Beachside Radiology Coffs Coast Ocean Swims

The 600m  ‘Mike Blewitt Coffs Coast’ swim starts on the southern side of the jetty, goes around the jetty and finishes on the beach on the northern side of the jetty. There will be two separate wave starts – male and female.

The 300m John Mills ‘North Coast Swim Academy’ swim, for younger entrants, will be held on the northern side of the jetty, and is an out, across and back course.

The Beachside Radiology Coffs Coast 2km swim starts and finishes on the northern side of the jetty and is a clockwise course that goes out beyond the jetty, takes a loop around several bouys on the southern side of the jetty, before returning back around the jetty itself, and into the beach on the northern side.

The 2km swim will include an open wave for competitors in the Open category. Please choose this option when entering online. There is a limit of 25 swimmers each of male and female swimmers in the Open wave.

Once you finish your swim, replenish your energy at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club or any of the cafes and restaurants in the Coffs Harbour area.

Make a weekend of it, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the region, and the wonderful array of accommodation, cafes and restaurants that Coffs Harbour and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Before you leave, you might want to check out the iconic Big Banana, Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, the stunning views at Forest Sky Pier or the natural beauty of Bongli Bongli National Park.

Parking is readily available in the Jetty Foreshore area or surrounding streets.

Registration

Registration will take place at the Coffs Harbour Yacht Club from 2 pm until 4 pm on Saturday, 25 March 2023 and again from 6:30 am on Sunday, 26 March 2023.

Swimmers will be able to collect their swimming cap, electronic timing tag and competitor number at these times.

Wetsuits & Swim Aids

• If the water temperature is above 26 deg C wetsuits will be discouraged.
• Entrants may wear wetsuits and flippers but will not be eligible for prizes.

Access

There is a concrete ramp to the beach. Volunteers can assist with access in and out of the water.

2km Open Division

The 2km swim will include an Open wave. Please choose this option when entering.

There is a limit of 25 swimmers each of Male and Female swimmers in the Open Division.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to placegetters in all age groups.

Should the event be cancelled due to poor and/or dangerous ocean conditions, the organiser will reschedule the event at a similar time in 2024 and roll over entries to that new date. A refund may be provided on request. Such a refund will be subject to a small administration charge.