The heart and soul of this great day and one that has become a favourite among open water swimmers. This iconic race will once again be swum at the spectacular, “Quarantine” course over 1500m. To minimise disappointment, after a sell-out last year, we would like to highlight that we have decided again this year to cap entries at 2000 swimmers to maximise safety. To avoid disappointment, registering early is recommended.

The Team 1500m (1.5km) event is open to all accepted ages and genders. It is for groups of two or more swimmers who would like to compete together in the same event. In this event we do not have places, rather it is designed for you to race with or compete against the other members of your team under the same current conditions.

Waves 1 and 2 are sold out so to race together you all will need to nominate into the newly established Wave 3. There is no nomination of teams this year and so the wave number will be critical in ensuring that you all swim together. The waves are restricted to 150 swimmers in each. Wave 3 will now be added to the program after wave 2.

Due to its overwhelming popularity, we now have 2 waves for the 2.5km GOLD event.

Wave 1 – Competitive swim and for those wanting to also compete in the 1.5km.

Wave 2 – Social swimmers.

Please nominate Wave 1 or 2 at time of entry and if swimming as a group please ensure you discuss with others in your group which Wave you wish to swim together in.

Please note that each wave is restricted to a maximum of 350 swimmers.

The 2.5km is an Open division for all swimmers 12 years and above at the date of the event.

As the name suggests this is the race for those who like to challenge themselves and enjoy the rush of adrenalin that the start evokes. This is the race where you get to enjoy that extra time in the water, to soak up the wonders you get to see in the pristine water of Port Phillip Bay, and to hopefully be visited by our local dolphins. This race sells out quickly so please be mindful of this when looking to enter.

The Junior Swim Classic is a great entry point for those aged up to 13 to be part of the iconic Portsea Swim Classic Day. Competitors will swim 500m (swimming with the tide) in the pristine waters of the Quarantine Station finishing at the Swim Classic finish line. The field size is strictly limited to 300 competitors and all participants will receive their own “Portsea Junior Swim Classic” t-shirt, Baseball Cap and swimming cap (to be worn during the event) included in their registration fee. Registration link is above, and packs are collected on the day after the race.

This event is new to our format and follows on from the success of the mixed class in the 1500m Classic although this event is swum over a more relaxed 500m. It allows for a Team of two or more people of any age or gender, and who are aged 8 and above (8-11 need to be part of a team with at least one adult), to swim together over the 500m course. A great event for both friends or family to swim together and for their times to be recorder so you can all compare. This event allows groups to swim together, enjoying both the wonderful environment of the pristine waters of ‘Quarantine’, but also a very special moment. Come down and enjoy a distance that caters to everyone.

This event is split into a Male and Female heat that is open to any competitor 18 years and above that is registered for another swimming event on the day. This is a short course sprint with competitors all starting together. It is a winner take all event with a prize of $3000 for each of the winners. Please take note of when we have scheduled this race for this year.

Prize money kindly donated by tlc Healthcare.