I’m swimming with Variety – the Children’s Charity.
Our Tomatoes Swim Club are on a mission this year to make a real difference in the lives of kids in need and we need your support to help make it happen!
I am currently training for a solo swim across the English Channel, from Shakespeare’s Beach in Dover, UK to Cap Gris Nez in Calais, France. This challenge has been a long-time dream of mine, and it’s finally within reach. My swim window is set for September 14–20, 2025.
Along side me on this epic journey is my crew aboard Pathfinder. Ships Master, Eric Hartley - My personal marathon swim coach, Helen Conway - My eldest son Tallow - and simply the best wing person you could dream of, Amity Peart.
Every dollar you donate will go directly to Variety – the Children's Charity, helping ensure that all kids, regardless of their ability or circumstances, have access to the equipment, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Your generosity will make a massive impact. Let's try changing some lives freestyle.
Thanking you for your support, it’s appreciated❗️
Event Information
Sunday 14th SeptemberDover U.K
My Achievements
Goal! Ten donations received for kids in need!
$500 could go towards suppling an iPad for a non-verbal child
$1,000 could go towards supplying a specialised trampoline for children with sensory needs
$3,000 could buy a portable scooter for a child with limited mobility
Oh wow $10,000 for kids in need. You are champs!!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Heather Neill
$211
Jane And Don
Go conquer the Channel young man 💪🏊♀️
$211
Rogerson & Birch Surveyors
Awesome Job Rob
$106.12
Victoria Lehmann
Go Rob!! Raise loads of moneys, lard up, swim hard, have fun, enjoy brie and pommes frites on the other side! 😋
$106.12
Andrea Follett
Awesome effort, Rob!
$106.12
Rob Peart
$106.12
Derwent River Big Swim Hughson
$106.12
Yogi Bear
Slaying
$106.12
Heath
Good on you Rob!!
$54.12
Fiona Ziegeler
$54.12
Shelley Millhouse
Good luck Rob !
$54.12
Paul Bailey
Hope it all goes to plan and you complete the swim
$54.12
Rachel
What an amazing goal. Good luck!
$54.12
Kellie Connell
Go Rob ❤️
$54.12
Becc Balzer
Go Rob. I will be cheering you on from here.
$52.92
Jenny Kenny
Go Rob!
$22.58
Anna, Taylor & Jesse Cornish
Best of luck Rob!
$11.65
This is amazing Rob can’t believe you are going to swim the English Channel!