Event Briefings

Ultramarathon and solo swimmers and one swimmer representing every duo and team are required to attend an event briefing. Skippers and paddlers are also encouraged to attend an event briefing.

Briefings outline key information for race day, including registration, race rules, skipper and paddler requirements, reports about the course, wave start times, cut-off times, first aid and important emergency information.

Swimmers will also collect their race packs, meet other swimmers, have a chance to talk about the event, and ask questions to organisers in person.

Read/download the 2025 PORT TO PUB EVENT HANDBOOK

Watch the 2025 PORT TO PUB EVENT BRIEFING VIDEO

Important Note
Ultramarathon and Solo swimmers and one member from every duo and team MUST attend the Main Event Briefing. Skippers and paddlers are also invited to attend.

6 March 2025 | 5:00pm
Location: Centenary Building, Claremont Showgrounds

• 5:00pm Doors open for information, stall browsing, and socialising
• 6:00pm Main briefing presentation
• 6.30pm Race pack collection

Description of Main Race Briefing
Presentation of event information and safety regulations. Swimmers will collect their official Port to Pub briefing book and competitor race packs. Race and sponsor stalls will be available for questions and purchases, including 2025 Port to Pub merchandise.

Contents of competitor race packs

• Competitor number tattoos
• Competitor swim cap
• Disposable blueChip timing band
• Support boat stickers
• Paddler boat stickers
• Paddler wrist bands for entry into the recovery tent
• Port to Pub competitor t-shirt (check that you have the correct size)
• Gifts from sponsors

Stalls at the briefing include

• KC Australia
• Redipods / Redibuilt Homes
• Little Things Gin
• FISKI
• PROmotion
• Coastal Orthopaedics
• Tailwind Nutrition Australia
• Murph&Murph
• People4Ocean Sun Care
• Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation

10 March 2025 | 5:30pm and 6:45pm

Location: The View Club House at Blue HQ Fremantle
7-10 Mews Road, Fremantle WA

Note about entering: Entry to Blue HQ is through the pedestrian gate next to the dark grey vehicle gate (not the white vehicle gate). Entering here will lead you into the yard and to The View venue which is upstairs.

Description
Skippers have the option of attending either the Main Event Briefing (details above) or one of two Skippers Briefings scheduled for 10th March. The Skippers Briefing is specific to skippers and is an opportunity to ask questions and meet event officials. It is also a chance to treat our skippers as we appreciate all that they do for our Port to Pub swimmers.

The Skippers Briefing is located at The View Club House at Blue HQ Fremantle. Skippers are treated to a beautiful view, Gage Roads beer or Little Things Gin seltzer, and a chance to chat with other skippers.

There are TWO SESSIONS. You can choose to attend either session:

• Session 1: Arrive 5:15pm for 5:30 start
• Session 2: Arrive 6:30pm for 6:45 start

Sponsor Blue HQ is doing a prize draw for a half lift and one-hour high pressure hull wash for a vessel up to 20m (valued at $800) at EACH of the Skipper Briefings. Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible prize!

We request that skippers RSVP to confirm which session you will be attending.

14 March 2025 | 10:00am

Location: Fremantle Surf Lifesaving Club
20 Leighton Beach Boulevard, North Fremantle WA

Description
Briefing session to present event information and safety regulations for those unable to attend the Main Event Briefing. Race pack collection. Port to Pub merchandise, FISKI goggles, and People4Ocean Sun Care will be available for sale.