Links
Accommodation Links to accommodation at Rottnest and on the mainland near the start.
Across from Cottesloe Beach, one of Perths' most magnificent beaches and the start of the Rottnest Channel Swim, our rooms are equipped with private bathroom, phone, TV and refreshment facilities.
You will find the Quokka Arms' rooms just perfect for a romantic getaway or family holiday. All rooms are fully serviced with private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities and colour TVs.
You have a choice of accommodation ranging from campsites and cabins, villas, bungalows and units, the Kingstown Barracks and YHA.
The Rottnest Lodge is the premiere accommodation on Rottnest Island, offering you a choice of quality hotel style apartments, suites with private facilities and budget priced rooms.
Swimmers Web sites of high profile and interesting swimmers.
The official website of Shane Gould, the 1972 Australian Olympic Swimming Champion.
Swimming Links to swimming related sites.
To go to the Australian Swimming website, please click on the link.
The English Channel Swimming Federation aims:
to promote the sport of long distance swimming world-wide and assist organisations and swimmers to attempt such swims in all ways possible. We have representatives across the globe to help and assist with any questions to make our sport friendly and safe.
to assist, observe and authenticate those taking part in the sports of swimming, and 'by any other means' acceptable to the relevant authorities (canoeing, rowing etc.) in their attempts to cross the English Channel.
Masters Swimming WA is part of the worldwide masters swimming movement. Membership is open to adult swimmers aged 20 years and above regardless of ability. There are 29 AUSSI Masters Swimming Clubs in WA. Many of these clubs have a strong focus towards open water swimming including all aspects of training for the Rottnest Channel Swim.
Tourism Useful links and information for people travel to and around Western Australia.
The official tourism website for Western Australia, where you’ll find everything you need to know about planning your holiday in our State – from our unique holiday experiences and world-class events, to travel suggestions, competitions, holiday specials and much more. Or if you know what you want, search for accommodation, tours, hire or attractions.
Useful Event Information
Click here to check out the anticipated shipping movement through the Rottnest Channel during the swim.
The Bureau of Meteorology contributes to the safety, security and general convenience and well being of the Western Australian community by:
continuously monitoring the weather and climate of the Western Australian region; and
providing meteorological and related forecasts and warnings to weather- and climate-sensitive sectors of the community.
As of 1 April 2008, every skipper of a registrable recreational vessel powered by a motor will be required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket.
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) is a Statutory Authority, created by the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 (the Act). The RIA has responsibility for the control and management of Rottnest Island in line with the Act, and through the implementation of the Rottnest Island Regulations.
To see the most up to date weather conditions click on the link for Seabreeze Technologies.
The yellow pages can be used to assist in finding a support boat. Two places to start looking are:
Search WA - Perth - Boat Hire - Drive Yourself; or
Search WA - Perth - Clubs - Yacht
