Gracetown Bay Swim celebrates 25 years this Easter

Gracetown’s epic Bay Swim will celebrate 25 years when it kicks off again next month. Slated for the Easter long weekend, the Saturday event is open for registrations now via Eventbrite. Participants will tackle a 1km course around Cowaramup Bay, starting with check-ins at 8.30am and the race an hour later. A signature fundraiser for the Gracetown Cowaramup Bay Association, co-ordinator Alex Martin said a coffee van and bacon and egg rolls courtesy of the Gracetown Tennis Club would be on-site for hungry competitors and spectators. “This fabulous community event was started 25 years ago by Rob Devenish to fundraise for the local community and is a great way to bring the community together,” Mr Martin said. “We have wonderful support from local wineries and businesses contributing to prizes, and with about 20 different categories in age groups from kids to over 70s, there are plenty of prizes going out.” The April 16 event will operate under a 300-swimmer cap, with registrations $20. “Swimmers of all abilities are welcome,” Mr Martin said. “The Gracetown Sea Rescue Group will be in attendance, along with other support vessels and paddlers. “You can swim to win, go at your own pace, or even wear flippers, but the most important thing is to have fun.” At 10.30am, the children’s short-course swim will be held, with online entries $5. Entries close on April 15 and WA’s COVID-19 protocols will be in effect.