The Balmoral Swim for Cancer, as it is officially known, is one of Sydney’s open water swimming gems.

Not one to puff its chest out, the Balmoral Swim has been quietly giving swimmers a delightful swim at one of, if not the, most beautiful harbour beaches in Sydney since 1990. If it wasn’t for the great job they do of raising money for many cancer-related charities, locals would probably rather you didn’t get to know about this pristine flat water location!

But, be it as it is, you now know about the swim and we implore you to get along and support this wholly volunteer and charity-run event.

This year the event consists of:

• 1km Around the Bay Ocean Swim – numbers capped (more info)
• Junior 200m – open to children 12 years and under, the course is split between girls and boys (more info)
• Balmoral Team Challenge – 4 swimmers each swim 200m (more info)
• Schools Challenge Relay – 3 divisions, Senior, Intermediate and Junior. Four swimmers each swim 200m (more info)

Make a difference

The Balmoral Swim aims to help raise over $100,000 for The Children’s Cancer Institute. Take your swim to the next level by supporting research to eliminate children’s cancer. Setting yourself a personal challenge is a great way to help those who need it.

You can support Children’s Cancer Institute by following these three steps:

• Start Fundraising link to fundraising
• Spread the word to raise awareness and funds
• @balmoral swim @balswim #balmoralswim
• Donate now link to our sponsor a friend
• Dive in and have some fun!