How long does it take to swim from Perth to Rottnest Island?
The first group of swimmers has finished the Perth to Rottnest swim in under four hours this morning. The first team made it to the island in a time of 3 hours, 46 minutes and 54 seconds, just over a minute in front of the team in second place.
Can you swim to Rottnest Island?
With a choice of over 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays, you will be spoilt for choice. With so many unique bays and beaches, Rottnest Island offers a variety of water sports from swimming to diving, fishing and surfing.
What time does the Rotto swim start?
The first swimmers will arrive at the island at around 10am, so it’s a good idea to be at the island at 9.30am.
Who won Rottnest 2021?
Andrew Donaldson
Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island (19.7 km)
| Place | Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Donaldson | 30-31 |
| 2 | William Rollo | 24-25 |
| 3 | Kyle Lee | |
| 4 | Max Coten |
Can you swim from Perth to Rottnest?
The Rottnest Channel Swim is an annual open water swimming event from Cottesloe Beach through Gage Roads to Rottnest Island, off the coast of Western Australia, near Perth.
How do you get from Perth to Rottnest Island?
Rottnest ferries take approximately 25 minutes from Fremantle, 45 minutes from Hillarys Boat Harbour, or 90 minutes from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty.
- Rottnest Express. Phone 1300 467 688.
- Rottnest Fast Ferries. Phone +61 8 9246 1039.
- SeaLink Rottnest Island. Phone 1300 QUOKKA or +61 (0)8 9325 9352.
Can I take alcohol to Rottnest?
Passengers are not permitted to bring on board the Vessel any containers of alcohol for consumption on board. The Company may refuse the service of alcohol to any Passenger and may disembark any Passenger (1) to whom service has been refused or (2) who acquires alcohol for any minor.
Who won the Rottnest swim 2020?
Dutchman Lars Bottelier
Dutchman Lars Bottelier has taken line honours in the 2020 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim, winning the gruelling open-water race in a time of 4 hours, 18 minutes and 26 seconds. The current male solo race record of 3:59:28 set in 2018 by Solomon Wright.
Can I swim the Channel?
Yes support swimmers are allowed but they must follow very specific rules. Support swimmers can only get in the water when given permission from the boat pilot. The solo swimmer must swim for 2 hours and then the support swimmer can enter the water.
Who won the Rottnest swim?
Andrew Donaldson was the first to finish today’s Rottnest Channel Swim — less than a year after his return to Perth in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Donaldson crossed the line in a time of 04:04:30, more than six minutes in front of second finisher William Rollo.
How many swimmers are in Rottnest swim?
Format. The distance is 19.7 km (12.2 mi) and it is one of the largest open water swimming events in the world, with 2,400 swimmers participating in the 2015 event. It is held in February each year and is open to solo swimmers and teams of two or four.
What’s the weather like in Rottnest Island WA?
Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18. Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon.
When is the best time to swim at Rottnest?
Rottnest Island. The first swimmers will arrive at the island at around 10am, so it’s a good idea to be at the island at 9.30am. Ferries fill up quickly, so make sure you make a booking early so you don’t miss out.
What are the chances of showers on Rottnest Island?
Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Showers increasing. Cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening.
How to hire a boat on Rottnest Island?
Guests can BYO all drinks and ice. Both vessels have on board 2 x 260 litre eskies available for guest use. Alternatively, guests can contact the Carlisle Hotel to pre-order drinks and ice ready for on board consumption. Contact [email protected] or phone 9361 1544.