General Information
The swim distance is 2.5miles (4km) from Oualie Beach on Nevis across the 'Narrows' to finish at Cockleshell Beach on St Kitts.
The 2015 swim will be the 13th annual Bente Weber memorial swim and it continues to offer both a race and a challenge to open water swim enthusists and adventurers alike. They will take on the best open ocean swimmers in the region and the world.
In 2014 the event saw a record number of finishers (184) and in 2011 the current course record was set by Olivier Marceau in a time of 58:09.
One of the attractions of this event is that it is not only a race but also a challenge, so for those not so fast or competent swimmers please feel free to use fins or a snorkel mask to get you across the beautiful 'Narrows'.
This year we will once again partner with the St Kitts Turtle Monitoring Group to raise awareness and funds for this important conservation project, http://www.stkittsturtles.org/
Yes, you can!
 
RACING - Competition class: only regulation swimwear and goggles allowed, prize category.
ASSISTED - Challenge category: for those persons wishing to use fins, snorkels, masks, wetsuits, and/or flippers, non prize category.
ENTRY FEES:
(before January 31st) US$65.00
(before February 28th) US$70.00
(after March 1st) US$75.00
(*Race Day*) US$85.00
THE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
- T-shirt
- Finisher Medal
- Swim Cap
- Rescue boats and kayaks in case you need to rest, feed or stop.
- Prizes and a breakfast party on St.Kitts after the swim
- One way Boat transportation (from St. Kitts or Nevis before or after the swim)
PRIZE CATEGORIES:-
Under 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, Over 50
Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female in all categories.
* SPecial event prize of EC$500 cash to anyone who breaks the current course record *
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:
Boat travel from St Kitts, boats will leave Reggae Beach bar dock from 06.30.
Swimmers must bring proof of registration to secure free boat passage.
Swimmers must attend the pre race safety briefing.
Swimmers must wear the official race caps issued at the start.
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CANCELLATION POLICY NEVIS~ST KITTS CHANNEL SWIM
With the registration to the Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim, the following conditions are valid automatically and without any exceptions.
An entry spot may not be carried over to the next year, given to another person or used for another event.
Nevis law is applicable, place of jurisdiction is Nevis.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Until 28 February 2015
33% cancellation fee
From 1 March 2015
100% cancellation fee - No refund
Contact Information
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Registration
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Course description
The swim is across the channel between St.Kitts and Nevis. The start is at Oualie Beach on Nevis and the finish is on St Kitts at Cockleshell Beach. The distance is 2.5miles (4.1km).
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Transport
how to get to Nevis...
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From the U.S., Canada and Europe, there are four primary gateways to Nevis. The most common route from the U.S. and Canada is through San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's now possible to fly non-stop from San Juan to Nevis on direct flights provided by Cape Air, Tradewinds Aviation, Seabourne Airlines & Air Sunshine. Other connection points include Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. For connections in St. Kitts, you have the option of taking a scenic ferry ride to Nevis using any of the ferry services listed (see Getting to Nevis by Sea). No reservation is required. You would need to take a quick taxi ride from the airport in St. Kitts to the ferry terminal. The cost of the ferry to Nevis differs according to the service used, but price ranges from US $8.00 to US $9.50 one way. No reservations are required for the ferry service.
Europe
London
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British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
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Antigua to Nevis - Fly Montserrat
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British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
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Barbados / St. Lucia to Nevis - Fly Montserrat
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British Airways
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St. Kitts (Ferries and Water Taxis to Nevis)
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Holland
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KLM
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St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair
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France
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Air France
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St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair
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Canada
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Air Canada
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Antigua to Nevis - Fly Montserrat
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Air Canada
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St. Kitts to Nevis (Every Friday)- 3 local ferries service Nevis (times may vary per day of the week)
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USA
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American Airlines
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New York to St. Kitts - 2 times weekly (Sunday and Thursday)
Miami to St. Kitts - Daily
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US Airways
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Charlotte to St. Kitts - Once weekly (Saturday)
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Delta
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Atlanta to St. Kitts - Once weekly (Saturday)
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Continental, Delta, United Airlines, USAir, JetBlue from different US States
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San Juan to Nevis - (daily) Cape Air, Tradewinds Aviation, Seabourne Airlines & Air Sunshine
San Juan to St. Kitts - (daily) LIAT
St. Croix to Nevis - Seaborne, Coastal Air
St. Thomas to Nevis - Air Sunshine
Tortola to Nevis - Air Sunshine
St. Maarten to Nevis - Winair
Antigua to Nevis - Fly Montserrat
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Charter Companies
Charter flights and day trips from Nevis to neighboring islands can be arranged. You can contact one of these airlines:
Cape Air
Phone: 866-CAPE-AIR or 246-498-2279
Website: www.capeair.com
Email:
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Air Sunshine
Phone:
USA & Canada: 1-800-327-8900
Puerto Rico: 1-888-879-8900
Tortola: 1-284-495-8900
Florida: 1-800-435-8900
Website: www.airsunshine.com
Email:
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Liat
Phone: 869-469-5238 or 268-480-5625 (Antigua)
Website: www.liatairline.com
E-mail:
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Winair
Head Office
Tel: 599-545-4273/4230/4210
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For online reservations: www.fly-winair.com
Nevis Contact: Tel: 869-469-5302
Fax: 869-469-5104
Tradewind Aviation, LLC
Phone: 203.267.3305
Fax 203.267.3310
Toll free: 800.376.7922
E-mail:
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Website: www.tradewindaviation.com
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