An assisted swim is a marathon swim that is sanctioned by the Derwent River Big Swim where a swimmer uses or benefits from any possible number of objects including one or more of the following:
* stinger suit
* two swim caps
* bubble cap
* neoprene cap
* wetsuit
* hand paddles
* fins
* flotation devices of any kind, whether for safety, buoyancy, or visibility
* Tech suits or any non-confirming swimsuits
* any objects or swimwear that aid in propulsion, buoyancy, warmth or cooling
* any objects or swimwear that serve as protection of jellyfish, sharks, ormarine life
* jellyfish mesh or shields that prevents the natural or accidental encounterbetween marine life and swimmers
* Shark shields or any mechanical or electronic deterrents of marinelife
* any benefits from possible non-conforming actions by swimmers including drafting ofanother swimmer, or off an escort boat or water vessel
* purposeful touching of another individual or water vessel
* support or propulsion of a swimmer by another individual or object (e.g.,float, buoy, boat, kayak, paddle board)
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.
