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Merchandise pre-orders are open!

What better way to commemorate your Port to Pub entry than by pre-ordering a flash bit of kit?* This year we’re excited to show off some spanking new products as well as bringing back a selection of fan favourites. Our 2025 merch range includes items that can be worn easily and comfortably; keep you safe from the sun; and […]

Powered on course by Tailwind Nutrition

We’re excited to announce Tailwind Nutrition as our nutrition partner in 2025! Tailwind Nutrition’s Endurance Fuel provides easy-to-use, complete nutrition to fuel your Port to Pub training and race day. Tailwind comes in 9 mild flavours (5 non-caffeinated and 4 caffeinated) and, when mixed with water, provides all the calories, electrolytes, and hydration that you need. It’s simple to […]

25km Ultramarathon and 19.7km Solo Qualifying Information

In order to enter the Port to Pub 25km Ultramarathon or 19.7km Solo, swimmers must achieve a qualifying time in a 10km open water swim within a one-year time frame prior to event day or have completed a solo Rottnest Channel crossing (Port to Pub or Rottnest Channel Swim) in the previous two years. Swimmers can register for Port to Pub […]

Introducing Swimmer Tow Floats for the 2025 Port to Pub

In 2025, Port to Pub is thrilled to introduce swimmer tow floats as an optional safety aid. These bright inflatable floats are attached around the waist to the swimmer and make it easy for the athlete to be spotted in the water by support crew, event officials, and other vessels on the water. Most swimmers […]

Port to Pub 2025 registration opens in one week on Wed, 6th Nov!

Jump right in and score your spot in the 2025 Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest when rego opens on Wednesday, 6th November. Early bird pricing lasts for two weeks only! We have a lot of exciting things in the making for our 15th March 2025 event, but the best part is always sharing the experience with you. Will you […]

Royal Life Saving WA honours Port to Pub Officials

Port to Pub were delighted to recently attend the Royal Lifesaving Bravery Awards, where David Hobbs, Taryn De Lestang, and Simon De Lestang were nominated for their amazing bravery and quick action in rescuing a solo swimmer during the 2023 Port to Pub. Their courage and actions saved the swimmer’s life, and they were awarded […]

2025 Port to Pub dates for your calendar!

The next Euroz Hartley’s Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest takes place on 15th March 2025. Get in early to commit to the swim, start your training, and grab your entry at the best price! 2025 Port to Pub Registration Dates Registration opens: Wed, 6 Nov 2024 Early Bird entry pricing: 6 – 20 Nov 2024 Standard entry pricing: 21 Nov […]

Bears of Brine crossing the English & Bristol Channels

Eleven Port to Pub swimmers, along with Port to Pub organiser and coach Ceinwen Roberts, will be travelling to England this July — nine to swim across the English Channel and two to cross the Bristol Channel. Some of the swimmers have been waiting years to attempt this feat as Covid thwarted their previous attempts. The […]

Good luck to Port to Pub Olympians in France!

We are wishing all the best to our Port to Pub finishers who are representing Australia as Olympians competing in Paris this August. We are so proud of you and will be watching every stroke! Kyle Lee, Marathon swimming Chelsea Gubecka, Marathon swimming Bianca Crisp, 5km Bronte Campbell, Pool 50m and relays Go, go, go! […]

Bookings open for 2025 Port to Pub accommodation this Wed, 3rd July

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Port to Pub weekend than by staying on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island to enjoy the post-race festivities, beautiful beaches, and stunning nighttime skies. Accommodation for the island for 2025 Port to Pub weekend opens at 8:30am next week Wednesday, 3rd July. Find out more and remember to book […]

2024 Race Day Photos Are Here!

Clip Media has done an incredible job capturing the imagery of Port to Pub again this year. As a thank you to our participants, we are sharing these photos with you to view and download on Flickr free of charge.* VIEW 2024 RACE DAY PHOTOS. *Note that images are provided for personal use only. Commercial use […]

Thank You from President Ceinwen Roberts

I hope you are still on Cloud 9 (if not in an exhausted, elated mist) after the Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest last weekend. It’s been amazing hearing stories of the day from start to middle to finish to the pub and to receive your lovely messages of congratulations — thank you for […]

Special offers from Port to Pub sponsors!

