This 2 km series point swim is a river to beach swim. Starting in the Mersey River at the boat ramp opposite the Elimatta Hotel, swimmers will take a course towards Bass Straight turning left and finishing at the Devonport Surf Lifesaving Club. Pre race registration, numbering and cap collection to occur at the Devonport SLSC from 7.30 am. Swimmers are then to make their own way to the start point and pre race briefing. The 500 m swim will be conducted from the Devonport SLSC.