FAQ

What is the water temperature?
The temperature during the month of August is approximately 29c(85f)

What is the registration or entry fee?
A $100USD entry fee will be applicable. This is one time non-refundable entrance fee. The fee includes round trip transportation to the swim site on the day, a commemorative T-shirt and evening meal at the PT 109 Bar and Restaurant during the presentation of awards/prizes.

What is the purpose of the swim?
The swim is to raise money for the Gizo Hospital and Gizo community schools. Each swimmer will be asked to come with a pledge or own sponsorship. There will be an award to the swimmer who makes the largest financial contribution/pledge.

What sort of sea condition should we expect for the swim? 
The swim is being conducted inside the “Lagoon” or with-in the barrier reefs system that is made up from several small islands and atolls. You can expect a slight chop of about ½ meter and a slight current for the swim.

How do we get there?
Solomon Airlines has three (3) international flights a week into Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. They depart from Nadi (Fiji) earlier on Thursday mornings. They also have a twice a week service from Brisbane, which departs early on Tuesday & Thursday mornings. Domestic connection will have to be made to Gizo from Honiara.