Open Water Swimming Event Details
Distance: 6.5 km
Event Date: 19th & 20th Apr, 2021
Event Points: Kapas Island – Kelulut Beach, Marang
Event Location: Terengganu, Malaysia.
The Swim
Kapas Marang Crossing Swimathon 6.5km is a signature and iconic swim for Openwater enthusiasts
in Malaysia and also around Asia Region and known to some part of the globe.
With collaboration with Malaysia Sports Commission, Terengganu State Government and District
Municipal Council, we brought back this Openwater event into action.
Swim date will tentatively be on 19th and 20th June 2021 which falls on Saturday and Sunday
respectively.
Two dates is proposed due to Safety Reason of all swimmers participants – The lower numbers of
participants, the better watch can be made via Safety Team.
Our format of swim – Using Escort boats – 6 Numbers and Kayak Escort – 12 Number accompanying
swimmers and guiding swim route to Finishing Line.
Per day of Swim is expected at 80 Swimmers with Safety Craft ratios of 4:5 swimmers per Safety
Craft.
Refreshments drinks and light food will be available throughout the Swim Journey.
All swimmers will start swim from Kapas Island and finishes at Kelulut Beach in Marang.
Given cut off time is 5 hours (8am – 1 pm). Any participants swimmer exceeding Cut Off time will be
fished out for safety reason.
Event Categories
12-18 Years Old AG MALE
20-29 Years Old AG MALE
30-39 Years Old AG MALE
40-49 Years Old AG MALE
50-59 Years Old AG MALE
12-18 Years Old AG FEMALE
20-29 Years Old AG FEMALE
30-39 Years Old AG FEMALE
40-49 Years Old AG FEMALE
50-59 Years Old AG FEMALE
Registration Fee
SWIM FEE One Crossing 19th OR 20th June 2021
Fee includes
Swim Fee One time Crossing with Safety Boats and Kayaks
One way boat transfer
Finisher Medal
Lunch at Finishing Line
T Shirt Optional at RM28 per person
Insurance Compulsory RM32 per person
SWIM FEE Two Crossing 19th OR 20th June 2021
Fee includes
Swim Fee One time Crossing with Safety Boats and Kayaks
2 x way boat transfer
Finisher Medal
2 x Lunch at Finishing Line
T Shirt Optional at RM28 per person
Insurance Compulsory RM32 per person
FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION & SWIM FEE One Crossing
19th OR 20th June 2021
Fee includes
Hotel accommodation 1 Night (TRIPLE SHARING)
Full Board Meals
Swim Fee One time Crossing with Safety Boats and Kayaks
One way boat transfer
Finisher Medal
1 X Welcome Drink
1 X Welcome Dinner
Lunch at Finishing Line
T Shirt Optional at RM28 per person
Insurance Compulsory RM32 per person
FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION & SWIM FEE One Crossing
19th OR 20th June 2021
Fee includes
Hotel accommodation 1 Night (TWIN SHARING)
Full Board Meals
Swim Fee One time Crossing with Safety Boats and Kayaks
One way boat transfer
Finisher Medal
1 X Welcome Drink
1 X Welcome Dinner
Lunch at Finishing Line
T Shirt Optional at RM28 per person
Insurance Compulsory RM32 per person
FULL BOARD ACCOMMODATION & SWIM FEE One Crossing
19th OR 20th June 2021
Fee includes
Hotel accommodation 1 Night (WHOLE CHALET)
Full Board Meals
Swim Fee One time Crossing with Safety Boats and Kayaks
One way boat transfer
Finisher Medal
1 X Welcome Drink
1 X Welcome Dinner
Lunch at Finishing Line
T Shirt Optional at RM28 per person
Insurance Compulsory RM32 per person
OPTIONAL MEALS PER PERSON
Includes 1 x Breakfast / 1 x Lunch / 1 x Dinner

