Darwin's 15th Annual Fannie Bay Swim Classic - Sunday 23rd June 2019
Darwin's Fannie Bay Swim Classic is the only open water ocean swim in Darwin and provides a social and community occasion that is focussed on the healthy sport of swimming. A major focus of the day is to encourage awareness that swimming is a lifelong sport and exercise, participation and competition is available for all age groups. In 2018 there were over 150 competitors, this is DSLSC largest fundraising event of the year.
Entrants can choose from a 1.2km or 2.1km course from East Point to the Trailer Boat Club. Minimum age 13yo
All proceeds go to Darwin Surf Life Saving Club
to continue their valuable lifesaving service to the community
Race Start: 9:00am
Long Course 2.1km - Pee Wee's below restaurant
Short Course 1.2km - Lake Alexander entrance
both courses will finish at The Darwin Trailer Boat Club
6.30-8.00am: Numbering and Singlet pick up
8.15am: One compulsory RACE BRIEFING near the Toilet block opposite Lake Alexander
9:00am: Race start
Swimmers to make their own way to the start line
There will be a container for shoes/thongs to go from the two start lines to the finish line
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SWIM IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8.00am
Registrations - open in March
$55 Early bird registrations - online only (closes 21 June at 12noon)
$70 Late Entry *CASH ONLY* on the day 6.30-8:00am
Singlets to first 100 registrations
and only available for collection on the day at numbering from 6.30am
Swimsuit Rules
You must comply to the following swimsuit rules to be eligible for medals.
Acceptable (non-swim-aid) swimsuits:
Fun Category
This is a fun event where competitors can use fins, snorkels, wetsuits, pull buoys.
This category is not eligible for medals.
You can wear whatever swimsuit you desire if you register for the Fun Category only.
Presentations
Presentations will be held after the last competitor finishes at the Darwin Trailer Boat Club
Long Course: First Age category, Male and Female
Short Course: First, second, and third, Male and Female
LUCKY DOOR PRIZES
