The annual Birkirkara St. Joseph Garmin (Malta)-Gozo-Malta Open Water Swimming competitions will take place on Saturday.
The event is expected to attract 130 swimmers who will undertake the 11km Malta – Gozo – Malta race and the 5.9km Gozo – Malta race.
The race attracts swimmers the likes of Sarah Demicoli, Maya Schembri Rogers, Hannah Pace, Andrew Sultana, Dylan Cachia and a number of up and coming swimmers vying for a place in the open water swimming national team.
Schedule on Race Day
5.45am - Signing in of participating swimmers
6.30am - Start of Malta – Gozo – Malta Race from Marfa, Malta.
8.15am - Start of Gozo – Malta Race from Hondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo.
11am - Prize Giving Ceremony, timing is approximate.