Hi swim fans,

Every Saturday we swim at 8am and 9am at Williamstown Beach plus every 6 weeks or so we hold an amazing open water swim event. The club has nine awesome swim events in our calendar and the dates for the next 12 months of swim events are below.

You can get discounts on swim group fees, merchandise, exclusive access to training and skills by joining the club. Go to the club store, which is best accessed by downloading the Stack TeamApp and searching for Melbourne OW Swimming Club, then buy a membership – currently $20. Annual memberships available soon.

Here is an outline of the Melbourne Open Water Swim calendar:

Every Saturday:

8am Challenge Yourself swim group: This is a shallow water group that swims about 1km at Williamstown Beach. In summer this is a class covering the basic skills of open water swimming. In winter, we keep moving in the crisp cool, clear water and complete about 1km of swimming at your own pace from the west end of the beach to the east and back. You are supported by a coach on a board and swim in a group of people all around your own level of ability. This is a great place to start your swimming adventure and gain confidence, fitness and skills to take on open water swimming.
May – September: 35 minutes $22
October – April: 45 minutes $22

9am Swim Around the Yellow Poles group: Since 2015, this has been Melbourne’s favourite open water swimming group. Set your own pace and distance. We set up a 700 – 900m course along the beach and out to the deep water around the no-boating markers. You can complete one, two or three laps and you get support from a coach on a board.
May – September: 35 minutes $22 (members get $10 off)
October – April: 45 minutes $22 (members get $10 off)

Winter Solstice Sunset Swim 5.30pm Saturday 18 June
Swim 750m at sunset to mark the shortest day of the year. Entry includes a raffle ticket and you could easily win a new wetsuit or three months free coffee!
$35 (members get $10 off)

Certified Icey Poles 1km Swim + Spa at St Kilda Beach 12noon Sunday 31 July
The coldest water temperature of the year is about 10C at the end of July, so come to St Kilda and swim with us, get a certificate to prove you did it and warm up in the hot spa at St Kilda Sea baths.
$45, add-on a friend for $33 (members get $10 off)

Spring into Spring 1.8km Casual Swim Williamstown Beach to Pointy Rock Sunday 2 October
This is an amazing swim with plenty to see. You’ll forget you’re in Melbourne because abundant sea life will take your breath away. Details TBA

Melbourne Cup Day 2km Swim to Jawbone Marine Park 10am Tuesday 1 November
This has been a annual event since 2017 and is a great way to start your Melbourne Cup Holiday.
Details TBA

Summer Solstice Sunset Swim 7.30pm Saturday 17 December.
A great Saturday evening at the beach and a (slightly romantic :) swim as the sun sets.
Details TBA

Invasion Day 1km or 2km Swim to Jawbone Marine Park 10am Thursday 26 January 2023.
Pay respect to the elders of our beautiful country and sea, including a smoking ceremony and then an awesome swim from Williamstown Beach to Jawbone Marine Park and return.
Details TBA

Point to Point Handicap Championship 700m or 1km 11am Monday 13 March 2023
This is our club championship, anyone can win it and get their name engraved on our perpetual shield and win a medal. You get a handicap start time according to your swim ability and expected finishing time.
Details TBA

Williamtown – Altona Swim Classic 3.8km or 7.6km return 9am Sunday 16 April 2023
This is the big one. Supported by our club boat, boardies and kayakers, you swim from Williamstown to Altona. You can also swim back if you’re up for it.
Details TBA

Magic in May 1.8km Casual Swim to Pointy Rock 12noon Sunday 8 May 2023
You’ll forget you’re still in Melbourne. This is a beautiful and very achievable swim for everyone.
Details TBA

This link is to the booking page for all our classes, squads, swim groups and lessons:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21343742

This club is about supporting people of all abilities to access open water swimming – an amazing lifestyle activity. Support us and support yourself to get healthier and happier.

Thanks

Jason, Neil, Kirsty and the club committee