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Freshwater Beach
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The Barney Mullins Swim Classic is named after Freshwater SLSC Life Member and Freshwater swim legend George 'Barney' Mullins.
The race up until 2007 was restricted to Freshwater SLSC members. Barney passed away in October 1995 and his son George travels from Queensland each year to attend race day.
Freshwater is one of Sydney's most beautiful northern beaches and is generally protected from some of the larger swells by its north and south headland.
White sands and crystal clear water help to ensure an enjoyable swim to be had by all.
The event has a single distance on offer, a very achievable 1.5km for this time of the season.
There are plenty of age categories for male and female swimmers and a mates wave for families and friends who want to enjoy the swim together.
Celebrate your morning's work with a coffee at Duke's cafe on the beach or catch up with friends over fish and chips and a beer at Harbords Beach Hotel.
Swim Courses
Starting at the north end of the beach, the 1.5km swim heads out to the northern point before a sharp turn south where the swim heads across the bay to the south point, before completing a circuit back north to the start/finish.
While You're There
Freshwater is in the heart of the northern beaches and the sky is the limit for how long you can spend here and what you can do.
Start with coffee at the Freshwater Cafe or Duke's at the beach, or maybe try out the highly rated Pilu At Freshwater which opens for lunch and dinner. The Harbord Beach Hotel is a block back from the beach with a laid back vibe, great for fish and chips and a beer to celebrate your achievement.
Travel & Parking
There's a beach carpark and there tends to be plenty of parks in the streets within a short walk.
Regular buses (route 139) run hourly from Manly Wharf.
Gallery
Entry Price Range
From $30-40
Results
Event Type
Swim Distances
1.5km
Course Type
Swim Start Times
- 8:30-9:30am - Registration (Park behind the clubhouse)
- 10:00am - 1.5km swim start
Swim Pricing
1.5km swim
- $30 Online
- $40 On-the-day
Minimum Age
13-years-old
Map
Freshwater NSW, Australia
Other Event Info
Categories
- 13-17-years, 18-29years, 30+ years, 40+ year, 50+ years, 60+ years
- Male and female
- “Mates”
Mates wave
For families and groups of friends who wish to swim together, irrespective of their ages. If you wish to be included in this wave, please select the appropriate entry option in the online entry portal.
Water bottles
Freshwater will not be giving away water bottles this season, in the interest of environmental sensitivity, so please bring your own water bottles.
Registration on the day
All entrants must register in the park behind the clubhouse from 8:30-9:30am to receive their colour-coded swim cap and timing anklet. Caps are provided courtesy of the Community Bank at Freshwater.
Trevor James MCMAHON
23 Apr 2022 at 5:21pmI thoroughly enjoyed the swim today. Water was clear and warm and the race was very well organized. The fruit provided after the race was also very good. My only suggestion is that an intermediate buoy would have made it easier to navigate on the 2nd leg. Congratulations to all swimmers for participating and for the superb organization.
Luke Hicks
24 Apr 2022 at 7:42amAwesome event. 2022 was run in ideal conditions. Great work on the organisation guys I’m looking forward to next year!