The Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic is South Australia’s largest open water swim and street festival and it is the platform for our fabulously famous Marilyn Jetty Swim!
While the Brighton Jetty Classic itself has been running annually on the first Sunday in February since 2006, the Marilyn Jetty Swim started in 2014 thanks to founding Marilyn, Sarah Tinney.
As a Swim Marilyn, the swim is the highlight of the day and will see you join your fellow look-a-likes as you swim or paddle 400 metres around the iconic Brighton Jetty, creating a sea of Marilyns. It’s really a spectacular sight! Just take a look here.
While the swim itself is the main highlight, there is plenty of fun to be had right across the whole day.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect on the day:
From 7.30 am:
- Marilyns arrive bright and early, all dressed up and ready to go for the big morning ahead.
- Check in at the Cancer Council SA marquee – you’ll be greeted by our marvellous Marilyn volunteers who will check your name off, and provide you with your swim tag and water entry wristband.
- Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide – all Marilyns are SunSmart and provided with a FREE 35ml SPF 50 sunscreen to apply throughout the morning.
- Pump up that swim ring – our trusty team will ensure your swim ring is looking good.
- Smile for the camera – gather together for a final pep talk from our fearless leader Sarah and group photo.
From 9.45 am:
- Brighton prefers blondes – promenade down Jetty Road towards the Marilyn Zone to a sea of excited onlookers and supporters.
- Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide (again!) – drop off your Swim bag in the Marilyn Zone and remember to reapply sunscreen.
From 10.30 am:
- Head down to the sand and get ready to take the plunge – on your marks, get set, swim!
- Celebrate! Post-swim celebrations with your fellow Marilyns at the Marilyn Zone.
