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
$158.25
Morgan, Henry, Audrey And Louis
Just keep swimming 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
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
Rob Peart
$106.12
Derwent River Big Swim Hughson
$106.12
Yogi Bear
Slaying
$106.12
Heath
Good on you Rob!!
$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
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
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!!!
$22.58
Anita Planchon
Swim well! May the currents be in your favour.
$22.58
Anna, Taylor & Jesse Cornish
Best of luck Rob!
$11.65
Kim (weedy)
Go strong Rob.
$11.65
This is amazing Rob can’t believe you are going to swim the English Channel!