About the swim

Saturday 2011 dates TBA

There are not many harbours in the world that can boast the clear waters and reefs of those found in Port Vila, Vanuatu and Iririki Island, nestling in the Harbour just 350 metres offshore from Port Vila Town, provides a natural and inviting challenge for any swimmer, whether it be to swim across from the town to the Island’s Jetty, or to swim around the island.

The inaugural Vanuatu Ocean Swim, held in 2002 followed a 3.2Km diamond shaped course starting and finishing at the old Rossi Restaurant with a circumnavigation of Iririki Island. That first event attracted 38 swimmers and in recent years has grown to include over 200 swimmers annually.

The Vanuatu Ocean Swim has spawned an interest in swimming for fitness among Port Vila residents and most weekday lunchtimes and Saturday mornings will see the “Port Vila Masterbathers”, taking to the harbour waters just off Nambawan Café adjacent to the ‘Mamas Craft Market’. There are also several “Masterbathers” Swim competitions held throughout the year.

The Vanuatu Ocean Swim features a swim clinic with some of the world’s top swimmers, welcome functions, unique cultural entertainment and Awards Dinner.

Without the support of the following sponsors this event would not be possible, and Pacific Swims would like to thank: