Event Details for the SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2021
This information is subject to change and will continue to be updated. Last updated 7 February 2021.
Numbers will be capped for teams and individuals at: 100 x 2 person relay teams, 50 x 4 person relay teams, 2100 solo swimmers, 600 1 mile swimmers and 200 kids swimmers = Total swimmers 3300.
Date:
Sunday 14 February 2021 at the Busselton Jetty.
Start:
Main Swim : Beach/Rolling start per cap colour. After the initial gold cap group start at 09:00, Solos and Relay Swimmers commence at 09:01 - details of start format will be provided.
One Mile - Swim to Shore : 10:30am.
Kids Swim starts at 12:00 noon with waves of 8 swimmers, at 30 second intervals.
Finish:
Official race cut-off times is 12:00 pm for the main swim, team relays and One Mile Swim to Shore. Cut off is 30 minutes for the Kids Swim.
Swim Fee:
| Swim Category | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| Solo | $80 |
| One Mile - Swim to Shore | $80 |
| 2 Person Relay Team | $160 |
| 4 Person Relay Team | $320 |
| Kid's Swim (8-12 years) | $30 per swimmer |
Pre-Race Check-in:
Saturday 13 February 2021 10:00 - 18:00 (preferred option) check-in times will be staggered to minimise waiting times and will be allocated with your e-ticket OR Sunday 14 February 2020 06:00 – 08:00
Due to Covid travel restrictions, swimmers will now be able to checkin in Perth as follows:
- Tuesday 9 February, 8.30am-6pm – Unit 1, 25 Walters Drive Osborne Park
- Wednesday 10 February, 8.30am-6pm – Unit 1, 25 Walters Drive Osborne Park
- Thursday 11 February, 8.30am-6pm – Unit 1, 25 Walters Drive Osborne Park
At check-in swimmers show their e-ticket, receive their swim cap, timing band, start wave and race number tattoo. Note: ID may be requested.
Start & finish points:
| Swimmer | Distance | Where do I start? | Where do I finish? | Getting to the start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | 3.6km | Beach (east) Starting area |
Beach (West) Finish chute |
Initial Gold Caps start commences at 9:00am. All other cap colours beach/rolling start commencing 9:01am Swimmer rounds the end of the Jetty. Swim to shore. |
| 2 Person Relay Team - swimmer 1 |
1.4km | Beach (east) Starting area |
Allie's Landing | Rolling start after solo swimmers. Ladder exit. |
| 2 Person Relay Team - swimmer 2 |
2.2km | Allie's Landing | Beach (west) Finish chute |
Walk to Allie's Landing (1.4km). Jump or ladder entry. Swimmer rounds the end of the Jetty. Swim to shore. |
| 4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 1 |
1.0km | Beach (east) Starting area |
Jetty Platform (east) |
Rolling start after 2-person relay teams. Ladder exit. |
| 4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 2 |
1.0km | Jetty Platform (east) |
Underwater Observatory Ramp | Walk to the 1.0km mark. Jump or ladder entry. Swimmer rounds the end of the Jetty. Ladder exit. |
| 4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 3 |
0.6km | Underwater Observatory Ramp | Jetty Platform (west) |
Walk to Underwater Observatory Ramp (1.6km) Jump or ladder entry. Ladder exit. |
| 4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 4 |
1.0km | Jetty Platform (west) |
Beach (west) Finish chute |
Walk to the 1.0km mark. Jump or ladder entry. Swim to shore. |
| 1 Mile Swim to Shore | 1.6km | Underwater Observatory Ramp | Beach (west) Finish chute |
Walk to Underwater Observatory Ramp (1.6km) Start swimming at 10:30am Jump or ladder entry. Swim to shore. |
| Kid's Swim | 222m | Beach, east of the swimming jetty | Beach (west) Finish chute |
Assemble on the beach at 11:40am. Start commences at 12:00. |
Enquiries:
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On-water safety coordinated by Busselton Surf Life Saving Club with assistance from other Surf Life Saving clubs.
