Busselton Jetty Swim takes place on Sat, Feb 13, 2027 in Busselton, Australia. The main route is 3.6 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 13, 2027
- Start
- Busselton 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 19-week plan to Busselton Jetty Swim
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Western Australia's iconic annual open water swimming event features a signature 3.6km swim around the Busselton Jetty in the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay.
What this race demands
The Busselton Jetty Swim requires sustained open-water endurance to complete the 3.6 km distance around the jetty in Geographe Bay.
Open-Water Endurance
The 3.6 km distance requires continuous freestyle swimming over an extended duration without the aid of walls or resting points.
Sighting and Navigation
Swimming a circuit around the Busselton Jetty in open water demands consistent bilateral breathing and sighting skills to maintain a direct line.
Your road to race day
Race day at Busselton Jetty Swim is 19 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base7 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 22, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Busselton Jetty Swim?
Busselton Jetty Swim takes place on Sat, Feb 13, 2027 in Busselton, Australia.
How long is Busselton Jetty Swim?
The main route is 3.6 km.
What does Busselton Jetty Swim demand?
The Busselton Jetty Swim requires sustained open-water endurance to complete the 3.6 km distance around the jetty in Geographe Bay.
Who is Busselton Jetty Swim for?
Busselton Jetty Swim is open to all participants.
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