Hi all, I was asked by the World Open Water Event Coordinator to post this. Please let any one you are in contact with at Worlds know about this information.
It is essential that anyone planning on swimming the open water event on Friday, August 11 have their credentials before the event.
Apparently some people, that are only swimming that event, believe that they can show up at the venue the morning of the event and swim. They can not. They must go to the Stanford location before the event and be accrediated.
Also, the event starts at 12 noon, but they will start marshalling the first few waves at 11:00 a.m.
Happy Swimming to All!
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From the FINA rule book
MOWS 7-states wetsuits can be worn by the swimmer is not eligible for honors/awards
GR 5.3-states what dimensions the suit may cover (as in a fastskin).
GR 5.5--states the suit must be FINA approved (assuming all fastskins are).
With nothing stating otherwise, I will advice said swimmer to wear the fastskin.
From the FINA rule book
MOWS 7-states wetsuits can be worn by the swimmer is not eligible for honors/awards
GR 5.3-states what dimensions the suit may cover (as in a fastskin).
GR 5.5--states the suit must be FINA approved (assuming all fastskins are).
With nothing stating otherwise, I will advice said swimmer to wear the fastskin.
