Editor’s note: The event has been cancelled due to the weather. Please read the statement from the organisers.
Coogee Island Challenge, the bi-annual ocean swim at Coogee Beach, is on once again! Mounted by the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, this event has been running for more than 20 years and continues to attract more participants to raise more funds each year.
As with the previous challenges, this year’s swim, to be held on Sunday, 10 April 2022, will be divided into three: 800m Junior Dash for 8 to 12-year-old kids, 1km swim across the bay, and the 2.4km swim around Wedding Cake Island.
“There’s nothing quite like swimming around Wedding Cake Island and crossing the finish line after conquering the sometimes challenging ocean conditions off Coogee Beach.”
| TIME | EVENT |
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration (Late registration fees will apply) |
| 8:30 a.m. | 800m Junior Dash (10-12 years of age) |
| 9:15 a.m. | 1km Splash n Dash (min age 13 yrs) |
| 10:00 a.m. | 2.4km Coogee Island Challenge​ (min age 13 yrs) |
Participants, staff, and volunteers are expected to be fully vaccinated. There are over 200 volunteer surf lifesavers to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
“We have a significant number of surf rescue assets on the water and in the air, both from surf lifesaving and the Randwick Council lifeguards, which includes multiple rescue boats and jet skis along with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter on call. This is backed up with a large number of surf lifesavers on the water throughout the course.”
