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TORPEDO SKINS

Sandy Bay to Clifton

30 Jan 2027
Team of 2
17km total
4km swimming (6x)
13km running (6x)

OVERVIEW

Twelve transitions between water and air with a predicted 20°C difference in temperature — without a wetsuit. The sudden change in environmental conditions imposes extreme physiological stress on the body. Entry is limited to approved teams only, assessed by our swim safety panel. Torpedo's first black grade event. Only for the genuinely brave.

31 Jan 2027 (bad weather backup)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Torpedo's first black grade event
  • Africa's 1st SwimRun across world-famous sites — Llandudno, Oudekraal, 12 Apostles, Camps Bay and Clifton
  • Torpedo swim cap
  • Premium bus to startline above Sandy Bay
  • Full water and land safety
  • 3 Energy points on route
  • Complimentary race photographs
  • Finish line at Clifton 4th Beach

REQUIREMENTS

  • Team of two equally competent athletes who start and finish together, no more than 10m apart
  • Submit your cold water CV detailing all races, swims and non-wetsuit cold water experience
  • Entry limited to teams approved by our swim safety panel
  • Running Shoes + Whistle (no wetsuit permitted)
  • All entrants must complete and pass an online Ocean Safety Test prior to racing

Minimum age: 18

RACE SEGMENTS

1
Run 1

Sandy Ridge

Kronenzicht RidgeSandy Bay Beach

2
Swim 2

Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay BeachSandy Bay Rocks

3
Run 3

Sandy Trail

Sandy Bay RocksLlandudno Rock-Jump

4
Swim 4

Llandudno

Llandudno Rock-JumpLlandudno Beach

5
Run 5

12 Apostles

Llandudno BeachOudekraal Rocks

6
Swim 6

Oudekraal

Oudekraal RocksCosi Bay Beach

7
Run 7

Bootlegger

Cosi Bay BeachBeta Beach

8
Swim 8

Bakoven

Beta BeachBakoven Beach

9
Run 9

Tidal Pool

Bakoven BeachCamps Bay Beach

10
Swim 10

Camps Bay

Camps Bay BeachCamps Bay Beach

11
Run 11

Maidens Cove

Camps Bay BeachClifton Back Line Rocks

12
Swim 12

Clifton

Clifton Back Line RocksClifton 4th Beach

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Team of 2

R2,400 per team — limited to approved entries

R1,200 pp

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Gear Provided

  • Torpedo swim cap
  • Torpedo race vest (to be returned)
  • Mobii timing chip (to be returned)
  • Emergency number wrist band

Optional Gear

  • Swimming hand paddles
  • SwimRun pull buoy
  • Team pull rope
  • Swim goggles
  • Fins (15cm permitted)
  • Extra cap

Hydration Points

  • Hydro Point 1 — Top of Llandudno climb (Victoria Drive)
  • Hydro Point 2 — Bootlegger coffee shop, Bakoven (Victoria Drive)
  • Finish Line — Clifton 4th (PURA Hydration)