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April 09, 2022

2022 Fin Swim at Ala Moana Beach Park

Ala Moana Beach Park • 1201 Ala Moana Boulevard HonoluluHI  96814 Organized by Waikiki Swim Club

About this event

Here's your chance to see how fast you can swim using swim fins! The Fin Swim at Ala Moana Beach Park, sponsored by the Waikiki Swim Club, is the only ocean swim race in Hawaii featuring finned (human) swimmers. Grab your favorite pair of fins and meet us at the park! You are not required to wear fins, but fins, goggles and snorkels are permitted. No hand paddles, wet suits or flotation devices allowed. 

Event details and schedule

RACE DATE: Saturday April 9, 2022

RACE START: 8:00 a.m.

COURSE:  2000 meter swim. Start in water at Magic Island end of Ala Moana Beach Park. Swim 1000 meters toward Kewalo Basin. Turn clockwise around buoy. Swim 1000 meters back to Magic Island. Finish is up the beach through chute.

ENTRY FEE: $35 until March 25 (11:59 pm HST). Waikiki Swim Club Members: $30. T-shirt included with entry fee. NO REFUNDS.

LATE ENTRY: $40 non-members, $35 Waikiki Swim Club members until March 25 (11:59 pm HST). PDF (paper) Applications accepted by 7:30 am on race day at race HQ . Download at Waikiki Swim Club website: https://www.waikikiswimclub.org/pages/ocean_races/

 Waikiki Swim Club Members: $5 discount on entry fees.

RACE NUMBERS: Entrants must report for numbering between 6:30 am to 7:30 am at race HQ 

EQUIPMENT: FINS, goggles, masks & snorkels permitted. No hand paddles, wet suits or flotation devices allowed. BRIGHT COLORED SWIM CAPS are mandatory and will be available at registration for swimmers who are without. Swimmers must be 8 years or older.

AGE GROUPS: 8-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75 & over.

AWARDS: 1st – 3rd overall and each male & female age group.

T-SHIRTS: Included with entry fee. Additional shirts may be on sale after race, subject to availability.

ESCORTS: No personal escorts allowed. Lifeguards and course marshals will patrol the course.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: Evidence of vaccination is required. Please email photo of vaccination card to vaxxed@waikikiswimclub.org.

INFORMATION: E-Mail Race Director:  suilan@waikikiswimclub.org

 

Location

Ala Moana Beach Park

1201 Ala Moana Boulevard HonoluluHI  96814

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