Messenger9th Lido Galomar Sea Race
Event summary
The IX Prova de Mar do Lido Galomar is an open water swimming race taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar in Santa Cruz, Caniço, Madeira. The event features two distances: a promotional 1000 meters and a main 3000 meters race.
Open to all swimmers aged 12 and above, including federated and non-federated athletes, with age categories spanning from youth to masters. The race is part of the Madeira Open Water Swimming Championship 2025/2026, attracting competitive and popular swimmers alike. The course is a challenging circuit in the sea with strong currents and natural orientation challenges due to sunrise and buoy placement.
The event includes a briefing before the start and a prize ceremony, creating a competitive yet community-focused atmosphere.
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Age categories/divisions:
• AA12/13 (12-13 years, only 1000m)
• AA14/15 (14-15 years)
• AA16/17 (16-17 years)
• AA18/19 (18-19 years)
• AA+20 (20+ years elite)
• Master AA1 (25-39 years)
• Master AA2 (40-54 years)
• Master AA3 (55+ years)
Start/finish locations: Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar, Santa Cruz, Caniço, Madeira
Start times per category/distance:
• Promotional 1000m: 11:00
• Main 3000m: 11:00
Bib pick-up time and location: 09:30 to 10:30 at Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar
Cut-off times:
• 1000m: 45 minutes
• 3000m: 90 minutes
Race routes:
• 1000m: 1 lap of the yellow-marked circuit
• 3000m: 3 laps of the yellow-marked circuit
Prizes: Medals for 1st place in each age category and trophies for absolute winners in both distances, by sex