Derwent River Big Swim

and Australian Long Distance Swimming Federation

HOW TO REGISTER

How to Register

This swim requires experienced and well-trained swimmers. English Channel training, water temperature (17-19 deg) and distance (34km) similar. A 6-hour qualifying swim (solo or in a known event) needs to be completed before attempting the Derwent River Big Swim.

Contact Pilot

The swim is a solo and can be done at any time but is scheduled according to temperature, weather, and tides on the day in conjunction with your pilot & date availability. The swim can be completed between November through to March. You will need to negotiate those conditions/dates with your pilot. You may enquire from the pilot panel or source your own pilot (however if you employ your own pilot they would require an experienced person who knows the river)

Payment Fee

Once you have confirmed a placement with your chosen pilot you will need to pay your administration fee. This fee covers the submission of your swim to be ratified. It is only refundable if you choose not to swim. It is not refundable if you do not finish or are disqualified. The fee is paid directly to the Derwent River Big Swim only.

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River

New Norfolk Bridge to Tasman Bridge The Derwent Big River Swim, 34km Hobart, Tasmania www.derwentriverbigswim.com

Australian Triple Crown Honour Roll

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Other Items

Australian Triple Crown

The Australian Triple Crown will be achieved by the successful completion of the three selected established marathon swims.

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Honour roll 1975 until 2022

List of swimmers whom have completed the 34km Derwent River Big Swim since conception.

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Honour roll 2022/2023

List of swimmers whom have completed the 34km Derwent River Big Swim in the 2022/2023 season

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History of the Derwent River Big Swim

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Swim rules

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Derwent River Big Swim Pilots

Escort Craft/Pilot Contact details

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Visual representation of DRBS

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Contact

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