2010 Race Results

2010 Photo Gallery

69 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! 

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Congratulations on a fantastic day out on the water!

76 solo swimmers made a successful crossing to the mainland, and all 8 teams (22 swimmers) enjoyed the plunge!

Feedback on the event is welcome, and we encourage you all to attend our upcoming AGM.

Please email Colleen if you would like a certificate template

This huge event is run by a very small committee. Please consider joining our team to ensure this event continues to grow. Contact any of us if you'd like to ask more :)

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SUNDAY 18 JULY 2010

            RACE RESULTS NOW ONLINE!

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 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

2010 will be the 56th year this event has been conducted. It will be the 3rd year the event has been  'cage-less'. The swim is run by the Townsville Open Water Swimming Assoc. Inc. (TOWSA)

The race briefing is on Saturday 2pm, allowing visiting swimmers and locals to head over and enjoy what Magnetic Island has to offer, before the big race starting 12pm Sunday.  Sunferries is our major accommodation and travel sponsor - check out their website for some great deals!

 2010 race rules and information

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