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Michael Klim gearing up for Swim the Gold Coast

Ocean Swims 9 May 2022

The Australian swimming legend talks about his preparation for the event and the recent change in his career that sees him back poolside, but with a difference.

A full day’s experience awaits this year’s Great Barrier Reef Swimmers

Ocean Swims 9 May 2022

There are two Great Barrier Reef Swim events this year for ocean swimmers looking for more than just a swim event.

New Coogee aquathon in a scenic wonderland

Ocean Swims 26 Apr 2022

The new RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is set to give participants a unique way to traverse the popular coastal walk.

South Head Roughwater becomes a family tradition

Ocean Swims 25 Apr 2022

For Martin Palfrey, having his daughter Maddy join him each year in swimming the South Head Roughwater makes the event even more special.

Ocean lover ready to take on Barney Mullins Swim Classic

Ocean Swims 20 Apr 2022

We caught up with Northern Beaches ocean lover Ben Blakeney as he prepares for the Barney Mullins Swim.

Caves Beach swim is a hidden gem

Ocean Swims 19 Apr 2022

Caves Beach Ocean Swim is ready to welcome ocean swimmers this weekend, after being initially cancelled due to poor water quality in March.

McKeon name runs deep at South Maroubra

Ocean Swims 18 Apr 2022

We caught up with Olympian David McKeon in the lead up to the South Maroubra Ocean Swim to chat about his strong family history with the surf club.

Easter long weekend ocean swims

Ocean Swims 12 Apr 2022

We’ve compiled a list of ocean swims for the 2022 Easter long weekend holidays, to make it easier for you to find a swim near you.

Terrigal ocean swim groups share DNA

Ocean Swims 11 Apr 2022

Ray Moore from the Terrigal Tremblers explains the relationship between all of Terrigal’s ocean swimming groups as they look forward to welcoming swimmers to the Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic.

Why Rix reckons the Tilbury Classic is the ultimate community swim

Ocean Swims 11 Apr 2022

With the Tilbury Classic just around the corner, we caught up with amputee Nathan Rix to talk about his favourite ocean swims.

Club to Club: An epic swim you can make your personal Everest

Ocean Swims 5 Apr 2022

Greg Randall describes the “epic” Forster Club to Club Swim that he has swum every year since 2002 and explains why it should be your personal Everest.

Cooly Classic: The swim that everybody needs to do at least once

Ocean Swims 5 Apr 2022

The five reasons why you’ll want to head to the southern tip of Queensland’s Gold Coast to enjoy this bucket list ocean swim experience.

It’s a family affair at Coffs for local coach

Ocean Swims 28 Mar 2022

Kim Roach became a swim coach in Sawtell when her daughters started swimming and has followed them into ocean swimming and the Coffs Coast Ocean Swims with her husband in tow.

Big shoes to fill for a younger Koorey at Balmoral

Ocean Swims 28 Mar 2022

Chase Koorey has distance swimming in his blood and will take on his first 5km ocean swim at the Balmoral Swim for Cancer on Sunday.

Emily Miers: Balmoral Swim For Cancer has a personal connection

Guest Author 25 Mar 2022

As an ambassador for Children’s Cancer Institute and the Balmoral Swim For Cancer, Emily Miers combines her love for the water with her personal pledge to assist in eliminating childhood cancer.

Olympians ready to take on Bondi to Bronte

Ocean Swims 15 Mar 2022

In what’s becoming an annual tradition, three-time Olympic medalist Andrew Lauterstein has gathered his Olympian mates together to take on this year’s Bondi and Bronte.