Watermans to the Wall - 12 Apr 2026

The 2026 Watermans To The Wall is an iconic community swim event hosted by Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, with all profits from the event used to purchase lifesaving equipment to keep beachgoers safe.

Starting at Watermans Bay beach the 2.4km course covers a stunning part of the WA coastline. The +400 swimmers compete as individuals.

A cash prize and medals are on offer, with novelty prizes also awarded.

The event has 2 categories:

• the WTTW long course (solo only approx. 2.4k), and
• the short course (solo only approx. 1.2k).

As per previous years, this event includes a Wade and Wave component (a spectator viewing point 300mt from the finish), which will see swimmers return to the beach briefly to run around a flag in the shallows, before heading back out to compplete the swim. This gives supporters the chance to cheer on their competitors before seeing the at the finish line.

What you need to know:

• Early entry (up to 31 March 2026) fee is $50.00 per competitor 
  • Entries before 31 March 2026 will receive a souvenir WTTW gift (capped to the first 200 entries)
• Late entry (from 1 April 2026) fee is $70.00 per competitor 
• Entries will be accepted on race day at a fee of $70.00 per competitor, however they will NOT be eligible for medals or the estimated time prize.
• Limited to 500 entries
• No refunds
• $500 prize for the swimmer finishing closest to their estimated time.
• Medals will be awarded for fastest male & female open swimmers, and fastest male & female junior (under 16) in both long course and short course swimmers.
• Wetsuits allowed (no watch) for closest to estimated time award.
• Wetsuits not eligible for fastest times categories.
• Swimmers must be min age of 12 on the day of the event
• Time limit for swim will be 1hr 30 mins
• Mandatory field: The winning club will be awarded the "Champion Club Pennant".
  • The winning club must have a min of 5 solo long course swimmers entered from your club to qualify for the "Champion Club Pennant". 
  • If you wish to add another club to the list, please contact the Sorrento SLSC office via email: admin@sorrentoslsc.org.au
  • If you are not a member of a club, select "No club"

Registrations close on midnight Friday the 10th April 2026.

In case of dispute, the event committee will adjudicate, with their decision being final.