Swimming - Ocean Swim

• Minimum age for competition is: 18 years prior to the date of competition
• Age is determined: as of 31 December 2027

18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

* Swimmers can only enter one event.

• 3.0km swim
• 1.0km swim

SPORTS FEE

$230 - includes:

• Return Ferry Transfer to Fitzroy Island
• Afternoon Tapas & Reception
• Event Photography
• SLSNQ Swim Safety
• Event Medic
• Donation to the Resilient Reefs Foundation
• Event Swim Cap
• Timing Services & Insurance

+GAMES FEE:

$85 Early Bird (ends 28 Feb 2027)

$99 Standard (from 1 March 2027)

^Swimmers must check-in BEFORE entering the water. Swimmers are responsible for returning to shore in time to attend the compulsory event briefing. No briefing = No swim!

• All swimmers must be over 18 on the day of the swim.
• The ocean swim is open to all competitors, only well prepared and medically fit swimmers should enter.
• All swimmers are required to attend/be present at the time of the safety briefing.
• All swimmers are required to start the swim at the starting pontoon and in the ‘wave’ number they have been allocated.
• All swimmers are expected to uphold good sportsmanship, other behaviours are not acceptable and may result in disqualification. The determination of whether an act is deemed unsportsmanlike is at the sole discretion of the Event Director/s.
• No swimmer may use alcohol or any illegal drugs, stimulants, depressants or other substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose.
• Lifeguards and the Official Event Director/s shall have the authority to remove a competitor from the swim if the swimmer is judged to be physically incapable of starting/continuing the swim without risk of serious injury or death.
• All swimmers are required to heed to all the directions and instructions given by any staff, event officials, event volunteers and lifeguards.
• All swimmers are required to swim the course as instructed in the swim package and safety briefing. Swimming off-course may result in disqualification.
• No swimmer may use outside assistance, except from that provided by event officials.
• No swimmer may purposely obstruct or impede the progress of another swimmer in the field, this is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
• Participation in Great Barrier Reef Ocean Swim Series events is at the discretion of the Event Director/s who reserves the right to reject or withdraw any swimmer
• The Event Director/s decision is final.
• Any protests regarding decisions made by the Event Director/s must be made in person and received by the Event Director/s within two hours of finishing the event.
• Entries are limited to a maximum of 220 swimmers, across the 1km and 3km events.  Once all are sold out, no additional entries will be released. Minimum entries to run the day will be 100.
• Swim Cap - All swimmers are required to wear the swimming cap provided in the entry package for the entire swim. It must be visible for event officials, other staff and volunteers.
• Numbering - Numbering system may be used to identify swimmers.
• Check-in - Swimmers must arrive at the Reef Fleet Terminal by 8.00am latest for swim check-in, be issued with their mandatory swim cap & ticket.
• Course Map - The Course map is below and the swim is over the reef at Fitzroy Island Resort around a 1km course.
• Cut-off times - Swimmers must be able to complete the 3km event in 90 minutes or less or the 1km event in 60 minutes or less. Any swimmers remaining in the water after those times will be directed to finish and exit the water.
• Timing - all swimmers will be timed, and results listed.
• Swim Aids - The use of any device that may aid their speed, buoyancy or endurance during a competition (such as webbed gloves, flippers, fins, power bands, GPS or pace watch, etc.) are not permitted.
• Water temperature and Swimsuits - Historically the ocean water temperature is between 23-25 degrees in June. Wetsuits are not permitted unless but in wearing, swimmers relinquish their eligibility for age group placing.
• Multi-class events - multi-class swimmers are always welcome, however there will be no separate Multi-Class events for this swim.
• Water Safety - sufficient safety craft on-water and on-shore will be provided for the number of entries including powered craft and kayaks.
• First Aid – Surf Life Saving North Queensland lifeguards will be in attendance around the course.  Any accident or injury should immediately be brought to their attention and to the attention of the Event Director.
• Results Full results will be advised after the event page on the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Swims website and GBRMG Open Water Swimming page.
• Records – As this is an open water swim no records are available.
• Medal Presentation – Awards will be presented at the reception buffet in the afternoon. Medals will be awarded to Male and Female, 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group and each distance.
• Emergency evacuation - In case of an emergency, you will be directed to leave the water and go to the appropriate muster point and await instructions. If asked to evacuate please do so immediately.
• By nominating to participate in this swim event, all swimmers thereby authorise the Event Director to take whatever action is deemed necessary in the event of an emergency, and persons involved accept responsibility for all costs arising from such action.
• Based on numbers and combinations of entries received, the event organiser reserves the right to make changes to each wave start where necessary

VENUE: Fitzroy Island Resort

ORGANISATION NAME: Great Barrier Reef Ocean Swims

CONTACT: Nicole Froling

NUMBER: 0434 849 907

EMAIL: events@greatbarrierreefswims.com.au