On Tuesday we feature the World's 10 most Interesting & Unusual Swims:
Our goal is to travel the world with you in search of the most unusual, fun, and interesting races from Peoria to Peking.
Today we travel to New Zealand for the New Zealand Ocean Water Series. This weekend is your chance to race in Wellington, New Zealand if you are up for the challenge. But first read about the most well known race in the series of Down Under 2.8km races.
Harbor Crossing, Auckland
It’s not everyday that all marine traffic in New Zealand’s largest city is called to a halt to allow you the privilege of saying, “I swam across the harbor”. The first event of the series and the largest ocean swim in the country, this race was first held in 2004 and attracts more than 900 competitors. The course starts in Quinton Park, Bayswater and finishes on the northern side of Te Wero Island, Viaduct Harbor – also known as the America’s Cup Village.
Capital Classic, Wellington
It is not too late. Just pay the late entry fee and you can still get in on the fun. This weekend is your chance to swim around the fountain and around the light house at Oriental Bay in New Zealand's capital.
Being famous for its wind, Wellington Harbor is not usually associated with sun, sand and sea... but the sheltered waters of Oriental Bay make this a favorite summertime destination for most residents. A perfect place for an ocean swim!
The fountain at Oriental Bay is a well-known landmark of New Zealand’s Capital - an appropriate icon to be associated with the city’s first major ocean swim event. The lighthouse further off the bay presents the ultimate challenge for the longer 2.8km swim, and the lively Oriental Parade provides a 'happening' place to host the event.
The race takes place on January 24th. For more information click HERE.
* Click HERE to explore and travel to the rest of the World's 10 most Interesting & Unusual races.