David Handley, Founding Director of the Fiji Swims and Sculpture by the Sea, announced a contest to win four free nights in Fiji to compete in the Fiji Swims. As one of the top open water swims in the world, Fiji Swims is offering one lucky swimmer from the USA the chance to win four nights free stay at the magnificent Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa to compete in the 18K relay on August 12th and the 2.7K or 1K swim on August 14th.

The Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa accommodation is a twin room so you can bring a spouse, partner, friend or teammate. Enjoy a seriously discounted holiday to Fiji and compete in one of the most beautiful ocean swims in the world. David will find you a team to join if you wish. There are other costs involved such as flights, race registration, transfer, your share of the boat charter, meals and any extra accommodation you may want.

To enter, email Lynn at lynn@bathtubproductions.com and list your ocean swimming experience, where you live and why you’d like to participate in the Fiji Swims.

Last year, San Francisco Bay’s legendary Gary Emich won the prize. In years past, other Californians like Bill Ireland have also won. With over 600 cold-water Alcatraz Island swims to his credit, Gary thoroughly enjoyed the warmer waters of the South Pacific.

In a related open water tip, we recommend visiting the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Bondi, Australia (between October 28th and November 14th), 2010 and the other Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions next year in Cottlesoe, Australia and Aarhus, Denmark.

Copyright © 2010 by Steven Munatones