodation that is close to the start will be fully booked by now. I suggest people start looking at the suburbs (Beacon Bay, Nahoon, Gonubie etc.) The places i listed above belongs to friends so that's how i know and can recommend it (except for the hotels, purely listed because of proximity)
fanievb Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 I would also like to know the name of this wetsuit planning to purchase the Orca Sonar soon. all wetsuits make you float
ScottCM Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I just realised my boss has a holiday home in Gonubie. think i will try my luck and ask him if i can use it in 2017. Unfortunately next year is out, but i will be following all of you and spuring you on where i can. Good luck to everyone.
Oxter Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Goodluck with finding accommodation I booked a place person told me 1 km from the turn around point of the running route only to discver its on the other side of the lagoon. I cancelled and found a spot at Hoylake Inn in Bunkers Hill.Stayed in blue lagoon hotel twice, no issues with staying there. just leave early enough
Firozfx Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I would also like to know the name of this wetsuit planning to purchase the Orca Sonar soon.I bought the Xterra Vortex. Float like a cork
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