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2020 YEARBOOK SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY OLDEST SOLOIST TRIPLE DIETER CROSSING LOELIGER ONLY COMPLETED 80 BY TWO PEOPLE SWIMMERS TOOK PART IN THE FIRST EVENT IN 1991 Gerd von CEINWEN ROBERTS (COMPRISED OF SIXTEEN Dincklage & ROHAN HOLLICK 44 SOLOS AND SEVEN TEAMS) FIRST SOLO CROSSING 1956 YEARS MOST SOLO 1 MINUTE CROSSINGS FASTEST EVER CROSSING 13 SECONDS ANDREW OF THE CHANNEL, SET IN 2018 BY TEAM TOMMYBAY PER 100 METRES PAGE32 AVERAGE PACE OF SOLOMAN WRIGHT’S CURRENT RCS 2422 SOLO 499 CROSSING RECORD SUCCESSFUL CROSSINGS SUCCESSFUL SOLOISTS OUTSIDE THE EVENT 53,046 CROSSINGS 67 VOLUTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS SINCE 1991 Good luck to all swimmers. We’ll be waiting for you at the South32 Recovery Zone. south32.net rottnestchannelswim.com.au [Lavan ad] Only 19.7 km to go Contents President’s Message ........................................... 3 Sponsorship Information ..................................... 5 Facts and Figures ............................................... 5 2020 Champions of the Channel .....................6-7 Participant Story - Jonathan Wall....................... 9 2020 Rottnest Channel Solo Swimmers ......10-11 Participant Story - Andrew Page ...................... 13 Participant Story - Charlie and Lucy ................. 14 2020 Rottnest Channel Duo Swimmers .......15-16 2020 Rottnest Channel Skippers ..................18-19 Ferry Timetable ................................................. 20 Pre-Event Information Skipper Information ........................................... 22 Swimmer Safety ............................................... 23 Managing the Fleet ............................................ 24 Is your boat ready to go .................................... 25 Paddler Information........................................... 22 The Serious Stuff The Start ............................................................ 2A The Channel ....................................................... 3A The Finish Channel and Finish Line ..............4A-5A Course Map ..................................................6A-7A PULL OUT AND TAKE WITH YOU Support Boat Information .................................. 8A ON SWIM DAY Shark Awareness and Re-Entry ........................ 9A On Water Emergencies and Drone Rules ........ 10A Event Rules ..................................................... 11A Event Timeline ................................................ 12A Swim Nutrition .................................................. 27 Participant Story - Paramedic Teams ............... 28 2020 Rottnest Channel Team Swimmers ....29-38 2020 T-Shirt Design Winner .............................. 31 Champs of the Bay ............................................ 39 Swim History ................................................40-41 Looking Back at 2019 ........................................ 42 Past Soloists ................................................43-52 Lavan is proud to be a sponsor of the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim lavan.com.au The South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is organised by Graphic Design: Definition – www.defn.com.au the Rottnest Channel Swim Association Inc. 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Photo: Peta North rottnestchannelswim.com.au 1 PF 35213 Lavan Rottnest Channel Swim.indd 1 18/11/17 11:26 am President’s Message Welcome swimmers, paddlers, skippers and support crew to the This notion of ‘safety’ was paramount for the original members of the 2020 edition of the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim. RCSA as they oversaw that first crossing in 1991 and it continues to be at the forefront of our minds when making decisions on how we This year’s swim carries special significance as it marks the 30th can improve the event. Anniversary of the Rottnest Channel Swim. The idea for an annual swim began around a table at Hotel Rottnest in December 1989 and I would like to thank our small team at the RCSA of Nic Blackburn led to the first crossing under the banner of the Rottnest Channel and Michael Hodder, who work tirelessly throughout the year to make Swim Association (RCSA) on 23 February 1991. On that day, sixteen this event happen. It is reassuring to see the dedication and passion solo swimmers and seven teams entered the waters off Cottesloe, they possess for the swim and I know they will always have the best with 12 soloists and all teams