(a) Competitors cover a 1.64 km (approx.) in-water course that includes a swim leg, a board leg, a surf ski leg, and a beach sprint finish.
(b) Except for the differences noted in this section, the conditions of racing of each leg are as generally required for the individual conditions of that discipline including the rules governing the component disciplines.
(c) Unless otherwise advised by the Competition Organiser or the Competition Committee, the fixed sequence of events shall be swim, board, and ski.