SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY, 2026, 11AM
Nagambie Waterways Club 2 Pub Open Water Swim
In 2026, The annual Nagambie on Water Festival (NOW) will once again be held lakeside, in the township of Nagambie.
The 2026 Waterways Club2Pub open water swim is set to be bigger than ever with cash up for grabs to the first male and female competitor across the line in the 1.1km swim. First female and male across the line will each take home $500 Cash.
Commencing at 11am with registration check-in and timing band pick-up closing at 10:30am. All located within Buckley Park, competitors will swim a circuit loop from the Nagambie Rowing Club into the lake and return.
Spectators can watch on to celebrate the winners and placings as they return to the club. This year the Nagambie Splash Park will be open keeping the younger members of the community cool as well as the new inflatable aqua park.
If you're new to the sport or just curious give the 600 metre event a try!
Race information - LOCATION - BUCKLEY PARK NAGAMBIE
Registration and check-in on the day opens at 9.00am to 10.30am.
Strict cut-off applies.
Race briefing at 10.45am
Race start at 11.00am.
Presentation to commence at 12.15pm at the swim registration area.
Any inquiries direct to John Hurley at hurleyjr@iinet.net.au
Individual perpetual trophies for winners and medals for 1/2/3 place-getters.
SWIM 1.1K
Adults (Legends 65+, Veterans 51-64, Masters 35 - 50, Seniors 18 - 34 & Juniors U18).
Medals (male & female) for first, second and third in all categories and perpetual trophy for the winners of each category in the 1.1km swim.
Ryan Gowty trophy for the overall male and female winner of the 1.1km swim.
Online Entry fees – 1.1km
EARLY BIRD ENTRY ONLINE 1.1 KM SWIM - UP UNTIL 19/2/2026
1.1km Open Water Swim: Standard - Adults $40 (Veterans, Masters, and Seniors)
17 and Under - $30
Online after the 19/2/2026 until cut off 26/2/2026
1.1km Swim: Standard - Adults (Veterans, Masters, Seniors) - $50
17 and Under - $40.
On the day entries ADULTS $60 and Juniors $50.
SWIM 600M
Under 13, 13 to 16, 17 and over. Medals for all categories
Online Entry fees – 600m
EARLY BIRD ENTRY ONLINE 600 M SWIM - UP UNTIL 19/2/2026
Entry costs all 600M swimmers - $30.
Online after 19/2/2026 until cut off 26/2/26
Entry Costs all 600M swimmers - $40.
On the day entries
Entry costs all 600M swimmers - $50
Event Category and Awards to 3rd placing in each
Ryan Gowty Memorial Trophy History
Ryan Gowty has a long history with the Nagambie On Water open water swim. In 2009, as a junior, he not only won the junior category but placed third fastest overall for the males. As a senior he was on the podium numerous times, narrowly missing the fastest overall swimmer in 2015, by just seconds.
At just 20 years of age Ryan was tragically killed in a camping accident on the Murray River over the 2018 Christmas break. The NOW Festival have two memorial awards in memory of Ryan. Fastest Male and Fastest Female Swimmers in the 1.1km event.
Open water swimming is a great way to stay fit, enjoy the water ways of Victoria and meet new friends. If you are interested in other open water swims in Victoria we suggest you contact Masters Swimming Victoria.
This event is run in partnership with Goulburn Valley Crocs Masters and Go Nagambie