completing the swim to Rottnest Island. interests of the RCSA in mind. From those humble beginnings, the Rottnest Channel Swim has A further thank you to the Committee of the RCSA who, in their grown year upon year to become the world-class event it is today. volunteer capacity, are constantly on call to make decisions on behalf This year’s event sees a record number of solo swimmers with 495 of the RCSA as well as lend assistance to Michael and Nic. people putting their hands up for the challenge. Finally, I would like to extend a thank you to our amazing volunteers This year also sees the partnering of our event with our naming rights who help us, not only on race day, but in the lead-up to event, and to sponsor, South32. On behalf of the RCSA, I would like to thank Mr our sponsors who share our vision for a safe and rewarding day for all Graham Kerr and his team at South32 for their support of this iconic involved. I wish you all the best of luck as you undertake this daring West Australian event. This support will aid us in continuing to see this challenge and I look forward to seeing you at the Rottnest Island finish event grow and get bigger and better each year. line! Of course, with a growing event and a record number of soloists, we at the RCSA are acutely aware of our responsibility to ensure all Iain McCarrey who participate are given the best opportunity to make the journey to President of the Rottnest Channel Swim Association Rottnest safely. Committee members (from left to right): Chantelle Cox, Shane Cartwright, Stacey Havenstein, Iain McCarrey, Joe Bennett, Olivia Williams and Kirsty Bellombra. Missing - James Back, Committee flanked by previous members. A Round of Applause! We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the following people who help make this year’s Event possible with their time, knowledge and support in the lead up to and on Event day. We consider you all part of the Rotto Swim family and the 2020 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim wouldn’t be the same without you! - RCSA committee and staff - St John Ambulance and paramedics - Department of Transport (Marine Safety) - RCSA volunteers - Sports Medicine Australia - Department of Fisheries - All our sponsors - Rottnest Island Nursing Post - WA Police - All our service providers - Department of Health - Fremantle Port Authority - Chief Referee, Race Director and Race Officials - Surf lifesavers - Town of Cottesloe - Support boat skippers and paddlers - Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation - Fremantle Volunteer Sea Rescue Group and - Rottnest Island Authority supporting groups for on-water safety - Rottnest Island Rangers www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au 3 Records A message from Graham Kerr, CEO of South32 Solo records Duo records Fastest female team First crossing Fastest male duo 2001 Steve Smith’s Aspire Fitness 4:14:47 1956 Gerd von Dincklage 2001 Timewise 3:55:54 Melissa Benson, Diane Bevan, As one of Western Australia’s most iconic community and sporting events, it’s a great 9:45:00 Jarrad Nederpelt and Natalie Benson and Tammie Smith Travis Nederpelt honour for South32 to sponsor the Rottnest Channel Swim for 2020 – 2022. First female crossing Fastest mixed team 1969 Lesley Meaney (nee Cherriman) Fastest female duo 2014 Millsy’s Minions 4:09:24 To us, the event symbolises everything that’s great about our State – the outdoors 9:35:00 2014 Sacha: 4:22:46 Guy Harrison-Murray, Heidi Gan, Kieran lifestyle, the ocean, fitness, and of course Rottnest Island, a place many of us have fond Jamie Bowler and Sacha Downing Trump and Solomon Wright memories of visiting with family and friends over the years. It’s also a wonderful way to Fastest male showcase what WA has to offer to the many international swimmers and paddlers who 2018 Solomon Wright Fastest mixed duo Most solos travel from 16 countries to take part. 3:59:28 2012 Team Shotz Nutrition 4:08:11 Male: Andrew Page, Heidi Gan and Simon Huitenga 32 crossings to Rottnest As a global company headquartered in Perth with operations in Australia, Fastest female Female: Barbara Pellick, 1993 Tamara Bruce Team records 30 crossings to Rottnest Southern Africa and South America, all of us at South32 are proud to (Natural Jetty) 4:10:03 Fastest male team support events like this, to help create healthier, stronger and 2018 Heidi Gan 2018 Tommybay 3:36:36 happier communities. (Thomson Bay) 4:21:55 Reilly Kennedy, Callum Lauriston, Nicholas Rollo, William Rollo