AUSTRALIAN TRIPLE CROWN SWIM
April 2025 with 06:30am start time (during daylight saving) or if bad weather the following contingency dates:
- April 2025 OR 2 weeks after that in 2025.
- Next available date will be xx April 2025, xx th May 2025. etc.
- Palm Beach NSW to Shelly Beach NSW
- Organised by Another Level Performance Pty Ltd
The Palm Beach to Shelly swim is an open water swimming event in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia. The swim was set up to cater for the various channel swims around the world. The swim starts from Palm Beach and finishes at Shelly Beach. The 24km ultra-marathon swim is open to qualified solo swimmers, duos, and teams of four.
Videos of previous year swims:
Anna Strachan First female to complete Australian Triple Crown
There is a new Risk management requirement for eligibility/qualification to swim due to the increase in SIPS and logistic costs.
Eligibility to swim in the 10km – you must have completed a 10km swim in the last 12 months. Due to the increase in SIPS – you must have previously swam 19.5km or more to be able to enter the 24km.
10km swim is a deep water start from your boat will be 1km -2km start offshore
This year there will also be a 10km swim as part of the course open to solos and duos. The 10 km swimmers will start 1-2km offshore opposite Narabeen SLSC (it will be a boat start). 10 km swimmers will start 13:00 to coincide with the 24km swimmers.
There are 100 entrants allowed and the 24km marathon swimmers will have priority entry. Additional numbers will require a risk assessment and the availability of additional water safety. This may increase entry price.
“Sunset clause” If you have previously paid but not done the swim yet, then you must do it this year or you lose your money and your entry into the swim. Therefore you will have to pay a new entry fee to enter the following year.
Entry fee is $400.00 (non refundable)
The Palm Beach to Shelly Beach 24km is one of the official Australian Triple Crown swims:
https://www.derwentriverbigswim.com/australian-triple-crown-of-ultra-marathon-swimming
https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Triple_Crown_of_Australia
The aim is to attract world-class, elite swimmers to compete in the palm2shelly Beach as part of the world calendar for marathon swimming. Also, to assist swimmers preparing for the Ocean’s seven channel swims.
Event schedule
Participant’s registration accepted up to four weeks prior to the event. NO LATE ENTRIES.
SWIMMING RULES: WOWSA Rules.
Course map
Registration:
How to register. Please send an email enquiry and your phone number. You will then be called to have a talk about the swim and if you qualify; then an entry form will be sent out via email anotherlevelperformance1@gmail.com ENTRIES OPEN now and close at 100 people.
Entries close 28th February 2025.
Swim information packs will be sent to swimmers.
Skipper information packs will be sent to Skippers.
COVID 19 rules
- In Line with NSW Government stay safe rules, the event will implement the following:
- Comply with Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020 under the Public Health Act 2010 Division 3.
- Contingency plan will be a water start instead of a beach start.
Race officials
Another Level Performance officials include:
Tim Garrett
The official will make decisions on
- Entrants swim qualifications and ability to swim
- Race conditions on day of event
- Disqualification issues
Wetsuits permitted (WOWSA non compliance) but please note you are not eligible for prizes.
Cost subject to changes.
- 24km swimmers
- Solo swimmers: $400
- Duo swimmers: $700
- 4 person team: $1400
- 10km swimmers
- Solo swimmers: $180
- Team swimmers: $400
Entries close 28th February 2025.
To be eligible to enter and participate in this swim, you must fill in the PARTICIPANT WAIVER ENTRY FORM and agree to…
I have read this document and understand the Term and Conditions, including the exclusion of liability, assumption of risk, the risk warning and acknowledgment, I understand the contents as the Participant. I agree to the Term and Conditions, I agree to participate in the Event at my own risk.
Safety
Safety in the water is paramount, so many things can go wrong. For the palm2shelly swim, an observer and boat support are required. The boat must be within 10m of the swimmer. While the risk of a shark attack is low the consequences are high.
Channel preparation
If you are preparing for a channel swim this year, this swim is definitely a great lead up swim, confidence booster and an opportunity to test your nutrition and swim strategy. A great opportunity to meet some incredible people, listen to interesting stories, network and enjoy the company of like minded people.
Save money
Doing endurance sports is an expensive pastime. So I want your expenses to be low where possible. For this reason, I accept that swimmers can swim with either one or two other swimmers (maximum 3) to keep boat costs down. However, swimmers should be the same pace and you will need to go as fast as the slowest swimmer and stay within your support vessel 10m range. Swim strategy and pace rate is a discussion for “your” group and not one that I can engage in.
Interstate or International swimmers
If you are coming from interstate or international and flying in… Make sure you get a flexi ticket. If weather conditions are too bad then the swim will be cancelled till safer conditions are favourable. We should know in the week leading up to the race if conditions are favourable. This will be determined by the Burea of Meteorology. These predictions and weather conditions will dictate if your vessel can go out offshore open water and provide support. The owner or skipper of the vessel are ultimately responsible for your safety and their guidelines are set by their insurance and acceptable weather conditions for the boat.
Boat Hire
My Harbour Boat http://www.myharbour.com.au or call on 0448 146 880
Self Drive Boat Hire call on 0447 645 321
Sydney Boat Hire http://www.sydneyboathire.com.au or call on 02 8765 1222
BOAB Boat Hire call on 1300 00 2622
OZ Boat Hire http://www.ozboathire.com.au or call on 0450 111 555
Kayak Hire
Contact Sophie re kayak hire at sophie@ozpaddle.com.au
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