Allein im Ozean: Extremsportler Romano Mombelli - Der Weg nach Honolulu
Overview
Intro
Romano Mombelli, the Solothurn extreme swimmer and water ambassador for Solothurn Tourism, immerses you in the vast world of open water swimming. Last August, he became the second Swiss to cross the English Channel. He will share stories of his new project: swimming around Manhattan in New York. This will be followed by an invitation to an aperitif.
Extreme swimmer Romano Mombelli will recount his great aquatic adventure, the Kaiw’i Channel crossing between O’ahu and Moloka‘i, in a striking display of images and videos.
Return to zero hour: back to where it all began – and where, ten years ago on a pitch-black night around 9:00 p.m. off the coast of Moloka‘i Island, an initial attempt failed – to Hawaii, the antipode of Solothurn.
The route covers around 55 swimming kilometres through the Kaiw‘i Channel between O‘ahu and Moloka‘i, where challenging sea conditions prevail. The start takes place during optimal currents within the time window from 15.09. to 21.09.26 at 3:00 a.m. on the almost uninhabited Pacific island of Moloka‘i.
This allows the deep centre of the channel to be passed in daylight, as potential marine life is not hunting at this time. First come around four hours of absolute darkness and intense blackness with bioluminescent effects in the Pacific until dawn breaks – special conditions.
The event is supported by the City of Solothurn.
Date
08.10.2026
Time
- 6:30 p.m. lecture
- 7:30 p.m. small aperitif
Language
German
Duration
1 hour
Meeting point
Solothurn Youth Hostel, Jurasaal, Landhausquai 23, 4500 Solothurn
End point
Solothurn Youth Hostel, Jurasaal, Landhausquai 23, 4500 Solothurn
Tickets
Can be booked online or purchased at the Tourist Office, Hauptgasse 69, Solothurn. Places are limited – be quick!
Implementation
The offer will be held from 10 participants.
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Offer Validity
- 08 October 2026