The Gold Coast Marlins, an Open Water Swimming club in Gold Coast, is hosting a thrilling local event that is sure to excite all swimming enthusiasts. This highly anticipated Open Water Swimming event is an opportunity for swimmers to showcase their skills and compete against one another in a friendly and supportive environment.
Taking place from the first Thursday after Easter until the first week of October each year, the event offers a fantastic platform for participants to challenge themselves. The swim program consists of timed handicap swim races, spanning across various distances including 50, 100, 200, and 400 meters. To keep things exciting, the races are alternated on a weekly basis. One day, swimmers can dive into exhilarating 100m and 50m races, while on another day they can take on the thrilling 200m and 50m races.
But the excitement doesn't end there. After the races, participants can kick back and relax with a well-deserved coffee at the pool café. If you join us on the first Thursday of the month, you'll get to be a part of the exhilarating 400m swim followed by a delightful lunch at the pool café or even a local pub. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow swimmers and share experiences over a delicious meal.
In addition to the adrenaline rush and the chance to bond with like-minded individuals, participants will also have the opportunity to earn valuable points for each swim they complete. These points will contribute to the overall standings, and at the end of each month, the swimmer with the highest score will be awarded a prestigious embroidered towel as a token of their achievement.
The Gold Coast Marlins are proud to have a strong community of swimmers, with a current membership of 35 individuals. This event offers a wonderful opportunity for swim enthusiasts to come together, test their limits, and create lasting memories. So grab your swimming gear, dive into this exciting event, and unleash your inner aquatic superstar with the Gold Coast Marlins!
