Sat 12 Dec · 6:30am
South Beach · South Fremantle
join the historic Fremantle ocean swim at your own distance
Get ticketson fremantle.wa.gov.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
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The Fremantle Ports Swim Thru is a swim for everyone, with three distances on offer to suit all abilities.
Try the 1.6km, 3.2km or 250m ‘Try It’ chaperoned swim, perfect for newbies or parents and children.
The Fremantle Ports Swim Thru began in 1922 and was the first ocean-water swimming race in Western Australia. Believed to have been the longest ocean swimming race in Australia at the time, earning the nickname “The Big Swim”. The first race was won by 14-year-old Maisie Boyle who, to this day, is the only female winner of the race. For her efforts, Maisie won a teapot, a replica of which sits atop the current trophy, known as the Maisie Boyle trophy. She is also the inspiration for our logo, which was designed by Jenny Kostner. In 2022 we celebrated the event’s 100-year anniversary.
We are the oldest swim on WA’s open water calendar, and proud of our commitment to supporting the local community including Freo Street Doctor Mobile Health Clinic and St Patrick’s Community Support Centre.
Quick answers
When is Fremantle Ports Swim Thru?
Sat 12 Dec 2026, 6:30am.
Where is it?
South Beach, South Fremantle, WA.
Where do I get tickets?
On fremantle.wa.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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