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SUMMER CROSSING FEBRUARY 10, 2024 - Celebrating 10 years of Rip Swimming!

Our recent summer crossing was the 2nd largest crossing and a great celebration for 10 years of Rip crossings. 105 swimmers lined up and 103 were successful. The two swimmers who feel just short will return next year to take on the event again!

18 teams, accompanied by experienced kayakers and 26 solo swimmers, managed carefully by rescue boats and 2 Jet Ski’s, made their way from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale at 9am. The swimmers were all safely on land by 10.20am and were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of over 150 people.

See the Bellarine Time article here, featuring one of our swimmers who has now crossed 6 times!

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WINTER CROSSING JULY 2021.

25 brave swimmers made it across in 12 degree water without wetsuits. Channel 9 came along to cover the story. This swim honoured the original crossing done in 1971 by Doug Mew.

2018 Rip Swim by James Lauritz and Darryl Whitaker

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View fullsize If you are keen to swim through winter, time to get in! Another free session is locked in for May 5, 9.30am at Williamstown- come along! (Link in Bio) Here are a few images to inspire you. These people all love how their swimming makes them feel! Ho
View fullsize It’s time to start or you never will. Dont put off your winter swimming campaign any longer. We will be holding another session in May so keep an eye out for that. #coldwaterswimming #openwater #training #swimming
View fullsize Time to get in! If you are thinking of swimming through winter without a wetsuit, now is the time to start! The temperature is close to 18 degrees and will eventually get to 10. If you begin now your body will adapt. Come to our FREE session on April
View fullsize We are now full for the winter Rip Swim. Well done to all the swimmers who have signed up for this significant challenge. It is not for the faint- hearted. For anyone who missed out but would like to be placed on a waiting list, please let us know. F
View fullsize If you’ve been thinking about doing the winter Rip Swim, you need to decide. There is just one place left and it’s up for grabs! We have a strict field limit of 40 and now have 39 swimmers booked. Jump over to the website if you want that
View fullsize Have you got your Rip Swim bathers yet?! Here they are - modelled by Pete and Sophie from Manly! Thanks you two!! If you have done a crossing with us you can order a pair (link above) with your own unique honour board number on them. We would love t
View fullsize Hi winter swimmers! There are now just 6 spots left for the winter Rip Swim on the 13th of July. If you are still thinking about it then it’s time to commit! Also, early bird entries close at midnight tonight. Good luck ! The images here are fr
View fullsize Congratulations to swimmers who completed the Cerberus and WOW swims this weekend. If you are considering your next challenge and looking for something different, think about our Winter Rip Swim. There are 11 places left. Early bird entries close on
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View fullsize There are just 11 places left for the July 13 Winter Rip Swim. If you are not sure about your ability, here are the main things to consider. Can you swim under 66 minutes for 3km and can you manage water close to 12 degrees. If your answer to those q
View fullsize Here’s a duo that is returning for the winter Rip. Jane is swimming again and George is paddling! He has swum it in winter and summer so knows the way! This will be Jane’s 3rd crossing! Welcome back!! If you are still thinking about it, t
View fullsize It’s been a very strong response on day 1 for entries to the Winter Rip Swim. 22 adventurous cold-water-warriors have taken the plunge! There are just 18 places left now so if your teetering on the edge, don’t wait too long! Here are a fe
View fullsize What does it take to cross “The Rip” in winter? 1. Ability 2. Desire 3. Commitment. If you can swim close to 22minutes per km and manage to be in water approximately 13 degrees Celsius for up to 75 minutes, then you are in a good positio
View fullsize There are just two swimmers who have crossed twice in winter. They are in the first picture. Staeven Vallak and Jeff Challis. Will you be the next to step up? These are some images from the 2022 crossing. It was a small, hardy bunch that took on the
View fullsize For anyone teetering on the edge, here are some shots from the winter Rip Swim last year. The elation you feel is even greater than a summer swim given the cool water and the knowledge that you are now part of such a small and special group. What it
View fullsize The original crossing of “The Rip” took place in 1971, in winter! Can you emulate the swim done by Doug Mew, without a wetsuit?! This is your chance to follow in the footsteps of swimming history. Entries will open this Friday at 10am and

First crossing by Doug Mew in 1971

Bellarine Time story about our Winter Rip Swim on July 3, 2021.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

 

 

Geelong Advertiser Story

In 2015 we ran our inaugural swimming race across "The Rip". A story ran on the front page of the Geelong Advertiser. 250 spectators turned up to the beach at Point Lonsdale to welcome the brave swimmers in. In 2018 the race is set to return - bigger and better.


 


The Age Story

The Age ran a 2 page spread on the re-enactment of the first pioneering Rip swim back in 1971. This article explained how the treacherous stretch of water had captivated the imagination of the locals for years and when it was finally swum, the excitement was considerable. 

The Age also ran a father and son swim story - READ HERE