Red Bull Cliff Diving Wales 2013 – FAQs

This year is the second year the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series has come to the UK. The World Series however has been running globally since 2009.

There are 10 divers who compete in the World Series. Four wildcards are invited to each stop of the tour.

The platform is 27m high.

There are five judges that score each of the dives. Go here for more information on scoring.

For viewers in the UK, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be shown on Dave near the end of 2013. The exact date is TBC – please keep checking Dave’s website for updates.

The event starts at different times on the Friday and the Saturday (this is due to tide times).Friday, September 13, gates open at 11amFriday, September 13, show starts at 12pmSaturday, September 14, gates open at 1pm Saturday, September 14, show starts at 1.50pm

The event will last approximately 2 hours on both event days.

FRIDAY TICKET HOLDERS:
Watch the first round of action.

Each diver will complete a practice dive followed by a scored dive.

Their score will rank them for the head-to-head dives which will be held on Saturday.

A total of 28 dives will be performed on the Friday

SATURDAY TICKET HOLDERS:
Watch the finals.

Order of divers are seeded from the first round on Friday for the head-to-head competition

Divers complete 2 head-to-head dives

The 7 winners from the head-to-head round and 1 lucky loser go through to the final (the lucky loser is the diver with the highest score of all the losers).

The diver from the final 8 with the highest score (totalled from all of the rounds) is crowned the leg winner.

A total of 36 dives will be performed on the Saturday.

All tickets are £5 for both children and adults. However children under 5 are not allowed into the event as the site is unsuitable.

Yes, you would need to buy two separate tickets, a Friday ticket and a Saturday ticket.

Children under 5 years old are not allowed into the event as the site is unsuitable.

Yes, we have a designated area for a maximum of 10 disabled ticket holders and their carers. It is a difficult site for disabled access. If you do intend on coming to the event please ensure you have a carer with you capable of assisting you over uneven ground. For wheelchair access you will need to park in the car park at Abereiddy not the main event car park.

The easiest way is by car.If you are coming from the South East follow road signage to Haverfordwest or from the North East follow signage to Fishguard where you will pick up event signs to the event. If using a satnav enter postcode SA62 5BM until you pick up event signage which will then take you to the event site.There will be free car parking for all ticket holders.

The nearest station is Haverfordwest which is a 40-minute drive from the event site. We recommend coming by car.

There are lots of different types of accommodation nearby please go to www.visitpembrokeshire.com for more information.

Yes you can. There is a capacity for boats in the lagoon, this will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on this please scroll down!

Please come prepared to be standing on uneven ground in typical British weather! Given the unpredictability of the UK weather, bring a waterproof, some suncream, plenty of layers in case it is windy and most importantly sturdy footwear.

There is no cover for spectators so please bring a waterproof.

Spectators will be watching the event from the cliffs therefore please wear sensible footwear as some of the ground is unstable.

There will be food and non-alcoholic drinks to buy at the event site. Cards will not be accepted so please bring cash.

Yes, as there will be food and drink on site. There will not be a cash point so please bring enough money to buy food and drink for the two-hour show. Fishguard or St Davids will be the nearest towns with a cash point.

The main focus is the competition itself. After the event there are many beautiful walks in the local area.

Not during the event, however after the event on Friday, September 13, we will be holding a workshop session which anyone can join in with. You will need your own swimwear and we would recommend a wetsuit. This will also be operated on a first-come, first-served basis.

After the event on Friday, September 13, we will be holding a workshop session for people who want to experience what our divers go through. You will be taught by some of the World Series divers how to jump off 5m and 10m heights into the water. We will not be providing swimsuits or wetsuits so please come prepared if you’re brave enough to plunge into the Welsh waters. All participants taking part in the workshop session will have to sign a disclaimer. If you are under 16 you will need parental consent to take part.

If you are a ticket holder you can watch the event from dry land. If you want to bring a boat or watercraft then you need to enter the Blue Lagoon from the water through the thin channel that enters the lagoon from the sea (to do this you do not need a ticket).

There is a size restriction on the type of boat or watercraft you can get into the Blue Lagoon due to the entry channel from the sea. To enter the lagoon by boat you need to come in through a small channel that is cut in the rock from the sea. The lagoon is only accessible by boat around high tide.Boats entering the lagoon should be no longer than 4.5 metres in length and have a suitable draft to fit through the entry channel. At high tide, the maximum draft of boat that can enter is approximately 3 feet, however this depends on the height of the tide.Anyone bringing a boat is responsible for checking that their boat is suitable to enter the lagoon and it is strongly advised that you check the water entry point to the lagoon before the event.

There are a number of options depending on the type of boat or watercraft.For light watercraft that don’t require trailers and are easily carried, you can park in the event car park and then carry your craft down to Abereiddy where you can launch and paddle around to the entry to the lagoon. Please be aware that you will be paddling in the open sea and it is your responsibility to be safe and within your ability when doing so.Alternatively, if your watercraft does not require a trailer but is not so easily carried, there is the possibility of parking in Abereiddy car park and launching from there. Please note Abereiddy car park is a small public car park and not reserved for the event. This car park regularly gets very full and it is suggested that if possible you avoid this and use the event car park.Do not take a trailer down to Abereiddy car park as the road is unsuitable and there is no way to launch a boat by trailer from there.

For boats or watercraft that require a trailer you need to launch your boat somewhere that is suitable for this. The closest option is Porthgain. Please note that Porthgain is very small with very limited parking and like Abereiddy may become full.

Do not take a trailer down to Abereiddy car park as the road is unsuitable and there is no way to launch a boat by trailer from there.

From Porthgain you can travel south in the sea to the Blue Lagoon. Please be aware that you will be in the open sea and it is your responsibility to be safe and within your ability when doing so.

If you are in the water with a boat or watercraft you do not need a ticket, however please note you will need to remain in your boat or watercraft for the duration of watching the event as all the viewing areas on land will be full of ticket holders.

Unfortunately not, you will need to remain in your boat or watercraft for the duration of watching the event as all the viewing areas on land will be full of ticket holders.

No, please do not take a trailer down to Abereiddy car park as the road is unsuitable and there is no way to launch a boat by trailer from there.

We estimate carrying a canoe from the event car park to Abereiddy beach will take about 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes to launch your watercraft from Abereiddy beach and to enter the Blue Lagoon. Please factor these times into your travel plans.

The tide times are as follows:High water on Friday is at 13.21High water on Saturday is at 15.01