SELKIE NEW RANGE 2018

Rottnest Channel Swim entries open on Monday 22 October

The iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, which takes place in February each year, was forced to remove a large number of competitors from the water in 2018 because of a shark sighting. Nevertheless, demand for a slot when entries open on Monday is expected to be high.

17 Oct 2018 • Simon Griffiths

Ana Marcela Cunha honoured by IMSHOF

03 Oct 2018 • Jonathan Cowie

Swimmers raise money to rebuild Divers Cove

03 Oct 2018 • Jonathan Cowie

Editors' Picks

Clear water, abandoned submarines and pink footed geese

Vampire Swim international blood drive

“I’m coming back.” Cameron Bellamy promises second attempt at Barbados swim

Swimming from Sealand
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Xin Xin and Jack Burnell win in China

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Ross Edgley and Lewis Pugh join line-up for WOWSA Open Water Summit

Loch Ness for Alzheimer's
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Cameron Bellamy plans to circumnavigate Barbados

Jack Burnell battles on with broken rib
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Cover October18

Issue 19 October 2018

  • Could cold water swimming beat depression?
  • Tried & Tested - pool training kit
  • Breaking Barriers - disability swimming
  • 6 simple mojo boosting hacks
  • Swim travel - Norway, Bahamas, Italy
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