HOW TO REGISTER

Swim Rules

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

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)

Application & Payment Fee

Once you have secured a spot with your selected pilot you will need to submit an application form form and pay the administration fee. This fee covers the submission of your swim to be ratified. Refer to the rules for the refund policy