OCEAN LOVERS FESTIVAL - Action - Bondi Salties

Calling all ocean lovers to join the Bondi Salties for our inaugural Swim for the Ocean, a celebration of the Ocean Lovers Festival and its mission to protect our blue planet.

Dive into the spirit of the festival as we come together to honour and safeguard the ocean. Start the day with a soft sand run, followed by a point-to-point swim (~1.3kms), a group photo, and a coffee at Glory Days. Bring your friends, embrace the salty vibes, and help make waves for a healthier ocean!

WHEN: 6:15 am Friday 14th & 21st March, 2025

WHERE: North Bondi Boat Ramp

Disclaimer: Bondi Salties is an informal group who meet at the North Bondi Ramp and swim at 6:15am, on a Friday. They swim from North Bondi to South Bondi and back, approximately 700 metres each way. Each swimmer has a personal responsibility to decide whether or not they swim on any particular day. They should only swim if they are completely confident about the conditions of the surf, ocean and weather that they are choosing to swim in as ocean swimming can be a dangerous recreational activity. All swimmers have a personal responsibility to determine that they have the physical condition to enter into and complete a swim safely without any water safety assistance from other swimmers or the group as a whole. If a swimmer has any existing physical condition or any doubt as to their ability to complete a swim they should have a medical check-up first. Swimmers under the age of 18 should only swim if accompanied by a parent or a person who has parental responsibility for them. Swimmers should be aware that there is no water safety nor insurance in the event of sustaining injury etc. If you choose to swim at any other time or on any other route, be it with Bondi Salties, or with friends whom you have made through the Bondi Salties, the same applies.

This event will also drive support for the Sydney Coast Hope Spot program. Donations collected through our charity partner, Underwater Earth, will help maintain and expand the program's community engagement efforts. All contributions will directly support this vital cause with contributions over $2 being tax-deductible.

The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia's largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the Ocean. It is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music & Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.