COTTESLOE, AUSTRALIA · FEBRUARY
Rottnest Channel Swim Training Plan
A free open-water swim plan for the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim, written by an AI coach around the event and the fitness you have now. It adapts every week as you log your training. Free account, no card.
- Formats
- 19.7km
- Sport
- Open-water swimming
- Race day
- February 20, 2027
- Until race day
- ~22 weeks
Build your Rottnest Channel Swim plan
The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a open-water swim plan comes from the coach itself. It opens with the Rottnest Channel Swim already filled in for February 20, 2027, asks about your week and your current fitness, and writes every session. Free account (or start as a guest), no card. You are about 22 weeks out.
Start your Rottnest Channel Swim planRottnest Channel Swim distances
- 19.7km19.7 km
The Rottnest Channel Swim course
A 19.7 km open ocean crossing from Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) in Western Australia. Entries include solo, tandem solo, duo and team categories.
What to train for
Solo swimmers need a long base with several swims of 4 to 6 hours and a practiced feeding routine from a support boat. Duo and team swimmers should rehearse repeated hard efforts with changeovers in open water.
Registration and official details: Rottnest Channel Swim official siteRace facts checked against the official site on September 19, 2026.
Rottnest Channel Swim training questions
How long should I train for the Rottnest Channel Swim?
Most athletes give a open-water swim eight to sixteen weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The coach counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.
What is the Rottnest Channel Swim course like?
A 19.7 km open ocean crossing from Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) in Western Australia. Entries include solo, tandem solo, duo and team categories.
How cold is the water at the Rottnest Channel Swim?
The Rottnest Channel Swim does not publish a typical water temperature. The athlete guide gives the wetsuit rule for race day: check it before you plan your open-water sessions.
Do I need an account to get a Rottnest Channel Swim training plan?
Yes, a free one. The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a open-water swim plan comes from the coach itself. You can start as a guest and save the account later. No card, and the plan adapts every week as you log your training.