Pier to Pérignon

20/02/2026

Just one more sleep until the 2026 P2P! 🙌

A moderate northerly wind is forecast, so expect a little bit of chop

For everyone heading to Sorrento tomorrow morning, please allow plenty of extra travel time — Peninsula Link will be closed between Bungower Road and Moorooduc Highway.

See you soon!

23/01/2026

To all swimmers — especially our 10, 20 & 30-year veterans

Take a moment to check in with yourself:
Are you fit, healthy, and consistently training for the event?

If the honest answer is no, now is the time to get cracking and put the work in.

The P2P is a competitive race for those targeting a top-20 finish, and a challenging 4km open-water swim for everyone else. Either way, it demands proper preparation and training.

At PSLSC, our number-one priority is the health and wellbeing of every participant and volunteer.

If you’re not confident you’ll be fit and ready to comfortably complete the 4km swim by the end of January, please take the time to carefully consider whether this year’s event is right for you.

Your safety — and the safety of those around you — always comes first.

16/11/2025

We are pleased to confirm that the 38th Pier to Perignon Swim will be held on Sunday 22 February 2026 on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

The Pier to Perignon is one of Victoria’s most celebrated open water swims, starting at Sorrento Front Beach and finishing at Portsea Front Beach. We look forward to welcoming competitors, supporters and volunteers once again!

Key Details:
Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Start Time: 10.00 am
Start Location: Sorrento Front Beach, between the boat ramp and pier
Finish: Portsea Front Beach

Important Change to Entries:
From this season there will no longer be a Priority Entry Period for 5-year-plus swimmers.

All swimmers will enter during the same general registration period, on a first come, first served basis.

Entries Open:
Tuesday 2 December 2025, 9.00 am (AEDT)

Please mark this date and time in your calendar to give yourself the best chance of securing a place on the start line.

Further information, including registration links and the full event guide, will be shared closer to the opening date.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please email [email protected]
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https://portseasurf.com.au/pier-to-perignon/?mc_cid=01d538bb37&mc_eid=9dec450305

04/11/2025

🏊‍♀️ 40 Years of the Portsea Swim Classic! 🏊‍♂️
This summer marks the TLC Healthcare 40th Portsea Swim Classic — our iconic sister swim to the Pier to Perignon — taking place Saturday, 17 January 2026.

There are still a few spots left in the 2.5km Portsea Gold event.
🌊 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone year — register now!

Don’t forget the Portsea Bay to Surf Run and Walk will be held on the afternoon of Friday, 16th January. – Register here.

27/10/2025

🏊‍♂️ P2P 2026 Update 🌊
The 38th Portsea to Portsea Swim will now take place on Sunday, 22 February 2026.

We look forward to welcoming swimmers back to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula for another fantastic day in the bay!

📅 Entries open Tuesday, 2 December at 9am.
Please note: there will no longer be a Priority Entry Period for swimmers with 5+ years of participation.

The Pier to Pérignon started in 1989 when the two Humble Founders swam from Sorrento to Portsea, with the wager being a bottle of Dom Pérignon for the winner.

26/02/2025

25/02/2025

The closest P2P Finish Ever! More photos and videos to come soon

22/02/2025

Portsea SLSC volunteers busy about to set the course. Conditions are favorable with cross-off SSE Wind .

18/02/2025

🏊 The Pier to Perignon swim is on this Sunday at 11:00 AM! Good luck to all swimmers – we can’t wait to see you in action!

🎉 Celebrate after your swim at the Portsea Surf Club!
Wear your P2P T-shirt and enjoy $5 beer, wine, and champagne, plus free soft drinks from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

🍽️ The kitchen will be open, serving delicious food to help you recharge and celebrate your swim. Remember: you must wear your P2P shirt to redeem the drink offer.

🚗 Parking and Shuttle Bus Info:
To avoid parking fines, please:

Park at the Portsea Back Beach car park and catch the shuttle bus to the registration/start area.
Or arrange a drop-off near the start area and walk down to Sorrento Pier.
🚌 This year, we’ve added more shuttle buses! Four buses will run continuously between:

Portsea Back Beach car park (starting at 8:15 AM, next to the public toilets) near the ramp

Sorrento Pier (start area)
Portsea Camp Oval (finish area)
Let's make it a fantastic day – see you there!

21/11/2024

It's beginning to feel a lot like Summer!
Registrations Open - 2nd & 3rd December

-2nd December 10am for 5 year plus swimmers - 250 entries
-3rd December 10am General Entries - 750 entries

Please monitor the P2P web page for updates!

The Pier to Pérignon started in 1989 when the two Humble Founders swam from Sorrento to Portsea, with the wager being a bottle of Dom Pérignon for the winner.

12/11/2024

For those of you who enjoy a little running or walking with your swimming, entries are now open for the 2025 Portsea Bay to Surf. The event showcases the best of Point Nepean National Park, starting alongside Port Phillip Bay then through the roller coaster dune track and finishing with the roaring Bass Strait surf. This is truly a unique experience.
https://portseasurf.com.au/portsea-bay-to-surf/

30/10/2024

With Summer just around the corner it is time to start thinking about the 2025 Pier to Perignon. Registrations will open on Monday 2nd December for 5 Year + Swimmers. General Entries will open Tuesday 3rd December at 10am. Get it in your diary and start training now!

Send us an email, at [email protected], if you have any queries relating to the P2P.