Key Dates

27
Sept

Swimmers Seminar

Learn about what to expect to be prepared for the upcoming South32 Rottnest Channel Swim.

23
Oct

Solos, Tandem Solos and LCC Teams Registration Dates

  • Who: Solos, tandem solos and Lavan Charity Challenge teams
  • When: 8:30am Monday, 23 October 2023 – 5:00pm Sunday, 29 October 2023 (AWST)
  • Where: Online

Please note, LCC team registrations close once sold-out as spots are limited!

30
Oct

Solo Qualifying Swim

  • Who: Solo swimmers who haven’t completed a Rottnest Channel Swim in the previous two years
  • When: Monday 30 October 2023 – Friday 26 January 2024
  • Where: Any eligible open water swim (find more information on the Qualifying Swim page)

31
Oct

Duo Registrations

  • Who: Duos
  • When: (Join the queue at 8:00am) 8:30am Tuesday, 31 October 2023 until sold-out
  • Where: Online

1
Nov

Team Registrations

  • Who: Teams
  • When: (Join the queue at 8:00am) 8:30am Wednesday, 1 November 2023 until sold-out
  • Where: Online

18
Nov

Nutrition & Injury Prevention Workshop

Learn about vital nutrition and injury prevention tips to prepare for the upcoming South32 Rottnest Channel Swim.

20
Jan

Volunteer Briefing

26
Jan

Skipper Registration Completed

  • Who: Compulsory for all skippers to register or risk their swimmers being disqualified
  • When: 5pm Friday, 26 January 2024
  • Where: Online (to register, head HERE)

1
Feb

Lavan Charity Challenge Briefing

  • Who: Invitation only for Lavan Charity Challenge participants
  • When: 5:30pm Thursday, 1 February 2024
  • Where:  Perth CBD – venue TBC

4
Feb

Metro Safety Briefing

  • Who: Compulsory for all solos, and at least one member of each duo/team. It’s also recommended that support boat skippers attend
  • When: 2.30pm Sunday, 4 February 2024 (Doors open from 1.30pm)
  • Where: HBF Stadium

Support Crew Info Session

  • Who: Recommended for all skippers, paddlers and support crew members
  • When: After the Metro Safety Briefing on Sunday, 4 February 2024
  • Where: HBF Stadium

23
Feb

International, Interstate and Regional Briefing

24
Feb

2024 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: All participants, volunteers and staff on the day
  • When: Saturday, 24 February 2024
  • Where: Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

2024 Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: Those who aren’t attending the actual Event but still wish to complete the swim
  • When: Saturday, 24 February 2024
  • Where: Your local registered pool