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YOUR MISSION is to swim back to shore!

This is something very few swimmers ever get to do.

If you are training for a significant ocean swim and have not experienced the feeling of being far from land, this is a great opportunity! 

HOW IT WORKS

Meet your fellow swimmers at the Sorrento pier, where you will board your boat. We will then head out to Bass Strait, via the famous "Rip"! Even the boat trip there and back is something to behold as we transit the Port Phillip 'Heads'.

Distance of your swim

You can choose to swim 3km, 5km or 7km, and possibly even a slight variation on that depending on the group dynamics.

Kayakers

We will have kayakers to keep an eye on you.

Direction of your swim

We will be swimming back towards the shore. The scenario is that of a survival swim - swim back to safety! There will be a mark to aim for a touch and then you will have accomplished your mission!

Safety

We will have our main boat, a kayaker with your group and a paramedic. While we will not need to concern ourselves with tides, we will only proceed in weather that gives us an enjoyable trip.

Cost: $490 (Inc. GST)

Maximum 25 people 

No refunds - please make sure you are available for both dates (10 & 11 October)

Inclusions

• Boat trip there and back

• Kayaker for your group providing additional safety, navigation and a feeling of security

• Back up date if we strike bad weather (you need to make yourself available for this)

• Post swim lunch in Sorrento (main + 1 standard drink)

• Certificate to prove you have done Offshore Swimming!

• An unforgettable time with likeminded swimmers

• Some great tips, advice and no-doubt some stories from your leader Grant

• Small snack on the boat (but probably good to also bring something that you know you like)

Schedule

• Meet 9am

• Start swimming - 10am

• Finish swimming - 12 noon

• Back at harbour - 1pm

Group session - training and information about events. A great opportunity to get some tips, get motivated, meet swimmers and get inspired about your swimming!

A private session with coach Grant Siedle - coach of 30 years and founder of The Rip Swim.

You will receive information about how to improve your technique, how to train and perhaps which events to choose. Grant has worked with hundreds of athletes over the years and coached successful channel swimmers, as well as state and national level pool swimmers. You can choose whether to do this session at the pool or in the open water.