South Australia's largest open water swim for all ages and abilities. A fun day at the beach for the whole family! In 2007 the fast lap was introduced.
The Brighton Jetty Classic (BJC) is an open water swim held at Brighton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. The BJC is held each year on the first Sunday in February. There are two races, the 1500 metre Brighton Jetty Classic, and the 400 metre Jetty Fun Swim. The race attracts fields of up to 1000 swimmers and is the largest open water swim by numbers in South Australia. This is an invited race f
03/02/2026
As we reflect on the massive weekend that was we must say a huge thank you to our sponsors. An event like this simply wouldn't be possible without your belief in us and your unwavering support.
Thank you so much ❤️
02/02/2026
We are still on a high from hosting the Inaugural Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Foundation Float yesterday as part of the 7BJC, did you get down to see it?
Fear not we are sharing a few of our favourite moments here and we are already excited to do it all again next year!
This was so much fun! Can't wait to do it again next year!
01/02/2026
Congratulations to our Elite 1500m Champions for 2026!
Women:
Sutton MILLER 20:38.21
Jessica OSBORN 20:41.12
Piper CAMERON 20:50.13
Men:
Hayden COTTER 18:46.51
Christopher DEEGAN 18:51.52
Corben POWELL 19:00.93
You can catch up on all the race results here:
https://eventstrategies.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=90&RId=635
That's a wrap on another big day. The party is still going in front of Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club come and join us!
01/02/2026
The inaugural Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Foundation Float has finished in fine style!
Congratulations to all who joined in this brilliant event. So much fun!
Channel 7
Channel 7 Adelaide
31/01/2026
Good Morning! We are ready to go!
Late registrations are already being taken so if you have woken up ready for a Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Foundation Float or one of our iconic swims, come on down, we'd love to have you.
It's on for all ages!
Channel 7 Adelaide
Channel 7
One more sleep until swim/float day and look how stunning that water is!
Don't forget you can do a late registration from 7.30am, we can't wait for you to join us!
📷 Jase Hickson
30/01/2026
With the 2026 7BJC almost upon us we just want to say we are incredibly grateful for the amazing support from our sponsors who make everything we do possible. Their generosity, belief, and partnership help fuel our mission every single day.
So, thank you, sponsors, for standing with us, uplifting our work, and helping us bring our vision to life. We couldn’t do this without you!
Let's go 7BJC 2026!
29/01/2026
The all important swim timetable is here! Now you can plan you day around your swim. With plenty of time to hit up the food vendors, peruse the market stalls, watch entertainment on the main stage and decide where to have your victory beverage.
Don't forget late entries for all events can be made on the morning of from 7.30am. The Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Foundation Float is open to anyone aged 10 and up!
29/01/2026
Did you think you missed it??!! There is still time to register.
Late registration is available on the day! You can register for any of the 7BJC swims from 7:30am until 11am for BJC and you can still register for the Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Foundation Float from 7:30 until 9:15
The Foundation Float is open to all ages from 10 upwards ❤️
27/01/2026
Did you know our street festival actually runs over two days?!
We have a fantastic range of musical acts lined up for both Saturday and Sunday. Come on down on the Saturday from 10am and watch SA's best surf athletes battle it out with visitors from across Australia in the World Ocean Series Brighton Jetty Classic. If you've never witnessed a surf lifesaving competition, this is one not to be missed. Stay for food, fun, music and beverages at the conclusion.
Not registered for the 7BJC or Foundation Float yet? There is still time. www.brightonjettyclassic.com
27/01/2026
We are excited to welcome Shokz AU/NZ as a Corporate Sponsor to the 7BJC this season. Some lucky swimmers will be taking a pair of Shokz OpenSwim Pro home as a race prize!
Shokz OpenSwim Pro is designed for swimmers, featuring an IP68 waterproof rating and bone conduction technology for secure comfort and good sound quality in the water.
Your favourite tunes are surely going to make the black line a little more exciting!
Get those entries in before Early Bird closes!