Tuticorin Sea
Swimcation

Eligibility:

• All swimmers must be able to swim at least 2km in open water comfortably and must use a tow float (mandatory).

• Non-swimming companions may join but are not permitted to swim.

• For more details about non-swimming companions, reach out to us for any clarifications.

Accommodation:

• Participants are responsible for arranging and booking their own accommodation directly with hotels or resorts.

• Swim TRIbe will not be involved in booking or managing stay arrangements.

• When booking accommodation, we recommend staying at or near Aqua Outback for convenience. This is only a suggestion — the final decision rests entirely with you as a participant.

• We have negotiated a discounted price with Aqua Outback (https://aquaoutback.com/). To avail this, please mention “Swim Tribe” as your reference at the time of booking if you wish to stay with them. For bookings, you may contact Aqua Outback at +91 9600788789 or +91 9894111277. Although the website may show rooms as blocked, it is best to call them directly. The negotiated pricing is provided in the next section as you scroll down.

Safety & Compliance

• Swimmers must follow instructions given by the Swim Organizers, safety crew, lifeguards, and boat personnel at all times.

• Organizers reserve the right to stop a swimmer from continuing if safety is at risk.

Risk Acknowledgement:

• Open-water sea swimming involves inherent risks, including currents, tides, marine life, dehydration, and fatigue.

• By registering, participants acknowledge that they are swimming at their own risk and release the Swim Tribe organizing team, volunteers, and partners from liability for injury, loss, or damage.

• By registering, the participant confirms they consider themselves fit to partake in the swimming sessions.

Disclaimer:

• All participants will be required to sign an online or a form-based disclaimer before the start of the swims.

• Any non-swimming companions who accompany swimmers on the support boat must also sign the disclaimer.

• Failure to complete this will result in the participant (or companion) being unable to take part.

Local Travel & Transport:

• The organizers will not provide transport to the venue or local transfers.

• Participants are responsible for making their own travel and local transport arrangements.

Refunds:

• No cancellations, but tickets may be transferred to another willing participant

Event Cancellations:

• In case of cancellation due to adverse weather, unswimmable sea conditions, or Force Majeure events, organizers will not be held liable.

• If the event is forced to be canceled due to the above:

  • 50% of the amount will be refunded if no swims take place on the event days.

  • 25% of the amount will be refunded if one swim takes place but the other is cancelled.

• If by 15th September 2025 the number of signups does not meet the minimum participants required for the event to be viable, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. In such cases, participant fees will be refunded after deducting payment gateway charges incurred at the time of signup.

Meals & Inclusions:

• The event package includes 2 meals (1 breakfast & 1 meal) at Aqua Outback.

• Any additional food or personal expenses are to be borne by participants.

Health & Fitness:

• By registering, participants declare they are in good health and physically fit to swim.

• Any medical conditions must be disclosed in advance to the organizers.

Equipment:

• Tow floats are mandatory. A limited number of tow floats will be available for rent at ₹200 for the entire duration of the event (subject to availability).