Some of our sponsors are continuing to offer Port to Pub participants and supporters deals on their products. Take advantage now before they expire! Little Things Gin is offering a 30% discount off its Strawberry Gum and Finger Lime Gin Seltzer cubes. These seltzers are handmade in the company’s own Subiaco distillery using West Australian native ingredients. All-natural flavours, no nasties, […]

Research for 25km Ultramarathon and 19.7km Solo swimmers

Doctors and researchers through the University of Western Australia are asking Port to Pub 25km Ultramarathon and 19.7km Solo swimmers to complete a survey to assess the incidents of swimming-related pulmonary edema (SIPE) and hypothermia in competitive and community-based marathon swimming events. This survey is open to all 2024 Port to Pub solo swimmers in the 25km […]

Get your own commemorative You Never Regret a Swim print

Congratulations to Brendan Ricciardo from Coastal Orthopaedics who won the Annual Art Auction to benefit Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. Brendan took home Sarah Lodge’s original canvas work titled You Never Regret a Swim. This beautiful piece has been the inspiration for our 2024 Port to Pub event handbook and featured on some of this year’s favourite Port to Pub merch. To purchase your […]

Prize pick-up for 25km Ultramarathon and 19.7km Solo swimmers and race winners

For prize winners that have not yet received all their Port to Pub prizes, pick-up is available at Bold Park Aquatic Centre at the times below. This includes all 25km Ultramarathon and 19.7km Solo swimmers that receive YETI ramblers: Sat, 23 March @ 7-10:00am Mon, 25 March @ 9-11:00am Wed, 27 March @ 9-11:00am & 5:30-7:00pm We will also be contacting prize recipients directly […]

We want your feedback!

Participant feedback helps us to improve Port to Pub every year. Please take the time to complete our very short survey to let us know more about your experience. It should only take two minutes! COMPLETE OUR PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK FORM.

2024 Results & New Record Holders!

2024 RESULTS HERE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW RECORD HOLDERS: Euroz Hartleys 25km Ultramarathon – Female Josie Page (2024) Time: 6:01:03 KC Australia Duo – Female Team Seal the Deal Bianca Petite & Jaimee Traeger (2024) Time: 4:56:40 HIF Team of 4 – Female Subi Sports Sista’s Chelsea Gubecka, Bianca Monaco, Chantal Liew & Rebecca […]

Follow the 2024 Port to Pub live!

Download the free Port to Pub MapSwim app to follow the race live! Supporters can input competitor race numbers in the “Options” section of the app to follow the progress of swimmers (and their rivals!) from the start line all the way across the finish line. iOS app — Download from the iPhone App Store Android — Get […]

Race Day Weather Forecast

Expected conditions as of this morning (Friday, 15th March): Mostly sunny with an air temperature near 22C at race start and reaching a max of 28C on Rottnest. Winds from the east to east-northeast at 10-14 knots through most of the morning, tending light and starting to swing around to the south from 10:00am to […]

PCHF ambassadors enjoy coaching session with Olympians Chelsea Gubecka and Chantal Liew

Yesterday, Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation ambassadors Noah Hamilton (9) and Charlotte Potts (8) were thrilled to meet open water swimming Olympians Chelsea Gubecka and Chantal Liew for a special coaching session at Leighton Beach. After flying in from Queensland earlier this week, Chelsea and Chantal are set to compete in the 2024 Euroz Hartleys Port […]

Meet Kerry-Lee Gockel, aka ‘The Wingless Warrior’

