This event is not due to be run in the 2024-25 season
The BSc Bergs to Buckler Ocean Swim event is a reincarnation of the ‘Roughwater’ and its latest format is an exciting mix of the old with something fresh and new.
Bondi Beach is an open beach with banks, gutters, rips, and as a south-facing beach, will have swell when it’s from the S/SE. However, North Bondi beach is the calmer and gentler end of Bondi, being protected by Ben Buckler and the northern headland and rock shelf.
Bondi is a mecca for ocean swimming in Sydney, with swimming groups dominating the water most mornings of the week, and why wouldn’t it be, it is a simply stunning place to swim.
From the iconic Icebergs in the south to the famous Bondi Lifeguards and their tower in the middle, to the North Bondi rock pools and Grassy Knoll in the north, it’s the place to be.
This event can attract hundreds of competitors, so make sure you get in early.
Swim aids such as wetsuits, fins, snorkels and pull buoys are allowed during the race, but swimmers who choose to use aids will need to state so in the online entry portal.
Note: This is the sister event to the Oceana North Bondi Classic (held in February).
Event Prizes by Running Bare
Event prizes are provided by Running Bare for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category.
The Average Swimmer Prize
Will you be the average swimmer? There will be a $250 cash prize for the swimmer with the average time in both the 1km and 2km swims. i.e. if the average 1km swim time is 16 mins 3 secs, and you swim that exact time or the closest to it, you will be the average swimmer!
All prizes are drawn at the presentation and you must be in attendance to claim the prize.
Download the Start Times by Wave (PDF)
Bondi Beach has multiple parking options; the Bondi Beach carpark offers parking for $8 per hour, but if you travel a few streets back from the main Bondi strip, you will find 2-hour paid parking zones followed by a hot commodity of free all-day parking. Be warned, though, these parks do get snapped up quickly.
If you don’t want to drive, you can also catch public transport, with the 380 and 333 heading from the city, through Bondi Junction, to Bondi Beach.
After the swim, explore Sydney’s famous beachside suburb, Bondi. There are plenty of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants to explore and fit everyone’s taste.
Take your pick of local favourites Messina, the North Bondi RSL, The Depot and Ravesis.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the famous ‘Boys in Blue’, the lifeguards from Bondi Rescue. They are either on the beach or roaming the streets of Bondi and are always up for a photo if you ask.
Enter now for your chance to win with Hawaiian Airlines. Simply enter the 2km event by the 5th of February and you are in the draw to win*.
*Participants must be at the event presentation to claim the prize
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