Event Brief
Rottnest Channel Swim Cancelled Due to Weather
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Perth's Rottnest Channel Swim is cancelled due to strong winds and poor ocean conditions, disappointing thousands.
WHO: Swimmers and support crew
WHAT: Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
WHERE: Rottnest Channel
WHY: Poor weather conditions
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