Busselton Jetty Swim -

Race Information for the SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2017. The information below is to provide you with a general idea of how the event proceeds. Please check back again before the event.

This information is subject to change. Updated 26 September 2016.

Date:

Sunday 12 February 2017 at the Busselton Jetty.

Start:

Six waves of up to 400 solo swimmers per wave commence at 08:00 and continue at 90 second intervals
2 person relay teams start at 08:10 and 4 person relay teams start at 08:12. The Kids swim starts at 11:00 with waves of 8 swimmers, at 30 second intervals.

Finish:

Official race finish time is 11:00 for the main swim and 11:30 for the Kids Swim.

Swim Fee:

Swim Category	Entry Fee
Solo	$60 until 31 Dec 2016 $70 from 1 Jan 2017
2 Person Relay Team	$120 until 31 Dec 2016 $140 from 1 Jan 2017
4 Person Relay Team	$240 until 31 Dec 2016 $280 from 1 Jan 2017
Kid's Swim (8-12 years)	$30 per swimmer

Pre-Race Check-in:

Saturday 11 February 2017 14:30 - 18:00 (preferred option) OR Sunday 12 February 2017 6:00 – 07:00

At check-in swimmers: show their e-ticket, hand in a signed copy of the swimmer declaration (waiver), receive their swim cap, timing band, start wave and race number tattoo.

Briefing:

Swimmers 07:15 near the finish area.

Authorized support craft 07:00 Conducted by Surf Life Saving, Scout Road jetty east of the main jetty.

Kid's Swim 10:55 at the Kid's Swim start, east of the swimming jetty

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 shute	Wave starts commence at 08:00 in 90 second intervals
2 Person Relay Team - swimmer 1	1.4km	Beach (east) Starting area	Allie's Landing	Starts swimming at 08:10
2 Person Relay Team - swimmer 2	2.2km	Allie's Landing	Beach (west) Finish shute	Walk to Allie's Landing (1.4km). Start walking by 07:55
4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 1	1.0km	Beach (east) Starting area	Jetty Platform (east)	Starts swimming at 08:12
4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 2	1.0km	Jetty Platform (east)	Underwater Observatory Ramp	Walk to the 1.0km mark. Start walking by 07:55
4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 3	0.6km	Underwater Observatory Ramp	Jetty Platform (west)	Walk to Underwater Observatory Ramp(1.6km) Start walking by 07:55
4 Person Relay Team - swimmer 4	1.0km	Jetty Platform (west)	Beach (west) Finish shute	Walk to the 1.0km mark. Start walking by 08:05
Kid's Swim	222m	Beach, east of the swimming jetty	Beach (west) Finish shute	Assemble on the beach at 10:45. Waves of 8 start at 11:00 at 30 second intervals.

Awards:

12:00 (approx) at the main stage.

Entries:

Online only.
Entries Close: 23:59 Western Standard Time, Tuesday 31 January 2017, unless sold out earlier.
Late entries will not be accepted for teams or individuals.

You can update your personal entry data by using the login information in your confirmation email. Entry Transfers will be available later in the year.

Entries will be capped at: 120 x 2 person relay teams, 60 x 4 person relay teams, 1720 solo swimmers. TOTAL = 2200 swimmers. Plus a maximum of 200 swimmers for the Kids Swim.

Race organizers reserve the right to vary the capped entries, restrict entries and/or refuse entry to any swimmer.

Confirmed entrants will be emailed an eTicket containing entry details and race number and a copy of the waiver in the week prior to the swim. Please bring the eTicket and your pre-signed waiver to pre-race check-in.

Junior Swimmers:

Junior swimmers must be at least 8 years old on race day. Swimmers aged 12 years and under must provide proof of passing stage 8 (as per Royal Life Saving) or equivalent to be eligible to swim in the event. Parents or guardians are required to email proof to rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au once they have completed an official online entry.

Support Paddlers:

Support paddlers are not be permitted to accompany swimmers, however if you feel you have a special need requiring your own support or provisions this must be indicated as part of your online entry. An exclusion zone will be in effect under control of the Department of Transport. Paddlers breaching the exclusion zone may be subject to cautions or fines.

Refunds:

Refunds are available if applied for in writing or by email prior to the entry closing date of Tuesday 31 January 2017. A $10 administration fee per swimmer will be retained.