Push beyond your limits and benchmark your swim performance at our Open Water Timed Distance Swim Challenge on Saturday 1st August. Set against the backdrop of our beautiful lake, this is your chance to chase distance, build confidence, and feel the unmistakable rush of open water performance and achievement.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or stepping up to your first timed challenge, dive into our refreshing lake and settle into your swim rhythm as the stopwatch tracks your performance. No lanes. No chlorine. Just you, your pace, and our 750m swim course ahead. With timing expertly monitored by high performance swim coach Richard Smith, you can concentrate fully on your swim.
EVENT CATEGORIES
Three event categories are available with varying start times, giving you the freedom to select the entry option that best suits you. Choose between a
5km swim running between 14:00 - 17:00, a
3km swim between 15:00 - 17:00 or a
1.5km swim between 16:00 - 17:00. Whatever distance you choose, make the event your own!
All three swim disciplines take place on the main 750m swim course here at Vobster Quay, with your swim time / lap split recorded by by the swim marshal's stopwatch at the end of each 750m lap.
ZOGGS GOGGLES TO BE WON
Thanks to our friends at
Zoggs, we've got six sets of fabulous Zoggs goggles to be given away to the fastest male and female swimmers in each category. Zoggs will also be onsite with their full range of swim products including demo googles you can take in for a swim!
PARTY WITH US!
After a fun swim, join us from 18:00 until late for a fabulous Lakeside Summer Party combining all the things we love about the Summer - sunshine, live music, delicious food and drink, fun activities and great company — all wrapped up in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere! Visit our
Lakeside Summer Party page for more information on this fun-packed Summer event.
Your party ticket includes a hot meal freshly prepared by professional chef Dagmar, a stellar line up of live music till late and a number of engaging and fun workshops. We'll also have a pay bar for those that fancy a Summer tipple or two. Celebrate Summer in style with us!