MANLY TO BUNDEENA
SWIMMING INFORMATION
Swim from the shores of Manly to the cliffs of Bundeena, an epic 36 km ocean swim across one of Sydney’s most spectacular stretches.
Event Dates & Contingency
Preferred Window:
- 14th – 22nd December 2026
If conditions remain unfavourable, the event may alternatively be held:
- 2nd – 31st January 2026
WHO CAN ENTER
This swim is reserved “for the Best of the Best”.
- Teams: Only experienced ocean-swimming teams will be accepted
- Solo swimmers: Must already have a track record in long-distance ocean swims
Interested athletes are invited to submit an Expression of Interest via email. Each candidate will be vetted carefully to ensure they meet the high standard required.
COST
$800.00 per person
REGISTRATION
How to Register
- Send an email enquiry with your name & phone number to anotherlevelperformance1@gmail.com
- You’ll receive a Participant Waiver / Entry Form via email
- Sign the form, accept the Terms & Conditions, and make your payment
- Your spot is confirmed once paperwork and payment are completed
Terms, Risk & Safety
By entering, participants agree to::
- Read and understand the Terms & Conditions, including assumption of risk, liability exclusions, and event rules
- Participate at your own risk
- Complete the waiver form before taking part
THE SWIM
The swim is a shore start from Little Manly Beach. You will have to swim across Sydney harbour. You will swim across Botany Bay, if large shipping vessels are either entering or leaving the port; then your boat skipper will be instructed by the Race Director to proceed or hold and the swimmer tread water till approval is given to proceed crossing (similar to Manhattan swim). The third harbour to swim across is Port Hacking where swimmers will finish at Bundeena Beach. This swim is for highly experienced ocean swimmers and you may finish at night . Swimmers require boat support, swim support and observer on the boat and support craft is an optional escort.
The aim is to attract world-class, elite swimmers to compete in the Little Manly Beach to Bundeena Beach as part of the world calendar for marathon swimming. Solos swimmers will be required to have a proven track record of marathon swims longer than 20km and there will only be 20 places available. Swimmers’ minimum speed will be expected to be at 3km per hour. There will be check points to ensure swimmers can meet the cut off times.
A detailed swim package will be sent to the swimmers interested in entering.
A detailed skipper package will be sent to the skippers for information on boat support.
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