The START is at 05:30 in Taormina at the Lorenzina Beach Club Taormina. The swim finish is at Giardini Naxos, Lido di Naxos.

3.8 KM. Cut off time for the swim is 2 hours ie by 07:30.

Wetsuit and neoprene cap are expected to be mandatory although the final decision will be made by the competition judges with consideration of the water temperature. The usual water temperature in October is around 20 degrees. The athletes will have luminous buoys (supplied by the organisers). The swim course will be marked by yellow and orange buoys which are to be kept on your right at all times. The athletes will first swim in the direction of Capo Taormina and then head towards Giardini Naxos. For the safety of the athletes, boats, canoes and other aquatic support vehicles will be deployed at sea. The finish of the swim leg will be on the beach and will be marked by flags and an arrival arch. Supporters should accompany their athlete to the START at Lorenzina Beach Club Taormina, 3 km from Giardini Naxos and immediately after return to T1 to place there the white bag containing the athlete’s bike materials. Supporters can then give assistance in the swimming/cycling transition phase (T1) and must collect and remove all their athlete’s swimming equipment.