Hang Onto Your Seats During The Lake Argyle Swim
Family and friends will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the swimmers at the First National Kimberly Lake Argyle swim in western Australia.While the swimmers, skippers, paddlers, and escort crew will be on the water or onshore, others can spectate from above in helicopters.
Slingair Heliworks WA will be part of the 2013 marathon swimming event with scenic flights available. Departing from the Lake Argyle Resort Helipad, flights are $95 per person and will run once there is a minimum of 4 people on the flight. Individuals or groups can not only view the expanse of Lake Argyle from the air and marvel at the Dam Wall, the hydro electric scheme and the Ord River, but also cheer on the swimmers below as they swoop in to take in all the action during the 10 km and 20 km marathon swims.
For more information or to register, email mail@lakeargyleswim.com.
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