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2018-08-13 8:37 AM


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Subject: Buoy
Can anyone tell me roughly how far each buoy is apart in the half Ironman swim?


2018-08-13 10:22 AM
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Each race is probably a little bit different, and will vary depending on the actual body of water. I don't think there is a universal standard.

2018-08-13 12:55 PM
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Yeah there's no standard placement that you can expect.

Look at the course.  You should expect a very large, comparatively easy to sight, buoy at each turn.  In between there may be additional buoys (maybe not as large, but maybe so, maybe not the same color, but maybe so) to help keep you on course, but there's no guarantee of that.

 

2018-08-13 12:59 PM
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There is also no guarantee they won't be blown off their anchor and you will swim much further.

2018-08-13 2:44 PM
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Thanks for the info guys
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