Swanny Ocean Classic
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Swanny Ocean Classic
The Swanny Ocean Classic is an annual coastal event organised by the Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club and held since 1986. The course covers 2 km along the coastline from Cottesloe Beach, immediately in front of the Indiana Tearooms, to Swanbourne Beach, finishing in front of the Swanbourne Patrol Tower.
There are four separate events, each following the same Cott to Swanny route:
- 2 km swim
- 2 km SUP
- 2 km run
- 2 km racing mal
The swim, SUP and racing mal events start in the water; the run is land based along sand and the coastal path. The water course is marked with buoys and supported by water safety personnel on boards. Wetsuits and other swim aids are allowed for inclusivity but competitors using them are not eligible for awards; all such aids must be declared at entry or on the day. The minimum age for swim competitors is 12 years.
The racing mal event uses standard surf lifesaving racing malibu boards and competitors must bring their own board. In SUP and mal events, boards may be left behind the finish line and should be retrieved promptly and placed safely out of the way of other finishers. The event typically attracts around 1000 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
