There will NOT be an opportunity to warm up in the water prior to the start.

All competitors will be called to the pre start holding pens 15 minutes before their start.   From there you go into the water and swim to your start place.    All athletes must be body marked before entering this zone.   If you need a new body marking, you can ask for it under the tents at the athletes area next to the starting pens.   Follow the race officials instructions and wait for the horn signal to start your race.