An open water tide-assisted community swim - all swimmers welcome
Swim Event Details
Approx 2.5km from Windsor Reserve Beach to Balmain Reserve, Cheltenham Beach.
The Freedom Swimmer* category is once again open to daredevils!
COST:
$45 Seniors, $30 Juniors (under 15).
A late fee of $10 applies to Seniors entering after 12th March.
CONFIRMATIONS:
All swimmers please arrive early to be processed in time.
Swim day confirmations open 6.15am at Windsor Beach Reserve.
The confirmation desk will close at 7:15am sharp, so please be there in good time. For Health & Safety reasons, all swimmers MUST be confirmed. No confirmation, no swim!
GEAR: Your gear will be transported in a secure trailer to Balmain Reserve for collection at the conclusion of your swim.
Please ensure you use a water-resistant bag as the trailer is not covered.
REQUIREMENTS:
Coloured swim caps are compulsory. Wet-suits are optional. Don't forget your goggles.
ANXIOUS SWIMMERS / JUNIORS:
Let us know before the race (you can email us or even tell us on the day) and we'll give you a special coloured swim cap which will enable our on-water crew to keep a closer eye on you.
RACE BRIEFING: A full race briefing will be given at 7:20am at Windsor Reserve.
START TIME:
The start horn goes off at 7:45am
A ZERO WASTE EVENT
This is a climate-positive event - please NO plastic, bring reusable bottles & carpool.
After Event Details
HOT FOOD / DRINKS
We will be serving up complimentary hot food and drinks, free to entrants with a valid number on their hand.
PRIZES:
Local businesses have generously provided a number of prizes for category winners and spot giveaways.
Swim Hard, Have Fun !
*Freedom swimmers will swim up to our FREEDOM boat just off Windsor Beach and hand over their togs. The boat will be waiting for them on Cheltenham Beach 50 -100 metres off the finishing area. Seniors only.
Contact information
- Event contact
- The Devonport Swim Club
- Phone
- 64021605777
- Website
- Visit website