This year’s Rottnest swim again surprised participants with unpredictable surf conditions and a strong current. Two days before the event, the swimmers were relaxed and happy with a weather forecast of light winds, a high air temperature of around 40°C and a small swell – perfect conditions for an enjoyable and safe 20km open water
The swim of the month is the Cook Strait swim completed by Marty Filipowski . On 23rd of February, Marty successfully crossed between the South and North Island of New Zealand. He is the first Vladswim swimmer and 100th ever swimmer to complete this swim. Near perfect conditions allowed Marty to finish in 9 hours
Frank Lowy channels his inner Grant Hackett by Bryce Corbett Move over Grant Hackett – there’s a new senior citizen making waves in the swimming pool. Proving it’s never too late to discover your sporting mojo, 85-year-old shopping centre supremo and football enthusiast, Frank Lowy has been taking private swimming lessons to perfect his stroke.
In December we ran our 4th 2015 5km and 10km Swim Event from Chinaman’s beach. This year a record number of swimmers attended with over 150 people taking part. The feedback about the swim organisation was very positive and we couldn’t be prouder. I would like to thank our volunteers for all their help and
