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. 2014 Aug;9(4):525–539.

Table 1.

Description of the subject's surf sport events

Event & Description Illustration
Swim Surf Race – the Surf Race involves swimmers starting on the beach and then running, wading and swimming about 170metres to sea around a set of buoys and then returning to the beach. The event concludes with a run finish to flags placed on the beach. graphic file with name ijspt-08-525-if001.jpg
Single surf ski race – from a floating start, competitors paddle their surf ski around three buoys and return to the finish line. The finish is judged when any part of the surf ski crosses the finish line with the competitor and their paddle all in contact. graphic file with name ijspt-08-525-if002.jpg
Surf board race – Standing start from the beach, each competitor enters the water with their surf board, paddles around all buoys and returns to the beach. The winner is judged by the first competitor to cross the finish line on their feet and in contact with their board. graphic file with name ijspt-08-525-if003.jpg
Ironwoman‐ The Ironwoman event is conducted over a course consisting of three components, including a swim, a surf ski, and a surf board. The race concludes with a beach sprint to the finish line. The order of the legs may vary and is decided by draw prior to the event. graphic file with name ijspt-08-525-if004.jpg