They say doing the channel crossing from the mainland to Rottnest Island as a ‘Solo’ is never solo. It’s a team effort with your training buddies, skipper, paddler, and crew on the day. But what if you’re a swimmer who, to even enter an ocean swim, requires assistance and a companion swimmer? This year, the […]

Introducing our 2024 Port to Pub ICON vessel

Ahoy, Cape Arid! Cape Arid is our 2024 Port to Pub ICON vessel — the vessel marking 1,500 metres off shore from the start line. Port to Pub participants should note that Cape Arid marks the spot where swimmers and their paddler must be joined by the support boat in order to continue on the […]

Swimmer Spotlight: Ultramarathon Swimmer Peter Stewart

In an inspiring comeback, Peter Stewart, 68, from Frankston, Victoria and an eminent open water swimmer known for his channel crossings and age group records. Stewart has announced his participation in the Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest on March 16, after an unpredicted setback in the previous year’s race, where he was […]

5 Days to Race Day

We’re in the home stretch! Here are our tips for what to do with 5 days to go: Start your taper. We love a good taper week! Now is the time to tone down your training so that your body is rested and ready for a great Saturday swim. Enjoy this week as you can feel your hard work […]

Main Event Briefing Recap

What a fantastic evening! Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to attend the Main Event Briefing — it was a busy night of socialising, learning, and revving up for race day! Port to Pub and sponsor stalls were available for questions and purchases; participants heard from Port to Pub President Ceinwen Roberts and […]

Main Event Briefing Reminder – Thursday, 7th March

Important note: Ultramarathon and solo swimmers and one member from every duo and team must attend the Main Event Briefing. Skippers and paddlers are also invited to attend. Thursday, 7 March 2024 | Doors open at 5:00pm 5:00pm Doors open for information, stall browsing, and socialising 5:00pm You Never Regret a Swim silent auction opens 6:00pm Main briefing presentation 6.30pm […]

Austral Fisheries Photo Competition & Giveaway

Win a box of 3kg Skull Island Tiger Prawns in 3 easy steps! STEPS: Snap a photo with the Austral Fisheries X Skull Island merch in your race packs. Post the photo to Instagram and tag @skullislandprawns and @porttopub Top 10 most creative entries will win a box of 3kg Skull Island Tiger Prawns […]

20% off Sharkbanz shark deterrent products

We are excited to partner this year with Sharkbanz to promote shark safety and ways to reduce risk, especially while training. Designed for ocean athletes, beachgoers, and marine professionals, Sharkbanz uses patented magnetic technology developed by marine biologists to deter predatory shark species. To train safer and enjoy greater peace of mind, purchase Sharkbanz products […]

10 Days to Race Day Checklist

There is a lot to do in the days leading up to race day. Don’t delay — it’s time to finalise anything still on the “to do” list. Here are reminders for some things to do with 10 days to go: Make a detailed race day plan: The plan should include everything from the time you wake up […]

Introducing Pelagic Marine Services

Pelagic Marine Services has been providing the freight service to the Rottnest Island community for the past 15 years and is working with Port to Pub to transport items for the event in 2024. Pelagic has developed strong relationships with the island businesses leading to positive collaboration to ensure the island keeps thriving. These relationships […]

Extended time to edit registration details

We have extended the time to complete your registration form details. If you have not fully completed your rego form, please login ASAP to finalise: Boat and Skipper information is entered; please double check that all information is complete (instructions on editing your registration info) Teams have all their swimmers registered (instructions on how team captains can […]

Last day to register!

TODAY is the last day to register for the 2024 Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest! Registration closes at 11:59pm AWST or until sold out. Don’t miss your chance to make this epic crossing, followed by celebrations and weekend of music at Hotel Rottnest’s Swim Fest. IMPORTANT REMINDER: For swimmers registering AND swimmers already registered, please […]

K&L Gates Corporate Cup – see who’s competing!

