Other Events

2009 Rotto Rehearsal (10km Swim)

After entries for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim close, first time solo swimmers will receive notification that they must prove their ability to complete the 19.2km event in the required time and will be asked to enter the 10km Rotto Rehearsal.  This event must be completed in under 4 hours and 15 minutes.

The Rotto Rehearsal is being run by Swimming WA for the fourth year.  Further details of the event will be posted on this website closer to the time.

For further information, please contact the RCSA on 9287 2550 or at admin@rottnestchannelswim.com.au or Andrew Ridley on 9328 4599 or at Andrew@wa.swimming.org.au.

Open Water Swims

There are numerous open water swims held in Western Australia during the summer months.  These are be ideal preparation for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim.

Please click on Swimming WA link for a listing of their events: http://www.wasa.asn.au/ 

For a full list of Master Swimming WA Open Water Swim Calendar, please click on the link  www.mastersswimmingwa.asn.au 

2008 Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim

The Rottnest Channel Swim Association conducts the Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim (VRCS) in various pools throughout the state.

The VRCS is ideal for swimmers who:

  • can’t attend the actual day;
  • don’t wish to compete in the ocean but enjoy distance swimming;
  • can’t get a boat for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim; or
  • missed the cutoff for entries for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim


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