Category: The Rip

Sunday 3rd February 2019 - at 08.04 this morning our pod of seven swimmers jumped into deep water off Point Nepean to start our swim across The Rip at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. Conditions were benign, for The Rip at least, with a swell of less than half a metre and a waning … Continue reading The Rip

The first swimmer to cross The Rip was the late Doug Mew in 1971. Recorded crossings after Doug were few and far between and actively discouraged by authorities. The Brighton Icebergers organised several groups and there were even a few double-crossings. Since 2014, commercial guides accompany all Rip swims. The tides through The Rip can … Continue reading History of 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 … Continue reading From the Rock to The Rip