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Where Australia’s cold water swimmers, swim (and you can too)

Ocean Swims 6 Jun 2022

Hear from swimmers who swim in the coldest places in Australia and find out where the iciest locations are throughout the country.

Open water swimming in the top end

Ocean Swims 6 Jun 2022

We catch up with swim coach, surf lifesaver and open water swimmer, Amanda Bagley, about what it’s like swimming in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Winter swimming clubs the soul of the cold water community

Ocean Swims 6 Jun 2022

We take a look at the history of Australia’s Winter Swimming Clubs, how you can get involved and hear about what it’s like to be a member.

The tradition of celebrating Winter Solstice with a chilly swim

Ocean Swims 6 Jun 2022

Each winter, swimmers across Australia dive into mid-winter waters to celebrate the shortest day and the countdown to summer.

Have Box Jellyfish made their way to Sydney?

Ocean Swims 8 May 2022

The Shark Island Psycho Swimmers in Cronulla may have discovered a new species of Box Jellyfish on a recent morning swim.

Transplant recipient credits ocean swimming for saving his life

Suzie Ryan 7 May 2022

Michael Mackinnon talks about swimming as a transplant recipient, conquering marathon swims and being named as swim captain for the upcoming World Transplant Games.

Rob Hutchings: The downriver nomad

Suzie Ryan 26 Apr 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Rob Hutchings about his life as a wild marathon swimming adventurer and his recent book the ‘Downriver Nomad’.

5 tips for balancing Easter and ocean swimming

Ocean Swims 11 Apr 2022

Worried you’ll slack off with your ocean swimming over Easter? Check out our top 5 tips for balancing Easter eggs with Easter swimming!

James Pittar: Conquering the marathon world blind

Suzie Ryan 11 Apr 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to James Pittar about his adventures and challenges as a blind marathon swimmer, including his six continent swims.

You’re an ocean swimmer, but are you a Thalassophile?

Ocean Swims 28 Mar 2022

Are you a lover of the ocean? You might just be a Thalassophile. Here are the top 10 signs you’re a Thalassophile.

The Tim Garrett ‘Extreme Endurance’ Project

Suzie Ryan 28 Mar 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Tim Garrett about how he got into marathon swimming and his crazy ultra-marathon multisport tales.

How to look after your hair when ocean swimming

Ocean Swims 14 Mar 2022

Learn the pros and cons that ocean swimming has on your hair and 7 ways you can protect and look after your hair while ocean swimming.

New book documents the history of Victoria’s open water swims

Ocean Swims 12 Mar 2022

We talk to avid ocean swimmer and amateur historian Don Warner about his decision to write the Victorian Open Water Swims book.

From zero to Channel hero for health

Suzie Ryan 1 Mar 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Gold Coast ocean swimmer, Phil Edwards, about how his English Channel challenge was born from a joke off a zero swimming base.

Water-loving Sophie Windle swimming 50km for sick kids during February

Ocean Swims 25 Feb 2022

We caught up with Sophie Windle, 12, who has already achieved her goal of swimming 50km this month in the Starlight Super Swim.

Josie Page chasing uncle’s Rottnest Channel crossing record

Suzie Ryan 21 Feb 2022

Suzie Ryan talks to Josie Page about why she swapped the pool for open water and what drives her to take on ultra-swimming distances.

It’s all Hanson deck for this Starlight swimming family

Suzie Ryan 21 Feb 2022

Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson OAM talks about ocean swimming as a family and her connection to the Starlight Super Swim.

World Champion triathlete Melissa Hauschildt shares her top training tips

Ocean Swims 18 Feb 2022

Melissa Hauschildt, an Australian triathlete is a supporter of the Starlight Foundation, this year she offers her top tips for the swim.

WA amphibious adventurer conquers Everest and English Channel

Suzie Ryan 15 Feb 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Greg Johnson about becoming only the 12th person to conquer the Peak and Pond Challenge.

Ned Wieland: “I want to be the youngest to tick off the Oceans Seven”

Suzie Ryan 8 Feb 2022

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Ned Wieland about how he got into marathon swimming and what drives him to take on new ultra-distance swim challenges around the world.