Safety

Swim Defiance mandatory safety meeting will be held at 06:45 am the day of the race.

Lifeguards and safety boats will monitor the entire course. All participants MUST attend the safety meeting. Body marking required on hands. Competitors must wear color-coded race caps, safety buoy, and race chip during the entire race. The host will provide the color-coded race caps and race chips. There is a $20.00 charge for all lost chips.

Swim safety buoys are MANDATORY for this race.

SaferSwimmer Buoy Information

If you do not have a SaferSwimmer or equivalant buoy, here are a couple options for purchasing one:

• Purchase at registration, they will be available for pickup race day morning at the registration table
• Northwest Tri and Bike Shop
  15423 SE 272nd Street, Suite 107
  Kent, WA 98042
  * Mention you are registered for the Swim Defiance for special pricing
• Search online for a LARGE 'SaferSwimmer' buoy

• SwimOutlet.com sells Safer Swimmer Buoys. Check out our recommended items for Swim Defiance swimmers.

  

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