I'v just completed the Rottnest Channel Swim; 20km from Cottesloe beach WA to Rottnest Island.
As it was my second time competing, I wanted to smash the time I did last year. After a very frustrating delay to the start of the swim I went for it, and had fun doing so.
With the guidance of my paddler- Daniel, I managed to pass many of the swimmers that gave me looks of pity as I was treading water at the Icon Vessel. I ran across the finish line 5 hours and 49 minutes later.
Before my planned channel window opens (Sept 15) I will be going to Melbourne in April to participate in the Cold Water Boot Camp for the second year in a row. This is a gruelling weekend, culminating in an 8 hour swim in <16C water.
In the coming months you will find me swimming laps under the guidance of Vlad and Charm from Vladswim at the Andrew (boy) Charlton pool or Victoria Park Pool on weekday mornings. Saturday mornings I will be touring sydney with my wonderful team members, swimming in various locations for anywhere between 3-8 hours.
So far the longest distance I have swim is 27km (Palm beach to Manly) with Cae Tolman and Daniel Boardman; Martin Vavrek Ben Hutt and Nicole Piha supporting.
The longest time I have been in the water is 8 hours, once in Melbourne and twice in Balmoral.
The biggest week to date was 60km.
The average time it takes for swimmers to cross the channel is ~15 hours, and to be honest I have no idea where I stand in relation to the average.
To reach France will be what I imagine to be the sweetest most memorable moment of my young life.
The early mornings, relentless laps, excruciating shoulder pain, sea lice and JELLY FISH will all be worth it just to have a crack at what is the pinnacle of every marathon distance open water swimmers career.
Watch this space...
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