So here is an interesting email I just got from a swimmer who wants to join us for the LOST Race when he’s in Oakville next summer… from Perth, Australia! (Cool that even the Aussies check out our site!)
We were talking about the swim here and then he told me (below) about the famous race in his home town… one that is on my bucket list… the Rottnest Channel Swim! It is a spectacular 20k swim from Perth to Rottnest Island and has about 2500 solo and relay swimmers! Which makes it one of the biggest (and most beautiful) swims in the world!
Anyway, just looking out the window today (and for the past 2 months!) has me dreaming about warmer climates and nice warm swims! So take a look around next time you go on vacation and see if there are any races or swims, there are literally thousands around the world and more springing up each year!
Come on summer!
Cheers,
Rob
Rottnest Channel Swim:
http://www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au/
Global Open Water Race Calendar:
http://www.openwaterswimmingracecalendar.com/race-calendar/
Hi Rob,
Just for a bit of a heads up: (OK I’ll say it before hand: I’m biased) but in my opinion the Rotto swim has got to be one of the best swims you could ever do. Usually the weather is great…. (this year was a bit tough with the swell and chop). But mostly it is because so many people participate. The event attracts between 2,300 – 2600 swimmers in teams of 4 or 2 and Solos. The start line atmosphere is so huge you can bite it. There must be close to 1000 boats on the water for the day as support boats, marine rescue & safety and race officials. There are Helicopters in the air, a Tallship at the 1500 mtr mark and the finish is literally right in front of the Pub on Rottnest Island (where the after party is legendary).
In my opinion the nicest way to experience the day is in a team of 4 (we do rotations of 5 – 6 min each) That way you get to chat with everyone in the team & support crew, view your progress etc, snack, rev each other up etc. Logistically the day has quite a bit to organize as there are so many things to sort out compared to a set location swim including support boat and paddler etc.
Looking fwd to your regular newsletters and catching up with you in Ontario.
All the best.
Richard
(Below are the 2013 successful Solo Swimmers!)
