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Whitehaven Ocean Swim is held on the Kings Birthday long weekend - 4th October 2026. Choose 500m, 1km or 2km distances.

Registration now open https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

03/05/2026

And the winner for a FREE ENTRY to Whitehaven Open Water Swim is ….

29/04/2026

🚩 YOUR FINISH LINE IS WAITING.
This is the brand new Whitehaven flag! 🌊 It’s going to be standing tall on the world’s most famous silica sand, waiting to welcome you out of the crystal-clear Whitsunday waters. 🏝️

⚡ WE ARE 60% SOLD OUT! ⚡
Only 40% of spots remain for this iconic Swim on Sunday, 4 October. Will you be the one running past this flag to claim your finisher medal? 🏅
Whether you're eyeing the 500m, 1km, or 2km, the clock is ticking. Once these spots are gone, they're gone!

🔗 Secure your spot before we hit 100% capacity: https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

18/04/2026

👑 SWIM | STAY | PARTY 👑 with over half tickets already SOLD, don’t delay. Register at sinkers.au.

07/04/2026

Yes — add to cart! 🛒

Don’t miss your limited-edition Whitehaven Open Water Swim polo shirt — grab yours at checkout before they’re gone.

Shop now 👉 https://sinkers.au/merch

03/04/2026

Limited edition Whitehaven Open Water Swim 2026 cap are on sale now! Pre-purchase now and collect with your registration pack on the day.

$15 each

Purchase here:
https://sinkers.au/merch

01/04/2026

🏝️ Whitehaven Open Water Swim – ALL REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Registrations are now open to swimmers and guests (non-swimmers)!

Masters Swimming Queensland and the North Mackay Sinkers welcome you to the third Whitehaven Beach Open Water Swim in the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands. Held on the iconic Whitehaven Beach, recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this event promises an unforgettable day in paradise.

🏁 Choose your distance: 500m | 1km | 2km

Registration includes:
🚤 Ferry transfers from Shute Harbour
🎟️ Race entry
🍽️ Lunch on the beach
🌞 A stunning day at Whitehaven Beach
👕 Official event merchandise available
🎉 After party at Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill
🏨 Discount accommodation available at Club Croc Airlie Beach

Guests are welcome to join the adventure, relax on the beach, and enjoy the day alongside our swimmers.

🔗 Full event details, race guide & tickets: https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

✨ Entries are limited, so secure your spot early!

28/03/2026

⏰ Final Call for Masters Members!
Only 2 days left to secure your exclusive discount before registrations open to the public!
Don’t miss your chance to lock in your spot early and save 💥

🌊 Public registrations open in just 2 days — once they’re live, it’s game on!

https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

21/03/2026

Special message from Rachel and Dan 🏝️

20/03/2026

🚨 Last Chance for Early Bird Entries! 🚨

Attention all Master Swimming Masters Swimming Australia members – this is your FINAL week to grab early bird pricing!

⏳ Discount ends 31 March
Don’t miss out – secure your spot, save on entry, and start counting down to an unforgettable swim in paradise.

Proudly supported by MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland

👉 Register now: https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

Tag your swim buddies and lock it in! 💙

16/03/2026

🌊 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open!

We’re excited to announce that sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Whitehaven Open Water Swim are now available!

This iconic event brings together swimmers, supporters, and the community in one of Australia’s most spectacular locations. We invite local businesses and organisations to partner with us and be part of something truly special.

🤝 Get involved:
Sponsorship opportunities are available until 30 April 2026.

💜Supporting our community:
We are proud to once again support Mackay Women's Services as our charitable beneficiary for 2026.

If you’d like to express your interest in becoming a sponsor, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch to learn more about the available partnership opportunities.

https://sinkers.au/

04/03/2026

🌊 Whitehaven Open Water Swim – Early Bird Entries NOW OPEN!
Masters Swimmers, this is YOUR moment! 💥

Early bird registrations are officially open for the Whitehaven Open Water Swim — and you don’t want to miss this iconic ocean experience.

⏳ Early bird discount closes 01/04/2026
Secure your spot, save on your entry, and start counting down to an unforgettable swim in paradise.

💙Proudly supported by MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland
✨ A huge thank you to Sam Brown, Director of Recording and website wizard, who designed and launched our new website in just four days! Your skill and dedication created a professional, seamless checkout experience we’re incredibly proud of — and so grateful for. So go check out the brand-new website and register today!

👉 Register now: https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

Tag your swim buddies and lock it in! 🌊✨

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Whitehaven Beach
Beach, QLD

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https://sinkers.au/whitehaven

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