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Welcome to The Hat Head H2O Swim - January 2026
The H2O Swim.
This year we aim to raise much needed funds for the Local Hat Head Surf Club and the Lilli Pilli Ladies Inc.
The Lilli Pilli Ladies goal is to help local cancer patients who may be travelling a rough journey due to ill health, and, if able, extend a helping hand to those experiencing other medical issues.” The Lilli Pilli Ladies have raised about $40,000 over the past four years to provide vital equipment to Kempsey and Port Macquarie hospitals.
Last year’s event helped the surf club purchase rescue equipment and the "Heart of Courage" raise much needed funds for cancer research.
What's new in 2025!
In 2025 we will once again swim from the boat ramp to the park at the end of town, tide assisted.
Your entry fee includes transport from registration at the event base in the park to the swim start at the boat ramp in a courtesy bus, an Aussie lamb sausage sandwich and either a hot or cold drink on the day - plus free downloadable photos.
Please note we have no teams event this year to save time on the day. There will be first place prizes for each division and random prize draws for those at the presentation.
At the finish area there will be a coffee van, community group demonstrations, BBQ stall from the Hat Head surf club with plenty of shade and parking.
Race Divisions
This year we aim to raise much needed funds for the Local Hat Head Surf Club and the Lilli Pilli Ladies Inc.
The Lilli Pilli Ladies goal is to help local cancer patients who may be travelling a rough journey due to ill health, and, if able, extend a helping hand to those experiencing other medical issues.” The Lilli Pilli Ladies have raised about $40,000 over the past four years to provide vital equipment to Kempsey and Port Macquarie hospitals.
Last year’s event helped the surf club purchase rescue equipment and the "Heart of Courage" raise much needed funds for cancer research.
What's new in 2025!
In 2025 we will once again swim from the boat ramp to the park at the end of town, tide assisted.
Your entry fee includes transport from registration at the event base in the park to the swim start at the boat ramp in a courtesy bus, an Aussie lamb sausage sandwich and either a hot or cold drink on the day - plus free downloadable photos.
Please note we have no teams event this year to save time on the day. There will be first place prizes for each division and random prize draws for those at the presentation.
At the finish area there will be a coffee van, community group demonstrations, BBQ stall from the Hat Head surf club with plenty of shade and parking.
Race Divisions
- Back of the Pack where its ok to swim with flippers etc.
- 15-18 yrs male and female
- 19-29 yrs male and female
- 30-49 yrs male and Female
- 50+yrs male and female
- Elite - Where there is a "surf club challenge", club verses club. Teams of 2 Patrolling members starting in the Elite wave. Wear your 1/4cap and first club to get both swimmers to the finish wins $200.00 for their Surf Club.
2KM swim event information
The 2KM swim will take place in Korogoro Creek, Hat Head NSW - registration will be at the park (event base) at the start of town where the shuttle bus will get you to the race start at the boat ramp. Bring your own swim cap(for the environment).
Start times
** Rego NOW OPEN FROM 6AM** A race briefing will occur 5 minutes before each wave start First bus leaving rego at 6.30am |
Sign on |
All competitors |
07.05am |
1st wave |
Back of pack |
07.15am |
2nd wave |
15 - 18 yrs male and female |
07.25am |
3rd wave |
50+yrs male and female |
07.35am |
4th wave |
19 - 29 yrs male and female |
07.45am |
5th wave |
30 - 49 yrs male and female |
07.55am |
6th wave |
Elite Male and Female and surf club challenge |
8.30am |
Presentation |
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Individual fees
Triathlon Australia member |
$45.00 |
Non-member |
$46.00 – this includes a Triathlon Australia One Day Licence* |
Online entries close midnight Thursday January 9th, 2025
*Note: One Day Licence Racing Insurance - If you do not have a current Triathlon Australia membership which includes insurance for racing, you’ll need to purchase a One Day Licence (ODL) with your event registrations – cost $1.00 - which provides a limited level of cover for racing.
*Note: One Day Licence Racing Insurance - If you do not have a current Triathlon Australia membership which includes insurance for racing, you’ll need to purchase a One Day Licence (ODL) with your event registrations – cost $1.00 - which provides a limited level of cover for racing.
ENTRIES OPEN NOW (closing on 9/1/25)
Late entries will be taken on the day from 6.00am to 6.45am and they will incur an extra $10 charge on top of the regular entry fees above, e.g. $55 for individuals and plus $1 one day Triathlon Australia licence fee if required.
- Start line is located at the boat ramp in the caravan park. A courtesy bus will be provided to ferry people from the event base to the surf club then a short walk to start line.
- Water safety will be provided by the Hat Head Surf Lifesaving Club
- Parking is at the event base at the park in Straight Street where you first enter the village
- This event has been sanctioned by Triathlon Australia
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