Barney Mullins Swim Classic (Freshwater)

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.

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 The Pocket Cafe at the beach, or maybe try out the highly rated Pilu At Freshwater which opens for lunch and dinner. The Harbord 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.

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.

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.

Prizes

There are prizes for all age category winners.

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.