Swim Safety Information
Find out more about water quality and swim safety at Swoosh and Boomerang
At Level Water, our swimmers’ safety is of the utmost importance to us.
Enjoy excellent water quality at Swoosh & Boomerang, and also have peace of mind that our friendly and supportive Event Water Safety Team are always nearby.
Swim safely, with peace of mind
Swim Safety at the event
We take our swim safety very seriously, and will have the following measures and support in place to give you peace of mind when taking part:
There will be a main briefing at the start for all swimmers about 45 minutes before entering the water
15 minutes prior to the main briefing there will be a briefing for swimmers with disabilities or swimmers who require extra help
There are paramedics on hand at all times and qualified lifeguards with medical training
Our Water Safety Team will be on the water and in sight throughout the event including staff on paddleboards, boats and jet skis. They are local and have years of experience on this river.
If you require assistance, our lifeguards are all first aid trained, qualified and experienced. They can help you take a rest, give you a little encouragement, jump you forward a bit, or bring you to the finish for medical assistance.
A warm up tent is available if you need it.
Please note that training is required to take part in both events, and it is important to practice swimming outdoors in varied conditions to prepare. A good level of swimming is necessary to complete the swims, but you don’t need to be an olympic swimmer to take part!
The water at Bantham Beach consistently tests excellent year on year, so you can feel reassured that you are swimming in beautiful water at Swoosh & Boomerang.
The water is so clear in fact, you can even see crabs scuttling along the sandy sea bed.
