General News
10 September, 2022
Great Barrier Reef swim makes post-pandemic debut
GREAT Barrier Reef Ocean Swim Series (GBROSS) is excited to be hosting its first official ocean swim event on top of one of the world’s seven natural wonders, starting on September 4, with the final event on October 22.
Official event ambassador, Liesel Jones OAM, will be attending all the events and urged swimming enthusiasts that this is an opportunity to tick off a trip to the Great Barrier Reef on their bucket list.
“I’m really excited to be supporting this swim series – there are truly no other swims like these anywhere in the world,” Ms Jones said.
“To take part in an event swimming directly over the Great Barrier Reef is something you’ll never forget!”
Gareth Sykes, Founder of GBROSS, and Director of the swim’s major sponsor, Team Elite Merchandise, said the reef swims have been a bucket list item of his own.
“After a successful trial event in 2021, and the return to normalcy post-pandemic, the reef swims are exciting events for us to plan, and even more so for those with the opportunity to attend,” Mr Sykes said.
“There are two event days on this year’s calendar, the ‘Classics’ which is a three-kilometre or five-kilometre swim took place on September 4, or the ‘Challenge’ which is either a three-kilometre race or one kilometre swim the reef on October 22.”
“With huge interest from swimmers in the Northern Hemisphere, this year is perfect for Australians and New Zealanders to get into the swims with some ease,” said Mr Sykes.
This year, GBROSS has ensured a fully inclusive experience out on the reef - transfers on the Quicksilver Reef Ferry, merchandise pack, event participation medal, photography, food, snorkelling opportunities, and chats with Olympic gold medalist, Liesel Jones OAM.
