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Alkmaar Sport is organising the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim

Alkmaar Sport is organising the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim on Sunday 2 June from 12:00 to 15:00. A unique event where young and old can take part in a sporting activity in the beautiful landscape of the Hoornse Vaart in Alkmaar. The 250-metre course is set out between two buoys and offers swimmers the chance to swim past traditional windmills and enjoy the stunning surroundings. The cost to participate is €18.

Swimming past the classic windmills

Marcel Ruitenberg, location manager of the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, is very enthusiastic about the upcoming event. He says: “We have organised an Open Water Swim several times already, and in 2023 it was a huge success with no fewer than 80 participants. I am pleased that we can offer this spectacular swimming event again, and this year it will be even bigger than before. During the event, there will be a DJ along the course to create a great atmosphere. Furthermore, it is a good opportunity to train for Swim To Fight Cancer Alkmaar on Sunday 9 June.” In short, the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim is a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while testing your swimming skills.

The event offers three distances: 1, 2 and 3 kilometres, with a total of 100 places available for participants. Between 12:00 and 15:00, participants can complete one of these distances, with no time limit attached.

Ruitenberg concludes his story with: “The Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim is supported by Univé, the Hollands Noorderkwartier District Water Board and the Bergen Voluntary Lifesaving Brigade. The Hollands Noorderkwartier District Water Board closely monitors the water quality and temperature so that we can guarantee the safety of the swimmers.”

Former international open water swimmer

Marcel Stroet, founder of the Open Water Swimming Club, is involved in the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim. As a former international open water swimmer and coach of professional and performance-oriented swimmers, Marcel Stroet has years of experience and knowledge in this sport. Participants in the Hoornse Vaart Open Water Swim are provided with MyLaps chips for timekeeping and the times can be viewed online on the MyLaps website. Below 16 degrees a wetsuit is compulsory, these can be bought or hired at the event or via https://openwaterswimming.club.

Participate

The cost to take part in this sporting challenge is €18 per person and a swimming certificate is compulsory. There is space for a maximum of 100 participants, so be quick to ensure your participation.

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