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On June the 7th 2015, Praia da Duquesa in Cascais, Portugal will host the 4th annual Swim Challenge - Swim for the Ocean.
This month, the town of Cascais will also celebrate its 650 years of existence, with memories of kings and queens that once lived and spent their holidays here. This year another 500 swimmers are expected to join in this momentous event.
This year, Ocean Recovery Alliance has partnered with the event to bring a special message with regard to respecting our marine environment. The direct contact with nature is one of the privileges that makes this sport a phenomenon of rapid global growth, and is becoming and important channel to activate leadership in the stewardship of our ocean. Get pumped for the ocean ahead of time as well, with the new Ocean in Motion Film Festival - Portugal, with screenings in Lisbon and Cascais from June 4-6th. We look forward to seeing you there!
The World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) has announced the inclusion of the “Cascais Swim Challenge - Swim for the Ocean” to join the eminent World Open Water Swimming Series (WOWSS).
The “4th Cascais Swim Challenge - Swim for the Ocean” will take place on June 7, at Praia da Duquesa beach, in Cascais, Portugal, the westernmost country of Europe. The event will be held the day before World Ocean Day, and also a day before the 2-day internationally unique, Plasticity Forum.
So far, in Europe there are only three events on the world circuit WOWSS: UK, Italy and Poland.
The “Cascais Swim Challenge - Swim for the Ocean”, is partnered with Ocean Recovery Alliance, will join the global circuit, which extends for a total of 16 stages worldwide, making this the first, true, "Swim for the Ocean", and with an objective of creating a new wave of active ocean ambassadors from those who use the water for sport and recreation.
HOTEL INFORMATION
O Século ( hostel 4,5 km from the Swim)- T.his is a hostel
The next step is to contact directly Mr. Ricardo Torrão. ricardo.torrao@oseculo.pt. Price between 15€ and 35€.
Vila Galé Cascais Hotel ( 1,2km from the Swim)
Vila Galé Estoril Hotel ( 2km from the Swim)
For either of the Vila Gale Hotels, contact this email, and name the event on June 7th. reservas@vilagale.com
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