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Mar. 1st, 2009
I *heart* Aussies sometimes.
Mar. 1st, 2009 05:40 pmOrganisers of today's Sydney Harbour Swim are playing down fears of further shark attacks, after a Navy diver was mauled two weeks ago.
More than 500 competitors are expected to take part in the race, which starts on the Opera House steps.
The event's organiser, Adam Wilson, says shark spotters and underwater patrols are some of the extra measures being taken to protect entrants.
"Really, they're not going to spot anything. They're on the course during the day just in case we do need to help anybody get out of the water or bring them into one of the rubber boats," he said.
"These are the general public swimming in this so we've got to make sure for their safety more so than what's in the water, we're looking after the swimmers."
More than 500 competitors are expected to take part in the race, which starts on the Opera House steps.
The event's organiser, Adam Wilson, says shark spotters and underwater patrols are some of the extra measures being taken to protect entrants.
"Really, they're not going to spot anything. They're on the course during the day just in case we do need to help anybody get out of the water or bring them into one of the rubber boats," he said.
"These are the general public swimming in this so we've got to make sure for their safety more so than what's in the water, we're looking after the swimmers."