The Australian Unity Great Australia Day Swim is a 1.2 km 'open water swim' on Australia Day, January 26, 2010. The course is from the Middle Brighton Pier, around the Royal Brighton Yacht Club marina and finishing inside the iconic Middle Brighton Baths. The Pier, Breakwater and the walkways surrounding the Baths provide an unrivaled spectator viewing area. Music and BBQ stalls will be provided on the lawns adjoining the Pier and Baths

The 'open water' swim will comprise male and female age groups and open events. Entrants will receive a 'gear bag' containing a drink and fruit, a peaked sports cap, a T shirt and a color-coded swim cap.

Entrants will receive a raffle ticket for travel and accommodation and secondary prizes (total value $7,000) plus additional gifts and random draw prizes. A highlight will be the inaugural 'Klim Swim Relay', staged inside the Middle Brighton Baths. The Olympic swimming legend Michael Klim (OAM) and fellow Olympians will join corporate relay teams competing over a 5x 400 metre course for the 'Klim Swim Charity Trophy' and team prize presented by Michael Klim.

Also during the day will be novelty events including an event for junior 'Learn-to-Swim' nippers. Entry and payment can be via the event website until 5pm on January 22.

Depending on race entries, entries may be accepted on the day. Registration can be completed at the registration desks on the lawns outside the Baths until 30 minutes prior to the event. The swim will be an 'open water' swim for various age groups, based on a 1.2m course around the Brighton pier and marina, finishing inside the iconic Middle Brighton Baths and adjoining park.

For more information about this event, visit www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au