Jonathon Wall on the 17 January 2023 was the first recorded swimmer to swim from the Bowen Bridge on the Derwent River Hobart, Tasmania to Bruny Island (Dennes Point) situated South of Hobart in a time of 8hrs 24min 13sec. Jonathon Wall was piloted by Val Kalmikovs aboard his vessel Meow and Obsever/crew was Dean Summers. Jonathon Wall is a accomplished open water long distance swimmer with many long-distance swims under his name.
A swim organised by Val Kalmikovs @ iswimhappy.com
If you'd like to attempt this swim, contact Val and then register your swim:
1. Jonathon Wall - 10 January 2023 - Official time :8hrs 24min 13 sec
2. Anton Ilchenko - 06 February 2025 - Official time: 7hrs 23min 20sec
Start your journey on the Derwent River. Each swim is a personal test of endurance, strength, and connection to one of Australia’s most beautiful waterways.
