Chri55 wrote:
Its a nice place but you pay through the nose for everything.
I disagree. I've been there 4 times now (3x70.3, 1 full).
I've never had to pay, nor seen anyone else have to pay, at either the swim course entrance or the swim course exit (two separate beaches).
At the full, on the day before the race, they had a boat a couple hundred yards out in the water serving espresso to swimmers! (free)
I didn't pay through the nose for anything. You can bring your own food, there are groceries stores within a 5 minute drive, and there are a few relatively cheap eating options in the village.
They also have free bounce castles setup for kids which was nice, my kids loved it.
Can you be more specific about what you paid through the nose for?