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Busselton Jetty Swim 2024 will be held on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February. Timings for the weekend are still being finalised, but check out the 2023 program for a guide.  

Time Details Location
FRIDAY 9th February BUSSELTON RUNNERS CLUB Bay Run bib collection
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm BRC Bay Run - bib collection Youth and Community Activities Building, Busselton Foreshore
SATURDAY 10th February BRC Bay Run, Beach Games, Busselton Jetty Swim Check-In, Simon's 500m Shortcut Swim, Kids Swim, Sunset Concert
05:00 am BRC Bib collection opens West of the Equinox car park
5:20 am Compulsory Race Briefing - Marathon
5:30 am Marathon start
6:45 am Compulsory Race Briefing
7:00 am Half Marathon start
7:15 am 10km and 5km start
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Beach Games including sandcastle competition, team sports and games. Presented by MBA Sports Coaching On the beach to the west of the main Jetty
9:30 am - 10:00 am BRC Bay Run awards presentations The Equinox car park
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fast Fours Water Polo presented by Busselton Water Polo Association. For details email bsnwaterpolo@gmail.com At the end of the baths jetty.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Busselton Jetty Swim - SWIMMER CHECK-IN (Simon's 500m Shortcut Swim, Kids Swim) Check-in Marquee at Signal Park
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Busselton Jetty Swim - SWIMMER CHECK-IN (Solo Swim, Team Swims, One Mile Swim to Shore) Check-in Marquee at Signal Park
1:20 pm Simon's 500m Shortcut Swim briefing On the beach to the east of the main Jetty
1:30 pm Simon's 500m Shortcut Swim On the beach to the east of the main Jetty
2:20 pm Kids Swim briefing Kids Swim start. On beach east to small jetty
2:30 pm Kids Swim Kids Swim start. On beach east to small jetty
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Carbo Loaded Dinner supplied by The Equinox $18 each The Equinox and foreshore
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Busselton Jetty Swim Sunset Concert Busselton Foreshore Amphitheatre
Welcome and formalities
Battle of the Bands
Headline artist to be announced - Watch this space
Battle of the Bands winner announced
SUNDAY 11th February Solo Swim, Team Swims, One Mile Swim to Shore, beach games and activities
6:00 am - 7:00 am Busselton Jetty Swim - SWIMMER CHECK-IN (Solo Swim, Team Swims, One Mile Swim to Shore) Check-In Marquee at Signal Park
7:00 am - 12:00 pm Free family activities on the foreshore Amphitheatre and foreshore area
7:15 am Swimmer Briefing East of the main Jetty, on the beach
7:45 am Official welcome Beach end of the Jetty
8:00 am Busselton Jetty Swim 3.6km START On the beach in front of The Goose
9:00 am One Mile Swimmers walk to start area at the far end of Busselton Jetty. Approximately 30 minute walk. Observatory landing near end of Jetty
9:30 am One Mile Swim to Shore starts Underwater Observatory ramp on the western side of the Jetty
10:00 am - 11:00 am Classic Beach Games - eg Egg and Spoon Race, Sack Race, Treasure Hunt, Three-Legged Race On the beach to the west of the main Jetty
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Aquatastic Inflatable Obstacles - free play On the beach to the west of the small jetty
Throughout morning Award presentations. Listen for announcements. On the beach near the finish line
12:00 pm Event concludes

Event Results

Year All Results Individual/Solo Teams One Mile
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010 1km
2010 3.6km
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022

Concert

The 2024 Busselton Jetty Swim Sunset Concert will be held on Saturday 10th February from 5:30 pm
at the Busselton Foreshore amphitheatre

This year’s headliner is critically acclaimed Australian band, The Beautiful Girls.  The evenings free entertainment also includes the final of Busselton’s annual Battle of the Bands competition.  Keep reading for more information.

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The Beautiful Girls 

The Beautiful Girls have a unique, infectious sound which combines reggae, roots, folk, and other influences to create a laid-back, beachy vibe that transcends genres. The band has been likened to Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and Sublime.

Founded in Sydney in 2001, their extensive catalogue includes hits like “La Mar” and “Periscopes”. They have just released their first live album Rumble Inna Jungle. Head to Spotify to listen  

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Battle of the bands

Make sure you head to the foreshore early, to see future stars in the making.
 
The Busselton Jetty Swim has again partnered with the City of Busselton Youth Services to present the finals of the Battle of the Bands competition, and provide talented young performers with the opportunity to play on the big stage. 
 
These amazing acts never disappoint and who knows, maybe one of these acts will headline the concert in years to come!

Activities

Beach Games by MBA Sports Coaching 

MBA Sports Coaching is known for running local school programs and holiday camps across the South West.  This year they will be expanding the beach games to Saturday and adding even more activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Keep an eye out for further information.

Website
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