Event Details for the SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2022
This information is subject to change and will continue to be updated. Last updated 20 August, 2021.
Numbers will be capped for teams and individuals at: 100 x 2 person relay teams, 50 x 4 person relay teams, 2600 solo swimmers, 800 1 mile swimmers and 200 kids swimmers = Total swimmers 4000.
Date:
Sunday 13 February 2022 at the Busselton Jetty.
Start:
Main Swim : Beach/Rolling start per cap colour. After the initial gold cap group start at 8:00am, Solos and Relay Swimmers commence at 8:01am.
One Mile - Swim to Shore : 9:30am.
Kids Swim: 11:00am, waves of 8 swimmers at 30 second intervals.
Finish:
Official race cut-off times is 11:00am 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 |
|---|---|
| 3.6km 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 |
Pre-Race Check-in:
Saturday 12 February 2022 10:00am - 6:00pm (preferred option)
OR Sunday 13 February 2022 6:00am – 8:00am
At check-in swimmers show their e-ticket, receive their swim cap, timing band, start wave and race number tattoo. You will be required to provide photo ID and are unable to pick up a pack for others, apart from dependents under the age of 18yrs.
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 10:50am. Start commences at 11:00am. |
ENTRIES:
To enter the event you MUST register for the Ballot which opens at 6:00am Friday 1 October 2021.
The Ballot closes 11:59pm Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Sunday 10 October 2021.
Entries for the Kids Swim open at 6:00am Friday 15 October 2021 and close at 6:00pm Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Monday 7 February 2022, unless sold out earlier.
On-water safety coordinated by Busselton Surf Life Saving Club with assistance from other Surf Life Saving clubs.
