2013 event calendar!

King & Queen of the River Swim (2.7km) delayed due to river weed

Strand Ocean Swim (1km, 2.5km, 5km) Sun 16th June 2013

Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim (8km) Sun 28th July 2013

2011 - 104 swimmers were accompanied by escort kayakers, outriggers and surf ski paddlers, support boats.  Supporters and onlookers perched on the best vantage points of the historic jetty and the granite rock headlands surrounding and it's reef fringed shallows.

                                            Picture postcard perfect! 

                                             PHOTOS FROM THE 2011 SWIM...


 


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21/07/12 

Remember race briefing is on next Saturday 28 July, 1pm @ West End PCYC (cnr Hugh and Harold St) to pick up your race kit and confirm arrangements for race day!

13/07/12

For those of you who are a little more inquisitive, click here, for a list of the 2012 solo swimmers!

04/07/12

Entries have now closed and there are 65 solo, 5 duo and 7 relay teams in this year's event!  All competitors will have received confirmation emails once entry details and payment have been completed. If you haven't, please contact our Committee Registar: magneticislandswim@gmail.com

15/05/12

Check out team "Swimmin' Wimmin" and their video clip from the 2011 Magnetic Island Swim!                                             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3_POZ5zwig 

26/03/2012

Check out our facebook group to keep up to date with all the latest news!  "Magnetic Island Swim" 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/groups/248486100144/ 

10/05/2013

2013 event calendar!

King & Queen of the River Swim (2.7km) delayed due to river weed

Strand  Ocean Swim (1km, 2.5km, 5km) Sun 16th June 2013

Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim (8km) Sun 28th July 2013

 

 

 

 

 


   2013  event dates

Enjoy north Queensland's tropical winter weather and participate in the longest open water swim in Queensland and northern Australia!

The Subway Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim starts at waters edge, in front of the Picnic Bay SLSC, Magnetic Island and finishes at water's edge, in front of the SLSC  Clubhouse on the Strand Beach adjacent to the Strand Park jetty in Townsville. A total distance of   8 km.

It is run by a small dedicated team of volunteers as the Management Committee and another 20-30 volunteers on the day of the event. 2008 was the inaugural 'cage-less' swim. Prior to 2008, swimmers swam in shark cages.

About the Swim

2013 will be the 59th year this event has been conducted. It will be the 5th year the event has been  'cage-less'. The swim is run by the Townsville Open Water Swimming Assoc. Inc. (TOWSA)

The race briefing allows visiting swimmers and locals to head over and enjoy what Magnetic Island has to offer, before the big race starting late Sunday morning. 

 2012 race rules and information

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