Swim Ratification
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noun - A swim ratification is written and visual documentation and data the outlines and details a solo swim or relay for individual, public, and governing body use. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive account of how the swim occurred. In some cases, a certificate is provided.
Information
- observer log
- photographs
- video
- GPS data
- narrative content
Types of Swims
Types of swims that are supported, reviewed and ratified include the following:
- Traditional open water swims
- Traditional marathon swims
- Traditional channel swims
- Assisted open water swims with any kind of equipment (e.g., wetsuits, fins, hand paddles, neoprene caps, tow floats, MP3 players or audio equipment, flotation devices, snorkels), Garmin watches or navigational gear).
- Downstream swims
- Whirlpool swims
- Circumnavigation swims
- Stage swims
- Transoceanic swims
- Non-escorted swims
- Adventure and wild swims
- High-altitude swims
- Cold water swims with or without equipment
- Traditional relays
- Assisted relays
- Mass participation races
- Professional marathon races
- Charity swims or relays
- Extreme or expedition swims
- Dark or night swims
- Perimeter swims
- Tandem swims or group tandem swims
- Low altitude swim
- Contiguous or non-contiguous stage swim
- Non-freestyle swim (e.g., butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, individual medley, sidestroke or combat stroke)
These swims can be held in any open body of water: oceans, seas, bays, rivers, fjords, estuaries, lochs, lakes, rowing basins, lidos, dams, reservoirs, canals, channels, coves, firths, sounds, straits, or harbors.
Synonyms
ratification, verification, certification, authentication, confirmation, sanction, sanctioning, documentation, observation, witness
