The Newport To Avalon Swim (& Surf Swim) event hosts two previously separate swims in one awesome day of ocean swimming on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Jacqui will be swimming in the 1.2km 'family' swim around the buoys off Avalon Beach.

Designed for the whole family, the 1.2km swim starts at the northern end of Avalon Beach, heading out through the 'Avalon Express' rip, before making a turn towards the southern headland, and then back north towards the surf lifesaving clubhouse on the beach.

The shore dump on the way out and back in can be a bit tricky at times, but once you're out past the break, Avalon offers one of the most scenic swims between the two headlands.

Feel free to register for the swim here and join Jacqui, or just come along to cheer her on!