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❗️
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
$1,000
Bruce Neill
Do you need my floaties?
$615
Tomatoes Swim Club
FROM ALL THE 🍅s …. 💪
$315
Haidee
So proud of you Rob
$315
Brooke
Go Rob
$211
Jane And Don
Go conquer the Channel young man 💪🏊♀️
$211
Rogerson & Birch Surveyors
Awesome Job Rob
$211
Peter Barrett
Tide be with you
$211
Michelle Earley
Absolute superstar. Congratulations, what an amazing achievement xx
$158.25
Morgan, Henry, Audrey And Louis
Just keep swimming ROB!
$158.25
Kate And Ben Crawford
Amazing Rob. We are cheering you on from Byron. Lots of love from t all the Crawford’s
$158.25
Matt Williams Architects
$150
South East Telco - Michael Larkins
Congratulations on smashing the swim and also your target!
$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
Guy Marquis
Inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story.
$106.12
Andrea Follett
Awesome effort, Rob!
$106.12
Michelle
Amazing Rob! 🥹 We will be here cheering you on. Stay safe xx
$106.12
Brett Neill
Good luck and wishing you all the best.
$106.12
Anonymous
You are an inspiration Rob.
$106.12
The Achjians
Your nuts. We love you
$106.12
Anna Sargent
I believe in you Rob! Go Tommies!
$106.12
Jacqueline Brown
Good luck!
$106.12
Emma Targett
Inspirational effort and swim Rob, best wishes to you and the team xx
$106.12
Liesel And Conn
Good luck Rob may the Gods of the Seas and of the Winds be with you !!
$106.12
Foot Systems
Best of luck Rob!
$106.12
Rohan Targett
Sending you waves of good luck as you cross the Channel. You’re unstoppable!
$106.12
Allison Anderson
Go Rob! Hoping the weather holds up for you!
$106.12
Melita & Andrew
Good luck Rob, you can do it! All the best, Melita & Andrew
$106.12
Michael Roche
Swim like a fish Rob!!!! And that beer is ready and waiting for your return!!!
$106.12
Rob Peart
$106.12
Yogi And Barb Lennox
Awesome work mate. Yogi and Barb
$106.12
Anne & Geoff Brinckman
Congratulations Rob. An amazing achievement
$106.12
Derwent River Big Swim Hughson
$106.12
Michelle Hickey
Congratulations Rob you are a living legend xo
$106.12
Yogi Bear
Slaying
$106.12
Jane Conley
Inspirational Rob Peart
$106.12
Karen French
Congratulations Rob! An amazing achievement reached by all your hard work, dreams and your superb support team xxx
$106.12
Heath
Good on you Rob!!
$106.12
Victoria & Ben Fitzgibbon
The only word I can think of is Legend
$106.12
Graeme Neill
Well done Rob. You are a credit to yourself and your family and a worthy cause helped.
$106.12
Fran Black
Awesome swim Rob, great work with your fundraising
$106.12
Damo Scott
$103.72
Atr Accountants
Go Rob
$100
Anne Henderson
You have worked so hard to achieve this dream Rob, just one stroke after the other and before you know it, you will be oin France … go conquer that Channel
$100
Larkins Tech + South East Telco
Keep up the great work Rob!
$80.25
Dean Harris
Get it done mate!!! Pumped for you!
$54.12
Fiona Ziegeler
$54.12
Wendy Shelton
Will watch your progress across the Channel with great interest! A stirling effort from a great bloke!
$54.12
Margot Huxley
Good luck Rob, extreme achievement
$54.12
Sabra
May the tides go in your favour! Good luck - you’re amazing.
$54.12
Matt Thom
Smash it Rob 💪🏻
$54.12
Shelley Millhouse
Good luck Rob !
$54.12
Sabra Lane
Go Rob!
$54.12
Bronwen Pinkard
Good luck Rob!
$54.12
Elissa Brinckman
Rob, you must be so darn proud of the hard work and dedication you have put into this! I flew over the channel last week and thought of you…it is going to be a monumental achievement! Can’t wait to follow along, and cheer you on, rom afar 🙌🏼
$54.12
Brenda Clifton
Good luck Rob
$54.12
Kathleen Delaney
Good luck Rob
$54.12
Jane Peart
We’re so very proud of you son xx
$54.12
Jane Heggie
Many congratulations Rob xx
$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
Patricia Patterson Patterson
Amazing thing to do Rob
$54.12
Alexander’s
Well done Rob, an amazing achievement, still can’t believe you didn’t swim in a straight line though would have been loads easier 😉 See you soon , Tamla, Sam & Boys xxx
$54.12
Kellie Connell
Go Rob ❤️
$54.12
Julia
Well done Rob!
$54.12
Jo Stolp
Incredible effort!
$54.12
Brian Jones
Congrats Rob!
$54.12
Sally Hill
Congrats Rob on your swim and well done to your amazing support crew Amity and Tallow.
$54.12
Becc Balzer
Go Rob. I will be cheering you on from here.
$54.12
Shane & Melissa Askew
$54.12
Anonymous
Congratulations!
$54.12
Amanda Duggan
$54.12
Richard Boult
Congratulations
$52.92
Sarah Fitzgerald
I’m in awe! Time to fly Rob - wishing you a raging following swell!
$52.92
Frances And Ina Papera
good luck Rob
$52.92
Jenny Kenny
Go Rob!
$50
Catherine
Great goal, what a challenge! All the best!
$50
Darren Barnes
Good luck Mate!!!
$50
Lachie, Nat And Connie Over The Road
Great effort!
$33.15
Amanda Fowler
$33.15
Celia Boden
Congratulations!!!
$22.58
Phil Wise
Super effort Rob, very inspirational and I look forward to catching up with you about it. Huge congrats!!
$22.58
Anita Planchon
Swim well! May the currents be in your favour.
$22.58
Rhian Evans
Well done to you, Rob. Making your Aus and UK family very proud indeed! A fantastic achievement and worthy cause! X
$22.58
Anonymous
The courage and strength you have is amazing. Nice work geezer!!
$22.58
Anna, Taylor & Jesse Cornish
Best of luck Rob!
$22.58
Cathy Mccaffrey
Well done Rob. !!!!
$22.58
Lee Raven & Natalie Raven
Congratulations mate what an achievement you should be so proud of yourself because we all are x x
$22.58
Sarah Fitzgerald
Stellar effort Rob
$22.58
Shaun Raven
Well done mate , all extremely proud of you x
$22.58
Shaun Raven
Didn’t know $20 worked out only about £11 so donated another $20 😂👍 well done mate love Penny and myself xxx
$11.65
Kim (weedy)
Go strong Rob.
$11.65
Anonymous
Outstanding Achievement well done
$11.65
This is amazing Rob can’t believe you are going to swim the English Channel!