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Only one course is offered, being the destination swim from South Curl to Freshwater. Competitors are capped at 300. There are up to four starts, about 5 minutes apart. If weather conspires against this course, an alternate course may be offered on the day.
Course completion is expected to take no more than 90 minutes. Any swimmers unlikely to complete in a timely manner may be removed from the water.
South Curly has a café “The Beach Eatery” right on the edge of the beach, and there are a number of cafes to try in Freshwater near the beach as well.
The coastal walk from South Curly to Freshwater or back from your swim is quite a treat as well.
The 167 bus route runs right past the start at South Curl Curl, and is also only one block from the finish at Freshwater.
Both beaches have plenty of public parking space as well.
Swimmer Check-in
All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and ensure that their name is marked off the official entrants register at the finish, even if they do not complete the course.
Water Bottles
You should bring your own water bottle, however, water refills will be possible.
Gear Transfer
Pre-swim Briefing
There will be a pre-swim briefing on the beach @ 8.15 am to explain the course and any event specifics.
Start Categories
We have separated category starts to ensure we limit the number of competitors in close proximity. The first wave commences at 8:30 am and each wave will be exactly 5 minutes apart.
Presentation
There will be a post-race presentation with complimentary sausage and entertainment.
Refund Policy
The swim is dependent upon conditions on the day. The organisers reserve the right to decide not to proceed with the swim if conditions are considered dangerous: There will be no refund of entry fees, for either cancellation or course change due to conditions on the day.
Reviews
22/04: Results have been updated after a timing issue on the day was discovered
Held in the middle fo autumn, the South Curl Curl ‘Ken Ward Memorial’ Ocean Swim makes the most of Sydney’s gorgeous warm late-season water temperature. If the air temp is variable, the water almost always isn’t, with autumn temperatures still hovering around the 20-23 degrees – superb for swimming!
Not far up the northern beaches (a hop, skip and a jump north of Manly), the 2km point-to-point swim – supported by Freshwater Community Bank, a branch of Bendigo Bank – is the most popular distance and course combo with ocean swimmers for the challenge and adventure, yet there aren’t that many on the calendar.
Swimmers are provided with a fantastic course that includes a small reef, blue water, and a mostly sandy bottom.
Spectators can enjoy 100% views of the swim as they follow the coastal walkway from South Curl Curl to McKillop Park and Freshwater. The entire course is under constant lifeguard supervision. Subject to conditions on the day, the swim direction could be reversed or an alternate course offered.
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