
TORPEDO SKINS
Sandy Bay to Clifton
OVERVIEW
Twelve transitions between water and air with a predicted 20°C difference in temperature — without a wetsuit. The sudden change in environmental conditions imposes extreme physiological stress on the body. Entry is limited to approved teams only, assessed by our swim safety panel. Torpedo's first black grade event. Only for the genuinely brave.
31 Jan 2027 (bad weather backup)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Torpedo's first black grade event
- Africa's 1st SwimRun across world-famous sites — Llandudno, Oudekraal, 12 Apostles, Camps Bay and Clifton
- Torpedo swim cap
- Premium bus to startline above Sandy Bay
- Full water and land safety
- 3 Energy points on route
- Complimentary race photographs
- Finish line at Clifton 4th Beach
REQUIREMENTS
- Team of two equally competent athletes who start and finish together, no more than 10m apart
- Submit your cold water CV detailing all races, swims and non-wetsuit cold water experience
- Entry limited to teams approved by our swim safety panel
- Running Shoes + Whistle (no wetsuit permitted)
- All entrants must complete and pass an online Ocean Safety Test prior to racing
Minimum age: 18
RACE SEGMENTS
Sandy Ridge
Kronenzicht Ridge → Sandy Bay Beach
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Beach → Sandy Bay Rocks
Sandy Trail
Sandy Bay Rocks → Llandudno Rock-Jump
Llandudno
Llandudno Rock-Jump → Llandudno Beach
12 Apostles
Llandudno Beach → Oudekraal Rocks
Oudekraal
Oudekraal Rocks → Cosi Bay Beach
Bootlegger
Cosi Bay 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
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Team of 2
R2,400 per team — limited to approved entries
R1,200 pp
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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 1 — Top of Llandudno climb (Victoria Drive)
- Hydro Point 2 — Bootlegger coffee shop, Bakoven (Victoria Drive)
- Finish Line — Clifton 4th (PURA Hydration)