Duos and teams are eligible to take part in the K&L Gates Corporate Cup.* To qualify for the Corporate Cup, just one person of the duo/team needs to be an employee of the represented company. Just check the box on your registration form to let us know you’re part of the Corporate Cup and which company […]

20 Days to Race Day Checklist

Time is flying! Here’s our handy 20 day checklist to ensure you are ready to go on race day (and, in case you missed it, read our 30 day checklist here): Finalise your registration: You’ve got until the close of registration to complete your registration details. This includes all boat and skipper information; all team members registered; […]

Important registration reminders

Port to Pub registration closes on Monday, 26th February. Don’t miss what is going to be an incredible weekend! For those already registered, please ensure that your registration forms are complete. All swimmers should log into the registration form and check that: Boat and Skipper information is entered; please double check that all information is […]

PCHF and Kids Swims Update

For the second year in a row, Port to Pub is supporting Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) as its charity partner. Last year Port to Pub successfully raised $31,975.28 for PCHF, and we are eager to raise more in 2024! Claremont Hotel has generously donated a $600 voucher for the team or individual who fundraises the most for PCHF through the […]

20% Off Products with Hydration Partner eniQ

We are delighted to introduce eniQ as the Official Hydration Partner of the 2024 Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest. All participants and support crews will have the opportunity to rehydrate and recover with eniQ products available free of charge at the finish line before celebrating their achievements at Hotel Rottnest. To enhance your training and prepare for race day, purchase eniQ […]

Book Your Race Day Ferry Tickets

We recommend that competitors, support crew, and supporters secure ferry tickets now for travel between Rottnest Island and the mainland. You can book travel though the following services: Rottnest Express (including additional 16th March race day ferry services per image) Sealink Fast Ferries

30 Days to Race Day Checklist

We’re sharing tips to keep you on track now that we’re 30 days to race day: Registration details completed! Make sure your registration form is complete with boat and skipper details and documentation like the Under 18 Consent Form (for swimmers under 18 years) and/or evidence of a qualifying swim (if needed). If you’re a member of a duo […]

Tue, 30 Jan: FREE Swimming Performance & Injury Prevention Physio Webinar by PROmotion

Swimming Performance & Injury Prevention Physio Webinar Who: Join Sports Physiotherapist Amanda Simmonds as she interviews WAIS swimming & PROmotion Sports Physiotherapist Chris Perrey! When: Tuesday, 30 Jan @ 6-7pm Where: Online – link to be sent once you have signed up! What: Discuss all things “Performance and Injury Prevention” in open water swimmers! This […]

Perth is OK! features “beautiful new Port to Pub painting set for auction”

Perth is OK! is featuring Sarah Lodge’s ‘You Never Regret a Swim’ painting on its independent digital news site today. Visit the Perth is OK! website to read about Lodge’s piece, which is being auctioned to benefit Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. Additional information can be found on the Port to Pub website. Published 18 […]

9 Tips for 9 Weeks To Race Day

Distance swimming events like Port to Pub can be immensely enjoyable and rewarding, but there is a lot that goes into training and preparation to ensure your best day out. At nine weeks to race day, we’re sharing nine tips to help swimmers in the lead-up to 16th March: 1. Take stock. Pause to ask yourself, “How’s it going?” […]

Who’s up for a swimming holiday?!

Swimwild Escape offers adventurous swimming retreats in magical locations across Western Australia. Retreats involve immersion into stunning natural surroundings, a welcoming community spirit, and endless fun whilst swimming along the red cliffs of Lake Argyle or Katherine Gorge, diving into crystal clear waters at Meelup Beach and Greens Pool, or taking in breathtaking views of tall Karri trees […]

Subi Sports Massage & Physio

Proudly supporting Port to Pub since 2016, Subi Sports Massage & Physio goes beyond sponsorship – they’re enthusiastic participants, too! The formidable Subi Sports Stolly’s Steam Team of Eamon Sullivan, Tommaso D’Orsogna, Bobby Jovanovich, Adam Lucas, Travis Nederpelt, and Jim Piper, etched its name into history with a record-breaking time of 3:44:32 in 2023, securing the fastest […]

