(a) The course shall be as per the Ocean M Lifesaver Relay diagram.
(b) First Run Leg The event commences with an approximate 50m run leg that is conducted from the start line located on the left hand side of the finish arch (looking seaward) to the water. The runner shall then visibly tag their swimmer who shall be standing at their discretion at the water’s edge or in the water.
Note: Runners are permitted to enter the water to tag their competitor and may wade, porpoise/duck-dive* off the bottom with their feet but are not permitted to swim at any time before tagging with their competitor.
* Providing the feet push off the bottom, it is permitted to have an above water arm action as part of the porpoise/duck dive movement.
(c) Swim Leg: The swimmers are to swim around the “M” swim course and return to the beach and visibly tag with their runner. The tag can be effected anywhere between the last turning buoy and the seaward side of the first beach marker.
Note: Runners are permitted to enter the water to tag their competitor and may wade, porpoise/duck-dive* off the bottom with their feet, catch waves and/or run to the changeover zone, but are not permitted to swim at any time, (this includes taking an overarm swimming action to either catch or stay on a wave).
* Providing the feet push off the bottom, it is permitted to have an above water arm action as part of the porpoise/duck dive movement.
(d) Second Run Leg: The runners proceed around the finish arch and then visibly tags their board paddler who shall be standing with their board at their discretion at the water’s edge or in the water.
Note: The runners tag and actions are as per the “note” for the first run leg.
(e) Board course: The board paddlers paddle around the “M” board course, returns to the beach, and visibly tags with their runner. The tag can be effected anywhere between the last turning buoy and the seaward side of the first beach marker.
Note: The runners tag and actions are as per the “note” for the swim leg.
(f) Third Run Leg: The runners proceed around the finish arch and then visibly tags their ski paddler who shall be standing with their ski and paddle at their discretion at the water’s edge or in the water.
Note: The runners tag and actions are as per the “note” for the first run leg.
(g) Ski Course: The ski paddler paddles around the “M” ski course, returns to the beach, and visibly tags with their runner. The tag can be effected anywhere between the last turning buoy and the seaward side of the first beach marker.
Note: The runners tag and actions are as per the “note” for the swim leg.
(h) Fourth Run Leg: The event shall be concluded when the runner passes the first beach marker and through the finish judging line at the Finish Arch/flags.
Note: The runners tag and actions are as per the “note” for the first run leg.