38th Rip View Swim Classic

Held annually at Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, the Rip View Swim Classic is one of Victoria’s favourite open water swim events. With distances of 600m, 1.4km, and 3.8km, the course offers clean, shallow waters protected from ocean swell, perfect for swimmers of all levels.

Timed with the ebbing tide, swimmers enjoy a natural tow along the course, making for fast times and big smiles. The event is known for its high safety ratio, small age groupings, well-marked course, and friendly volunteers.

All swims hug the shoreline with buoys on swimmers’ right for easy pacing. Each year, over 1,000 participants take part, including elite Ironmen, Ironwomen, and national-level swimmers.

It’s a fun, family-friendly day of fitness by the sea, just a short drive from Melbourne, Geelong, or the Surf Coast.