Event Day Information
| Date: | Sunday, 17 March |
| Start time: | Media Wave Swim @ 7:30 |
| Finish Time: | Party Wave Swim @ 13:45 Everyone gets to swim again. No need to register. |
Wave Times
The Sydney Skinny is an untimed, open water swim. You must be over 18 to participate.
There are two courses. The beginner 300m or the more serious 900m. You must be able to swim 10 x lengths in the pool without stopping to participate in the 900m swim.
You can change your mind on the day.
Event Schedule:
| Registration Opens / Patrons Arrive | 7:00am | |
| Media Escorted to Beach | 7:15am | |
| Official Welcome | 7:20am | |
| Marshalling Time | Swim Time | |
| VIP & Media Wave | 7:00am | 7:30am |
| Clear Beach of Media - 8:00am (must be clear by 8:30am) | ||
| Wave 1 | 8:10am | 8:30am |
| Wave 2 | 8:30am | 9:15am |
| Wave 3 - Charlie Teo Foundation | 9:15am | 10:00am |
| Wave 4 | 10:00am | 10:45am |
| Wave 5 - Get Naken Australia | 10:45am | 11:30am |
| Wave 6 | 11:30am | 12:15pm |
| Wave 7 - Mostly Women's Wave | 12:15am | 13:00pm |
| Wave 8 - Party Wave | 13:00pm | 13:45pm |
| HIGH TIDE (1.34m) | 15:33PM | |
| Baggage Closes | 1:00pm | |
| Event Closes | 14:00pm |
Registration
When you arrive please go to the REGISTRATION desk. The staff will tick off your name from the list of registered participants.
You will receive a coloured wrist band. This is proof that you're a participant, please don't remove it. Each wave has a different colour wristband. Your band will be checked at each checkpoint to ensure you're swimming in the correct wave.
Wave numbers are capped at 120 swimmers for water safety and crowd control measures.
ON THE DAY ENTRIES
You can buy tickets online until 10am on Sunday 17 March. If you want to bring a friend, tickets will be available on the day from the Registration Area - please check the website for details. The Swim is filling up faster than ever so we strongly suggest you buy tickets online in advance.
We can not take cash on the day, please register online via the website - www.sydneyskinny.com.au
Transport & Getting there
GETTING THERE
The Sydney Skinny celebrates all that is good in the World – pollution isn’t one. And as parking is limited, if possible, please leave your car behind and use public transport, rideshare, stroll or bicycle to get to Middle Head, Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Event is located at the very end of Middle Head Road. Walk into the boom gate and follow the signs.
Parking in the surrounds of Middle Head National Park costs $15 for the day or $6 per hour.
***IMPORTANT: We have some challenges this year with traffic. There is a Triathlon on the same day and the road will be closed from the roundabout at HMAS Penguin. Participants will be asked to walk in from there and no participant vehicles will be allowed in.
SHUTTLE
IF WE CAN OPERATE IT: Our free mini bus shuttle service will collect you from Mosman Junction and Taronga Zoo Wharf and take you to and from The Sydney Skinny (from 9am until 1pm). The service from Taronga Zoo Wharf will commence at 9am after the first ferry has come in. Flag down a bus with our sign in the window.
There are buses that go from Taronga Zoo to Middle Head the 238 and 111 route takes 28 mins from the Wharf.
An Uber is approximately $15 from the Wharf to Middle Head.
Please see below the ferry timetable for getting to Taronga Zoo Wharf.
You can use the NSW Transport planner to help you plan your trip here: http://www.transportnsw.info
Cobblers Beach will be clear of boats from 5am so if you do plan to arrive via water, please find alternate mooring sites.
Swim Courses
SWIM COURSE
The Swim is not timed and nor is it a race. You choose one of two swim courses on the day, the 900m or the nudie novice 300m – both courses are designed to keep swimmers close to the beach at all times. Follow the relevant buoys that will guide you.
All swimmers in each wave will start together and you can change your distance selection on the day.
SAFETY
Three water safety boats and 15 x lifesaving staff from South Maroubra Surf Club will be on rescue boards providing water safety on the day. If you need assistance, DO NOT PANIC. Raise your arms to get the attention of one of the lifesavers who will assist you.
SWIMMING AIDS
You are welcome to bring any swim aids you choose. Fins, pool noodles and swim boards welcome - but please be mindful of other swimmers.
SARONGS
To protect your modesty and celebrate your fantastic achievement, you will be handed a collectable, 2024 Sydney Skinny Sarong from our Sarong Team as you leave the water.
Party Wave
PARTY WAVE – WAVE 8
Every swimmer has the chance to swim again in the last wave of the day. The requirement is to have a wristband or to be a member of staff or a volunteer.
When this wave is finished the event closes and you’re welcome to stay on the beach. Please note, the shuttle buses will stop running at 1pm (before this wave finishes) and all water safety, staff and volunteers will finish their shifts. The end of this wave signals the end of the event and also our responsibility for your safety.
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2024 will be the fifth year the Sydney Skinny unites the brain cancer community in the fight against this insidious disease.
