Follow my complete journey as I prepare and compete in one of my toughest challenges yet...the 2014 Perth to Rottnest Island Channel swim.

The box of goodies

I am leaving on Monday to fly to Perth so I spent this morning getting everything boxed up for Narelle to bring over on Thursday.

What is in the box?

  • 17km worth of carb drink
  • 6km worth of a fruit drink
  • Seasickness pills - non drowsy
  • Nausea pills
  • Anti Histamine pills (for Jelly Fish stings)
  • Stinggos Cream (to easy Jelly Fish stings)
  • Anti Inflammatory pills
  • Hydrolight
  • Zinc clear cream
  • Thermos for a warm green tea
  • Safety thermo blanket
  • A few lollies as treats along the way
  • External battery for tracking device
  • Camera backup battery and SD card
  • Rope
  • Funnel
  • Tape and Scissors
  • Spare pair of goggles
  • Anti fog for goggles
  • Spare thick silicon cap
  • Race book containing
    • the race information
    • food and drink schedule
    • sea sickness plan
    • jelly fish identification book
    • hypothermia plan