The Balmoral Swim in Mosman has introduced its official 2026 swimwear collection ahead of its 35th annual ocean event at Balmoral Beach.
Swimwear Collaboration Linked To 35th Year
The 2026 range has been produced in partnership with Australian brand Budgy Smugglers and designed by Australian contemporary artist Alexandra Angus.
Angus, a swimmer and illustrator, completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Advanced Studies in Anatomy and Histology at the University of Sydney. The design references natural forms and coastal environments, reflecting the character of ocean swimming along the Australian coastline. The collection is available exclusively through the event.
Community Event At Balmoral Beach
The Balmoral Swim Mosman will be held on Sunday 22 March 2026 at Balmoral Beach, The Esplanade. The event is described as a 100 per cent volunteer-run community swim supporting the Children’s Cancer Institute.
The swim has been running for 35 years and has supported the Children’s Cancer Institute for 19 of those years. All funds raised are directed to childhood cancer research, with organisers setting a fundraising target of $200,000 for 2026.
Race Program And Participation
The published schedule lists the 5km and 2.5km swims from 8.00 a.m., followed by the School Relay at 8.30 a.m., the Balmoral Teams Challenge Relay at 9.45 a.m., the Junior 200m Swim at 10.00 a.m., and the 1km swim at 10.30 a.m. Event listings indicate activities between 7.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.
Race categories include 1km, 2.5km and 5km distances, along with a Junior Swim for children aged 12 years and under. Elite divisions are available for the longer events, with age and qualification requirements applying to some categories.
For the third consecutive year, wheelchair access is planned, including the provision of a beach wheelchair to assist swimmers with disabilities.
The 2026 swimwear release forms part of preparations for the March event, which continues to combine ocean sport with community fundraising at Balmoral Beach in Mosman.
Published 16-Feb-2026
