Pointbreak Open Water 2026

POINTBREAK OPEN WATER 2026 - 7/8 March

1. Entries

Online. www.otbsport.com. Online entries close 12h00 Tuesday 3 March.

Event gift first 200 entries. 

Registration

Thursday 5 March OTB Sport MAERUA MALL from 11h00 to 15h00. 

Saturday 7 March at Oanob Resort from 15h00 to 16h00  (for people staying over at Oanob).

2. Distances

5km:  N$330 

2.1Km:  N$310

700m:  N$300

Kids Fun Event (approx. 150m): N$50 

3. Times for Sunday Start/Finish/Prize Giving

Start 700m: 09h30

Start 2.1km: 10h00 

Kiddies Fun Event: 11h00 This is a fun event that children can participate in along with their parents or other competent swimmer.  All children will receive a finisher’s medal.  There are no prizes for positions, but children’s cap numbers are included in the lucky draw.  Child must be assisted/overseen by a competent swimmer.  The child’s safety is the responsibility of the parent/swimmer accompanying the child.  Any flotation device may be used to assist the child.

Prize Giving will be at approximately 12h00

4. 5 Km Adventure Swim - Saturday (all other events are on Sunday)

Minimum age 14 years.

Cut off time: 2h15

The Route will be confirmed closer to the time. The event will start at the NW side of the dam, it is dependant on dam levels.

We will make use of the Oanob Resort, FishEagle boat, to transport participants to the start line.

Swimmers will need to self navigate the swim.  The dam has a serpentine shape with enclaves.  The distance in reasonably straight lines is 5km.  

Swimmers are allowed their own support on the water.   But they can not "hang-on" to the support craft for assistance.

Times for Saturday - 5km

9h00 - 9h30 Registration (collection of race cap and event shirt).

5. The Race

5.1. Location

Lake Oanob Resort.
Participants, who have pre-entered, will not be charged entry fee to Oanob Resort.
Non-participants will be charged Oanob Resorts usual entry fee.

The resort will be selling cold drinks/hot beverages and food throughout the day.

5.2. Accommodation

Camping and Chalets at Lake Oanob resort
www.oanob.com.na
Tel +264 (0)62 522370

5.3. Timekeeping and Numbering

All swimmers must be numbered prior to start of race (regardless whether you are wearing a wetsuit). Participants should not grease themselves until they have been numbered.
Swimmers must not remove their swim caps as they exit the water. They must keep their swim caps on until they have crossed the finish line. Many participants may be wearing a wetsuit and the numbered cap will be the only way in which we can record your time. Please also assist timekeepers by calling your number as you finish. If you are not wearing a swim cap at the finish line then your time may not be recorded. Participants will be informed of further details regarding timekeeping and the finish protocol prior to the event. Please adhere to the requirements as they are important in assisting us to accurately capture swim times.

5.4 Wetsuits

Participants may swim in a wetsuit if water temperature is below 22 degrees. Participants will be informed prior to the race if race is wetsuit legal.

5.5. Safety

Participants need to assess for themselves (and /or minors) whether they are fit enough to take part.
Participants should note that there is limited assistance on the water. We make use of volunteers for water safety.
In an emergency swimmer should raise an arm overhead for assistance (not wave).
All participants are required to sign an indemnity form and agree that they take part in the event at their own risk. 

6. General Rules
   
   Participants are expected to partake in the spirit of the event and conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner at all times.
   People participating in the event do so at their own risk and the event organisers, sponsors and local authorities are not responsible for any loss or injury however that loss or injury may be caused.

Competitors shall:

• Practice good sportsmanship at all times.
• Be responsible for their own safety.
• Obey instructions from race officials.
• Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect and courtesy.
• Violations should be reported to timekeepers or Yvonne Brinkmann.
• Inform timekeepers if they withdraw from a race.
• Ensure that they are familiar with the course; the participant is responsible for any deviations from the route which, if deemed an unfair advantage, may result in disqualification.
• Competitors must not remove their swim cap until they have crossed the finish line.
• A competitor who has a protest must do so in writing within 15 minutes of his/her finish time. Written protests are to be handed in at timekeeper table or to Yvonne Brinkmann.
• A competitor can be suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct and fraud. The event organiser’s decision is final and will be made in consultation with relevant people.
• No outside assistance may be given to a participant. Third party assistance is deemed to constitute an unfair advantage.
• The race organizers take no responsibility for prizes not collected in person at prize giving.

ENJOY YOUR SWIM