Pickie to Pier Open Water Swim – Rescheduled

The full Seaside Revival event may not be happening this year, but one element of Seaside Revival that we didn’t want to go without was the now legendary Pickie to Pier Swim. Originally held from the early 1900s to the 1980s, this event was revived in 2019 after a 30-year hiatus, and we're thrilled to be celebrating our 6th year back in action.

Last year, we modified the course to pay homage to the original route, starting and finishing at Skippingstone Beach (Pickie). The feedback was fantastic, so once again participants will swim towards the Eisenhower Pier, navigating around an 800m marked course before returning to the beach.

Safety is our top priority, and we are passionately committed to ensuring that all our swimmers have a fun and secure experience. With qualified safety crew, thorough course markings, and safety briefings, you can dive in with confidence and focus on enjoying the thrill of the swim. We strongly advise that you must be able to swim 1000m within 30 minutes and all entrants must wear a tow float.

Prizes

All swimmers receive a race swim cap, finisher medal, complimentary hot drinks and snacks to refuel post-race.

The winners receive:

• 1st Prize trophy
• 2nd Prize trophy
• 3rd Prize trophy

Safety Cover provided by Safer Waters.

Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or entering your first open water swimming event, the Pickie to Pier Swim welcomes all water enthusiasts to come together for sun, sea, and spirited competition.

Please read our Terms and Conditions of entry.