Why can’t my friend/relative go to the water with me?
For the safety of all participants, spectators are not allowed to enter the Plunge/Dip Zone, which is the fenced-off area on the beach. We know this is disappointing for supporters who want to see the action up close, but these crowds of spectators create a hazardous situation for Plungers/Dippers who are trying to enter and exit the water quickly, only to find that they are being blocked or worse, pushed back by a large group of enthusiastic onlookers.