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Past Events & Successes

2009 Rottness Channel 20km Swim

Ian completed the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim Solo crossing in 8hrs 58mins 48secs coming in 119 out 139 solo swimmers.

Although sunburnt, and suffering from stingers and rashes, I feel recovered and a great sense of achievement.

Would like to express my sincere thanks to my support team in Perth, and to all the generous donations from BSP staff, contractors and also Shell staff in SDA in support of Learning Ladders in Brunei who raise awareness of Autism and support families. To date nearly B$5000 has been raised. Please watch this space to learn how this money is being used.

Many thanks, Ian Donaldson
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2008 The Rottnest Channel Swim

The Rottnest Channel Swim is a challenging 20+ km ocean relay swim from Cottesloe to Rottnest Island in Perth, Australia.

Swimming as an International Team under the name of Panaga StingRays, these Panaga Club Masters have been training hard to prepare for the event.

The team completed the 2008 swim in 6hours 21mins 25secs, coming in 26th out of 83 in the Mens 150+ Age catergory, and overall 80 out of 306.

[Image above] Rottnest Channel swim in Google earth and the path the 2008 Team took in their swim to Rottnest Island from Cottesloe.

In this years 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim, Ian Donaldson will race in the Solo category in his first attempt to complete the 20km swim. Ian is hoping to raise at least $2000 for the Learning Ladder Society which provides educational support for Autistic Children. Any donations will be much appreciated, and please leave money with Nor Yap at the Admin office. Refer  www.learning-ladders.blogspot.com for more details on this organisation.

Thanks for your support, Ian

(Left to Right)

Ian Donaldson, Paul Connell, Richard Linton (Team Captain), Max Beattie

The race will be on Saturday, February 16th.   GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

For more information on this event, visit: http://www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au/

Christmas 2004 Fun Swim: 

Panaga Pool was packed with happy, giggling little StingRays who were being rewarded for their hard work during the previous year.  A huge thanks to Serikandi for providing the refreshments and a tasty supper for all the hungry mouths.  Don’t fall off !

StingRay Swimming Competition, May 2005:

A whole weekend of swimming excellence as the StingRays hit the water at an adrenaline-packed pace. A huge thank you to the parents and helpers who made the weekend run like clockwork.  Fantastic !