Penguin Island Swim – 5 December 2020

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The 2021 Penguin Island Swim is scheduled for 5th December, with the first race commencing at 10:30am.

The Penguin Island Swim is part of the Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series.

The Races

The 2km event will be held in two waves, Open and Juniors*.  The minimum age for entrants is 12 years on the day of the swim.

There is also a 500m swim that is open to all ages (from U10s).

*subject to number of entries

The Course

The 2 km swim is a triangular course held in the Rubicon Estuary, between Penguin Island and the Port Sorell SLSC at Hawley Beach. The 500m swim is a u-shaped course.

Both races start and finish in front of the Port Sorell SLSC on Freers Beach.

 

Registrations

Online registrations will be available through Webscorer by clicking this link.

Registration will also be available on the day until 9:30am.

Whilst you will be able to register on the day, you’ll save money by registering online prior to the day of the event.

Penguin Island Classic 2km

Open / Masters / Senior Masters
$ 30 online price
  • Open - Female
  • Open - Male
  • Masters - Female
  • Masters - Male
  • Senior Masters - Female
  • Senior Masters - Male
Register
Save $$ with online pre-registration. Registration on the day $35.

Penguin Island Classic 2km

Juniors
$ 20 online price
  • Junior - Female
  • Junior - Male
Register
Save $$ with online pre-registration. Registration on the day $25.

Penguin Island 500m

Open / Masters / Senior Masters
$ 20 online price
  • Novice - Male
  • Novice - Female
Register
Save $$ with online pre-registration. Registration on the day $25.

Penguin Island 500m

Junior
$ 15 online price
  • Novice - Male
  • Novice - Female
Register
Save $$ with online pre-registration. Registration on the day $20.

Penguin Island Swim Sponsor

The 2020 Penguin Island Swim is brought to us thanks to the amazing generosity of Shearwater-based MJ Miller Electrical.

Martin and his team at MJ Miller Electrical continue to provide Port Sorell SLSC exceptional and vital support across all areas of our club and we are immensely grateful for their valuable contribution to our activities.

Locally-based, but servicing the whole of Tasmania, MJ Miller provides a range of electrical installation, breakdown and preventative maintenance services.

Learn more about MJ Miller Electrical’s team and services on their website, www.mjmillerelectrical.com

Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series Sponsor

The Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series is sponsored by Engine Swim.

Engine Swim is one of the world’s leading swimwear manufacturers servicing the Swimming & Surf Life Saving communities through-out Australasia. They specialise in performance swimming products for athletes while also providing quality custom sportswear to the larger team community. View Engine Swim’s full range here: https://www.engineswim.com/ 

Notice to Mariners

The Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club appreciates the cooperation of our local boating community in ensuring the safety of the competitors in the Penguin Island Swim.

The club has issued a Notice to Mariners that can be seen below and downloaded here.