The West Coast 1000 swim was launched in 2008 and was the first attempt at bringing the world record for number of participants in an open water race to Perth.

We have our eyes on the January 1998 record set by the community of Lorne Victoria set when 3071 swimmers completed the annual Pier to Pub swim.

This year our aim is to rally approximately 4000 swimmers, which would see us land our place in the Guinness Book of World Records. This year's swim will include a 1000 metre race, a 1600 metre race and a 500 metre 'splash for cash', so there is a challenge for every level of swimmer from the novice to the super experienced. Those quickest in the water are up for some great prizes.

World records aside, the West Coast 1000 will be raising funds for Telethon. The swim is simply about fun, fitness and celebrating the Perth way of life.

What to expect on the day

The day's activities will kick off at Cottesloe Beach with a participant briefing at approximately 7.45am. All swimmers will have been given a designated colour coded swim cap prior to the event which specifies the start time of their race. Competitors will then walk the short stroll to the start line at North Cottesloe beach. Swim groups will then depart the beach every 5 mins, each group will contain no more than 350 swimmers. All participants will be timed electronically so the world record and category winners can be verified.

More specific race information will be available closer to the event date so be sure to check this website for updates.

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Why be active?

Healthway proudly sponsors the West Coast 1000 to promote the Heart Foundation’s Be Active message, which encourages adults to find thirty minutes and young people at least sixty minutes of physical activity every day for good health and to feel great.

The benefits of physical activity

As well as helping to prevent health problems such as heart disease, overweight and obesity, stroke and type two diabetes, physical activity can also provide a wide range of other benefits, such as reducing stress, boosting confidence, and increasing energy levels.

Finding time to be more active

It doesn’t have to be difficult to find time for physical activity. Look for ways to be active at school, at home, and in your leisure time, why not take the stairs instead of the lift, take the dog for a walk or even go for a swim.

The West Coast 1000 is a great way to be active, have fun and break a world record!