| Date: |
25/02/2023 |
| Location: |
Leschenault Inlet, Bunbury Rowing Club |
About:
The 41st Barrett Bunbury Swim Thru, presented by the City of Bunbury Surf Lifesaving Club (Inc) Old Boys Club, will be held in the Leschenault Inlet, Bunbury on Saturday 25th February 2023.
This year's 1.6km swim will once again commence from and finish at the Bunbury Rowing Club. The Event will be run in accordance with current Covid-19 requirements and any changes to the regular format will be communicated to all participants prior to entry close off. Follow us on Facebook for up to date event information, photos and results:
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A BBQ for the swimmers and presentations will be held after the swim, with cash prizes for the winner of each category. All prizes are subject to gaining no other trophy.
This is a great family fun day and all profits are donated to the City of Bunbury Surf Lifesaving Club.
General Rules:
During the race competitors are not allowed to receive any outside assistance (except in the case of rescue). No watches are to be worn. The finish will be at the Rowing Club beach. After finishing, make your way through the timing arch. Do not get out of your finishing order. Collect your water. No swimmer shall use paddlers for pace or directional purposes. Paddlers are for the safety of all swimmers.
Safety:
Prior to the start seed yourself according to your ability. Fast swimmers to go first with
slow swimmers at the back. Seek advice if not sure where you fit in the order. If at any
time you experience difficulty in the water and require assistance, float on your back and
raise an arm or make your way into shallow water and attract the Water Safety Marshals.
Participation is voluntary and no liability can be accepted by the organisers for any loss or injury whatsoever.
Travelling?
For travelling participants we recommend booking your accommodation through the Bunbury Visitors Centre, by visiting www.visitbunburygeographe.com.au. |
Organiser:
Barrrett Bunbury Swim Thru
9 Spencer Street
Bunbury WA
Ph: 9722 5311 |
Internet:
https://www.barrettfunerals.com.au/ |
e-mail:
deen@barrettfunerals.com.au |
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Entry and Registrations:
Entry is $40 and closes Friday 24th February 2023 during the day.
Entries on the day are accepted. Entry on the day is $45 - cash only
Minimum age of swimmer is 10 years.
Swimmers must register at the Bunbury Rowing Club, on the day between 1.30pm and 2.30pm to receive their swimming cap and timing band. Timing band to be worn on the left ankle and must be returned upon exiting the water. Tickets for the BBQ will be issued as part of the registration. No responsibility will be taken for personal property left at the Rowing Club.
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Timetable:
| 1:30pm | Registrations Open | | 2:30pm | Registrations close | | 2:45pm | Briefing commences | | 3:00pm | Race Start (mass water start) | | 5:00pm | Presentations & BBQ | |
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Course Map:
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All buoys must be kept on your left hand side.
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Sponsors:
William Barrett & Sons
City of Bunbury
Qube
Aqwest
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