Help Desperately Needed: Rotto Swim
Submitted by Lavs on Mon, 2017-02-20 21:02
hi guys,
Two mates of mine have just been delivered some pretty devastating news... Their support boat for the Rotto swim has just cracked a head. These blokes have put in a huge amount of effort to prepare for the swim so if there is anyone able and willing to support them for the crossing, they'd be forever in your debt.
All costs will obviously be covered.
Dave
Shark1
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can 1 boat support 2 teams?
can 1 boat support 2 teams? allready got an interstate shark teaser/bait doing it
be happy to help
dumper
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I think that was for solo
I think that was for solo swimmers only. Looking after two teams would be a nightmare
Lavs
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Yeah unfortunately that was
Yeah unfortunately that was for solo only. Otherwise I'd do it for them.
Surely you could have two teams in the spread if you had outriggers? :p
Stevo81
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Weather is looking bloody
Weather is looking bloody nice!
Good luck!
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Shane O
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minimum size
what is the minimum size boat that can be used
Stevo81
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http://rottnestchannelswim.co
http://rottnestchannelswim.com.au/event-info/support-crew/skipper/boat-guidelines/
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Lavs
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About the size of a Quintrex
About the size of a Quintrex 500 I believe
dumper
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There's a recommendation of
There's a recommendation of 6 m for teams, smaller for solos is ok as the solo swimmer isn't getting in and out. As long as it's safe enough to carry your whole team and a paddler you'll be fine
Lavs
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These guys are doing a duo.
These guys are doing a duo. Two swimmers, a padler, a skipper and a spotter.
Anything over 5m would be fine.
Lavs
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They're still searching. Any
They're still searching. Any offers out there?
dumper
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There's a bloke on gumtree
There's a bloke on gumtree charging a grand
Lavs
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Yeah, they've had offers of
Yeah, they've had offers of $3k too. I think they're looking for someone a bit more genuine.
Stevo81
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https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sorrento/motorboats-powerboats/rotto-swim/1140065385?ea=8223605&utm_source=trigger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saved_search
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dano83
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Good find Stevo,that's a
Good find Stevo,
that's a good deal too