The race is being held at Williamstown Beach with the course heading out over the reef and back into shore, with a multi lap course for the longer distances. The rock wall near the Life Saving Club offers a unique spectating platform for the race which is expected to bring a large number of swimmers to the event.
The WOW Challenge will be an exciting event for both participants and spectators, with multiple distance categories for all levels of swimmers starting from 8am on the 19th of December, 2015.
EVENT WOW Challenge
WHEN Saturday 19th December, 2015
DISTANCE
STATE OPEN WATER CHAMP EVENTS 5km / 10km
WOW CHALLENGE SWIMS 750m / 1.2km / 2.5km / 5km
WHERE Williamstown Beach, Victoria, Australia
REGISTER https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=17600
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The day is shaping up to be a major sporting event for the area as the new WOW Challenge will be featuring the current world champion, Jordan Wilimovsky, lining up against some of Australia's finest swimmers.
Sam Sheppard holding an open water clinic with Williamstown Nippers