FOREWORD
Message from the Race Director , Wayne Riddin
Mediclinic , ER 24 , and Life Hilton Private Hospital , your medical support is vital and we are safe in the knowledge that we are supported by the best . Virgin Active keeping us fit and healthy , although it can be said we do the work there . FinishTime providing us with race timing and results , on time for each event .
This year we find ourselves celebrating our 49th year of hosting South Africa ’ s biggest open water swim , the aQuellé Midmar Mile . The last two years have been filled with countless challenges , many we were able to overcome and some we were not . Last year ’ s disappointment at having to cancel the race was undoubtedly the hardest hurdle I have ever had to overcome as a race organiser .
This year , every effort was made by myself and my team to ensure that the event would be hosted . I cannot adequately express my thanks to all those involved behind the scenes in making the aQuelle Midmar Mile what it is each year , this year more than most , every person has gone above and beyond what was required . This event would not be possible without your tireless commitment and every swimmer who crosses our finish line safely does so because of the roles you play and for that I am incredibly thankful .
To our title sponsor aQuellé , your commitment to the aQuellé Midmar Mile goes a long way to making this event what it is year on year and joining us on our road to our 50th is a honour . You have gone above and beyond the role of title sponsor , and the campaign for this year , “ The Greatest Mile ” is
something we should all be getting behind . With all the restrictions that have been imposed to keep us apart , it ’ s a relief to finally be allowed to be together again . Safely of course .
To all our other sponsors , this race is dependent on each one of you , whether big or small each of you is a puzzle piece in making our event work , and we thank you for making sure our puzzle is not lacking anything year on year . Even with the impact COVID has had on the economy , our sponsors still found a way to support this race , many giving us more than they have in the past as they understood the implications that the pandemic had , had on us as a race . This race is what it is because of the commitment each sponsor has made , and to that we are grateful .
Thembelihle for their fundraising for vital equipment needed to make our 50th edition something special . Maxed Elite , Mr Price Sport keeping our swimmers well equipped , Nivea keeping our swimmers protected from the sun , Race Food giving our swimmers that extra boost of energy , Action Photo helping swimmers keep memories alive with your fantastic photography .
Our water safety is always the top of the list on my organization each year , and a big acknowledgement to the services provided by the SA Navy , SA Engineers Corp , SAPS Diving Unit , KZN Wildlife and the honourary officers for their continued support . Our Life Guards who spend countless hours on the water ensuring that we keep each swimmer as safe as humanly possible , I can ’ t thank you enough .
Seals Swimming Club wish all swimmers a pleasant swim and a big welcome to all new swimmers as well as a welcome back to swimmers joining us again , we have made every effort to ensure your aQuellé Midmar experience is a pleasant one from start to finish .
4 aQuellé Midmar Mile | Worlds Largest Open Water Swim