Reminder: Important 2024 Port to Pub dates

Don’t forget these Euroz Hartley Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest dates for your calendar! More information on the event briefings can be found here. Mon, 26 Feb: Port to Pub registration closes Thu, 7 Mar: Main Event Briefing Mon, 11 Mar: Skipper Briefing Thu, 14 Mar: Sponsors and VIP Evening / Annual Art Auction Fri, 15 Mar: Interstate and International […]

Port to Pub Holiday Gift Guide

We know it can be difficult to find the perfect gift for a loved one during the holidays—don’t worry, we’ve got you! With help from our sponsors, we’ve put together a Port to Pub gift guide full of items we know will be big hits for under the tree including a couple of special offers for Port to Pub participants and […]

Sleep eazzzy with Port to Pub sponsor HIF

Port to Pub sponsor HIF is a member-focused, not-for-profit offering great value health and travel insurance. HIF’s philosophy is to give members the freedom to choose when it comes to their healthcare providers. HIF is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its members by providing better choice and access to hospital, medical and Extras services, including physio, […]

JellyC — New sponsor with a long Port to Pub history

Claremont-based digital investment manager, JellyC, is proud to announce its inaugural sponsorship of Port to Pub. JellyC was co-founded by open water swimming veteran and four-time channel crossing soloist, Michael ‘Critta’ Prendiville, drawing upon the significant financial markets experience of he and his fellow founders to provide investment opportunities in the sometimes-complex digital economy. JellyC’s recently launched Bluebottle […]

Why sign up as a team? Plus the K&L Gates Corporate Cup

Sometimes it seems like the solos have all the glory. But you know what? There are hundreds of reasons to register (and register now!) as a team for Port to Pub. Perhaps you have novices looking for a new challenge… or you enjoy that camaraderie with teammates… or you want the challenge without the commitment of swimming […]

Scotts — sensational designers, printers & swimmers

Sponsor Scotts returns for another year of sponsoring and swimming Port to Pub, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Scotts is a leading West Australian owned and operated print and communications group with over 90 years of experience. Managers John and Tim Scott — the third generation of Scotts — are both enthusiastic sponsors and swimmers with many […]

Attention women swimmers! Join PROmotion Health for a free Performance Education Session

Attention women swimmers! Join PROmotion Health for a free Performance Education Session Who: led by Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Taryn Anderson When: Wednesday, 13 Dec @ 6-7pm Where: PROmotion Health, 9 Leura Ave, Claremont, WA 6010 What: Discuss all things “women” that impact your training and racing to Rotto! This is a complimentary seminar put […]

Don’t miss your chance for early bird prices!

Port to Pub early bird pricing ends tomorrow (Wed, 8th Nov) at 11:59pm AWST. Lock in your race entry for your best price and your best motivation. You’ll be spurred to set up your training programme and hit the water! For extra inspiration, take a look at the new Nyad film on Netflix—it’s an incredible demonstration […]

2024 Port to Pub Featured Artist Sarah Lodge

Featured artist Sarah Lodge’s 2024 Port to Pub piece, titled You Never Regret a Swim, is “a whimsical snapshot of Port to Pub.” The 1.6 metre squared canvas is embellished with realistic race details and iconic Rottnest Island and Perth imagery. You Never Regret a Swim will be auctioned at the Port to Pub VIP Evening on Wednesday, […]

2024 Port to Pub registration is now open!

2024 Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest registration is open.

2023 Port to Pub: Race Day Weather Forecast

Sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning then becoming light in the late evening.

2023 Port to Pub: New race day Splash and Dash event for kids

To cater to the needs of young children, we are launching a new 20-meter Splash and Dash activity exclusively for kids under 8 years old.

2023 Port to Pub: Starting Line Bell Ringer Tom Brown

This year’s starting line bell ringer is Tom Brown, a long-time open water swimmer and one of the first people to swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.

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