The Rottnest Channel Swim is an ocean swim between Cottesloe Beach and Rottnest Island, internationally known for attracting some of the world's best open water swimmers.
Highly regarded worldwide and one of Western Australia’s iconic events, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.
The Rottnest swim accepts solo swimmers, duo pairings or teams, accompanied by paddlers, boats and support crew. The fastest solo swimmers have been Mark Saliba in 2000 (4:00:15) and Tamara Bruce in 1993 (4:10:03).
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