FAQ's:
Who gets a hire kayak?
Only entrants who select the "10km solo - paddler only" category have access to a hire kayak on race day. They get transport (swimmer and paddler) to the 10km start where a kayak is issued to them.
When do registrations open?
Registrations open 9am (WA time) on 1st November each year (6 months prior to the Swim) and will sell-out quickly!
Can you help organise my team?
Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming popularity of the event, the Committee is unable to assist individual teams form.
We do offer the 10km solo paddler support only category to allow swimmers to fly in with a mate and take part in our great event. Entrants have also had success hooking up with crew on facebook, via the Coles noticeboard and advertising in the Kimberley Echo.
What about NT boats and Skippers?
NT boats do not require WA registrations if in the State for less than one month.
However, skippers to require the equivalent of a WA Skippers Ticket to drive a powered boat.
What category can I enter without a powered support boat?
All entry categories require a motorised support vessel (with skipper) and kayak (with paddler) except the "10km solo paddler support only". The "10km solo paddler support" category allows you to fly in with a mate and swim the 10km solo, we will provide the kayak, paddle and get you both to the 10km start.
Who gets a dinner ticket?
All registered swimmers, skipper (one per team) and paddler (one per team) has a dinner ticket included with their registration.
In 10km solo "paddler support only" category - the swimmer and paddler has a dinner ticket included with their registration.
Only entrants who select the "10km solo - paddler only" category have access to a hire kayak on race day. They get transport (swimmer and paddler) to the 10km start where a kayak is issued to them.
When do registrations open?
Registrations open 9am (WA time) on 1st November each year (6 months prior to the Swim) and will sell-out quickly!
Can you help organise my team?
Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming popularity of the event, the Committee is unable to assist individual teams form.
We do offer the 10km solo paddler support only category to allow swimmers to fly in with a mate and take part in our great event. Entrants have also had success hooking up with crew on facebook, via the Coles noticeboard and advertising in the Kimberley Echo.
What about NT boats and Skippers?
NT boats do not require WA registrations if in the State for less than one month.
However, skippers to require the equivalent of a WA Skippers Ticket to drive a powered boat.
What category can I enter without a powered support boat?
All entry categories require a motorised support vessel (with skipper) and kayak (with paddler) except the "10km solo paddler support only". The "10km solo paddler support" category allows you to fly in with a mate and swim the 10km solo, we will provide the kayak, paddle and get you both to the 10km start.
Who gets a dinner ticket?
All registered swimmers, skipper (one per team) and paddler (one per team) has a dinner ticket included with their registration.
In 10km solo "paddler support only" category - the swimmer and paddler has a dinner ticket included with their registration.