SUNDAY 18 JULY 2010
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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