Photo credit: Blue Hole Espiritu Santo/David Kirkland
Fancy an ocean swim in a tropical paradise?
Vanuatu has just announced its annual Vanuatu Ocean Swim series. Two ocean swims make up this event coming up in Port Vila on June 12 and Espiritu Santo on June 15.
In Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, the first swim will be the 3.2Km or 1.5Km swim around Iririki Island in Port Vila Harbour. The second swim will be in Espiritu Santo for 2.6Km swim across the Segond Channel to Aore Island. Among the main attractions here are the white sand beaches, kayaking between small islands and swimming crystal clear blue holes.
Says Georgia Ditton, tourism representative:
“Each year the number of international entrants to these swims is increasing, particularly from Australia. Vanuatu is just so close, three and a half hours flight from Sydney and two and a half hours from Brisbane, which makes it a great destination for sporting events because it is affordable and accessible for a whole range of travellers. The swims are a great way for visitors to discover Vanuatu and really feel like they have achieved something at the same time.”
In 2010, other upcoming Vanuatu events will include an international kite surfing competition, a half marathon, a team long distance running relay around Efate Island and the first Adventure Race.
