First held in 1922, the event was the first ocean swimming race in WA and was won by tiny 14-year-old Maisie Boyle, the only female winner to date.

The swim was held on and off until 1960 and then once, in 1990, until it was resurrected in 2003.

The individual winner’s trophy features a silver-plated teapot, which is a replica of the one presented to Maisie. (See attachment for more history.)

For those new to open water swimming, there is a non-competitive 400m swim called the BE ACTIVE Novice Ocean Swim. For the first time, there will also be a corporate challenge section with its own trophy.

Proceeds from the event support The Freo Doctor (The Fremantle Hospital Medical Research Foundation) and St Patrick’s Community Support Centre.

More information is available at Freo Fins’ website (www.freofins.com).