Q. Can I wear fins?
A. Yes. You may wear a wetsuit, fins, paddles, snorkel, or use other buoyancy devices. Swimmers using any of these aids will be entered in the Wetsuit / Assisted category and will not be eligible for the annual perpetual trophy.
Q. Will my belongings be safe?
A. Personal belongings will be left in areas accessible to others within the club premises. Please do not leave valuables, as all items are left at your own risk.
Q. Where can I park?
A. Paid parking is available at Black Rock. You will need either a Bayside City Council parking permit or to pay for parking.
Free street parking is available off Beach Road in:
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Bayview Crescent
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Bent Parade
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Arkaringa Crescent
Q. I’ve lost my race timing band — what happens?
A. Lost timing bands incur a replacement fee, which is the responsibility of the swimmer. Please ensure you look after your timing band carefully.
The current replacement fee is $110 + GST.
Q. What happens if there are jellyfish in the water?
A. The swim will still proceed. Participation is at your discretion.
You may choose to:
First Aid will be available on-site, and support boats will be on the water to assist swimmers and transport them safely back to shore if required.
Q. What happens if weather conditions worsen during the swim?
A. Event organisers will closely monitor weather conditions in the days leading up to the event and throughout the swim.
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If the event is cancelled before race day, participants will be notified via email.
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If the event is cancelled during the swim, all swimmers will be instructed to exit the water immediately.
The club takes its duty of care and swimmer safety seriously.
Q. Where can I find the swim results?
A. Results are managed by Tomato Timing and can be searched via their website - Tomato Timing Race Results. Results will also be published on our website under - Past Swim Results
