TORPEDO COSY
Cosy Bay to Clifton
OVERVIEW
A unique SwimRun experience at the foot of the 7th Natural Wonder of the World. The Cosy follows the second half of the iconic Cape course — Bakoven, Camps Bay and Clifton. An introductory blue grade race that gives you a genuine taste of the #wildlycool Torpedo SwimRun experience, without the full 17km commitment. Limited to 200 entries.
31 Jan 2027 (bad weather backup)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Premium bus to startline at Tidal Beach (between Cosy Bay and Bakoven)
- Torpedo swim cap
- Full water and land safety
- Complimentary race photographs
- Follow the second half of Africa's 1st SwimRun — Bakoven, Camps Bay and Clifton
- An introductory blue grade race in the Torpedo SwimRun African Series
- Finish line at Clifton 4th Beach
REQUIREMENTS
Additional requirements for athletes aged 12–18
- Individual entry
- Competent athlete with experience in cold ocean water
- Compulsory gear: Wetsuit (short arms and legs permitted) + Running Shoes + Whistle
- All entrants must complete and pass an online Ocean Safety Test prior to racing
Minimum age: 12
RACE SEGMENTS
Bootlegger
Tidal Beach → Beta Beach
Bakoven
Beta Beach → Bakoven Beach
Tidal Pool
Bakoven Beach → Camps Bay Beach
Camps Bay
Camps Bay Beach → Camps Bay Beach
Maidens Cove
Camps Bay Beach → Clifton Back Line Rocks
Clifton
Clifton Back Line Rocks → Clifton 4th Beach
COMING SOON
Route details will be revealed closer to race day
RACE WEEK
Registration Day
Thursday, 29 January 2027
Digital race briefing sent via email
Registration at Bootlegger, Green Point, 37 Main Road
— If unable to attend, race morning collection is available — email register@torpedoswimrun.com
— Any race questions — come chat to the crew at Bootlegger!
Race Day
Saturday, 30 January 2027
Sunday, 31 January 2027 (bad weather backup)
Torpedo Cosy (Blue Caps)
Check-in at Clifton 4 parking
Shuttle departs Clifton 4 parking
Race starts at Tidal Beach (between Cosy Bay and Bakoven)
Race Morning
—Compulsory for all athletes to complete safety check-in and shuttle departure at Clifton 4
—No private or direct drop-offs allowed at race start
—Arrive 30 minutes before your shuttle departure
—Show compulsory equipment and have race number written on hand
—Be ready in full SwimRun kit before boarding shuttles
—Note: Cosy race is 15 minutes earlier than 2023
Equipment
General Rules
- •All equipment must be carried throughout the race
- •Athletes picking up or dropping off equipment will be disqualified
- •Mandatory gear check before the start
Mandatory Equipment
Provided by Torpedo
- • Swim Cap
- • Race Bib
- • Timing Band
Bring Your Own
- • Whistle
- • Wetsuit
- • Running Shoes
Recommended Equipment
- • Goggles
- • Swimming hand paddles
- • SwimRun pull buoy
- • Extra swim cap or hoodie (helps with the cold)
- • Suntan lotion
- • Squirt anti-chafe lube
Not Allowed
- • Floatation larger than 100 cm x 60 cm
- • Any motorised equipment
- • Swim fins longer than 15 cm (measured from toe to end of fin)
Safety
General Safety Rules
- •You are responsible for your own safety — Torpedo is not raced in a controlled environment
- •Never start a swim you are not 100% sure you can finish
- •You must stay on the designated course — no more than 10 metres from the trail
Race Organisation May Refuse to Continue If
- • Not equipped with specified compulsory equipment
- • Judged not capable due to fatigue or poor physical condition
Water Entry
You must enter water feet first — diving is not allowed
Cut-Off Times
Prize Giving
11:00 at Finish line, Clifton 4th
Award Categories
- • Cosy Women (1st – 3rd)
- • Cosy Men (1st – 3rd)
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Gear Provided
- —Torpedo swim cap
- —Torpedo race vest (to be returned)
- —Mobii timing chip (to be returned)
- —Emergency number wrist band
Optional Gear
- —Swimming hand paddles
- —SwimRun pull buoy
- —Team pull rope
- —Swim goggles
- —Fins (15cm permitted)
- —Extra cap
Hydration Points
- Hydro Point — Bootlegger coffee shop, Bakoven (Victoria Drive)
- Finish Line — Clifton 4th (PURA Hydration)