Overall Male & Female Podium Winners
Placings
Prizes
Points
1st
Finisher Medal & Champion Plaque
100 points
2nd
Finisher Medal & 1st Runners Plaque
90 points
3rd
Finisher Medal & 2nd Runners Up Plaque
80 points
4th
Finisher Medal
70 points
5th
Finisher Medal
60 points
6th
Finisher Medal
50 points
7th
Finisher Medal
40 points
8th
Finisher Medal
30 points
9th
Finisher Medal
20 points
10th
Finisher Medal
10 points
Participants will be given E-Certificate for swim event completion upon request.
AMMJB Kapas Marang 6.5 km Crossing
DATE
TIME
AGENDA
18th JUNE (FRIDAY)
19th JUNE (SATURDAY)
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
7.30 pm
6.00 am
6.30 am
7.15 am
8.00 am
1.00 pm
1.30 pm
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
7.30 pm
CHECK IN – HOTEL FOR 19th JUNE PARTICIPANTS
MARANG RACE BRIEFING FOR 19th JUNE PARTICIPANTS
DINNER (HOTEL GUEST ONLY – CARBO LOAD SESSION & RACE BRIEFING
BREAKFAST (HOTEL GUESTS ONLY)
BOAT TRANSFER PARTICIPANTS AT MARANG JETTY TO KAPAS ISLAND
ASSEMBLE AT STARTING LINE
SWIM STARTS
SWIM CUT OFF
LUNCH AT FINISHING LINE
CHECK IN – HOTEL FOR 20th JUNE PARTICIPANTS
MARANG RACE BRIEFING FOR 20th JUNE PARTICIPANTS
DINNER (HOTEL GUEST ONLY – CARBO LOAD SESSION & RACE BRIEFING
20th JUNE (SUNDAY)
6.00 am
6.30 am
7.15 am
8.00 am
1.30 pm
BREAKFAST (HOTEL GUESTS ONLY)
BOAT TRANSFER PARTICIPANTS AT MARANG JETTY TO KAPAS ISLAND
ASSEMBLE AT STARTING LINE
SWIM STARTS
LUNCH AT FINISHING LINE
Boat Transfers Schedule
Date
Time
Boat Points
18th June
12.00 pm
Marang Jetty to Kapas Island ( For who stays at Hotel in Kapas 18th June Night)
19th June
06.30 am
12.00 pm
02.30 pm
Marang Jetty to Kapas Island ( For Swimmers Participants 19th June )
Marang Jetty to Kapas Island ( For who stays at Hotel in Kapas 19th June Night)
Marang Jetty to Kapas Island ( For 2 days Swimmers Participants back to Hotel)
(Please Note – Swimmers Check out on 19th please check out early and bring luggage on Escort Boat to Kelulut – Finishing Line )
20th June
06.30 am
Marang Jetty to Kapas Island ( For Swimmers Participants 20th June )
(Please Note – Swimmers Check out on 20th please check out early and bring luggage on Escort Boat to Kelulut – Finishing Line )
NOTE
Transport will be provided to participants back to Marang Jetty at 02.30 pm on 19th & 20th June
Kapas Marang Swim Route 6.5 km

Notes
- Swim Start from Kapas Island at 8am
- Refreshment, food and refuel will be all along the way on Escort Boats and Escort Kayakers
- Swim Finishes at Pantai Kelulut Marang
- Cut off limit 5 hours @ 1pm
Lunch will be provided at Finishing Line
SWIM PACE START OFF
Start will be divided into swimmer’s swim pace
1st Wave – Swimmers pace 1:30 -2:15
2nd Wave – Swimmers pace 2:15 – 3:00
3rd Wave – Swimmers pace 3:00 above
Evacuation Route to the Nearest Clinic

Rules & Regulation
- Swimmers must wear swimming cap.
- Wetsuit is not permitted. Two-piece swimwear/bikini is also not allowed (local authority requirement).
- Safety swimming buoy is compulsory.
- Swimmers are allowed to use swim aid eg hand paddle, fin, snorkel set. Please bear in mind for swimmers using aid are not eligible for podium finish and points series collection is not entitled
- In water, swimmers can always hold onto the swimming safety buoy anytime for resting I en-route to finishing line
- Swimmers who do not finish the course within the time limit shall be removed from the water, however the race director may allow a swimmer outside the time limit to complete the course.
- All swimmers shall have their competition number clearly displayed on their arms. Additional marking on swim caps for swimmers wearing long sleeves.
- For woman swimmers – need to observe Muslimah Swimwear as a MUST and for Male please

Timing-Chip, Safety Buoy and Cap
You will be provided with timing-chips to be worn on wrist. RM20 deposit required. Please duly return the chips upon finishing the race immediately to the crew.
– In the event you lose your timing chip during the swim, please continue swimming to finish line and immediately inform the finishing judges after touching the finishing pad. – We will track accordingly using manual time tracking.
Safety Team & Forces
Our format of swim – Using Escort boats – 6 Numbers and Kayak Escort – 12 Number accompanying swimmers and guiding swim route to Finishing Line
Per day of Swim is expected at 80 Swimmers with Safety Craft ratios of 4:5 swimmers per Safety Craft.
Medic Team will be on board of boat craft during the whole swim route and another Medic Team with Ambulance is on standby on Land
– Persatuan Kanu Negeri Terengganu
– On-land paramedic
– Ambulance
– Police forces
– Bomba
– APMM




Persatuan Kanu Terengganu
Maritim Malaysia
Bomba Malaysia
Polis DiRaja Malaysia
Co-Organizers




Sponsors


