From the Rock to The Rip

What could be more enjoyable than to follow-up an un-swimmable strait of water (Smashing the Rock) with one of the world’s most challenging open water swims.

“The Rip” is an open stretch of water in Victoria, Australia, connecting Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. It is the only entrance for shipping into the Port of Melbourne. Due to large tidal flows through the relatively narrow channel from the Bay to the ocean, a high rocky seabed and strong winds from Bass Strait, The Rip has, over the years, claimed many ships and lives. The Rip swim is approximately 3.2kms and is between Point Nepean and the lighthouse at Point Lonsdale.

I plan to swim across The Rip with five other “Rippers” and support crew on 3rd February 2019.