Need inspiration? From novice to ultra-marathon swimmer in a few years
With no swimming experience behind him, Jon Wall joined Mona Vale surf club and then caught the ocean swimming bug.
Summer holiday ocean swim events
We’ve compiled a list of Xmas/NY holiday swims in Australia & NZ for you to schedule into your busy time off.
North Bondi’s trailblazing female lifesaver still crewing the registration desk after 20 years
After more than 20 years as an event volunteer, Gaye Rosen is preparing to lead registration again at this Sunday’s North Bondi’s Buckler to Bergs ocean swim.
Icons of summer team up for water safety
Surf Life Saving NSW and the Sydney Sixers have teamed up to spread a message of surf and water safety.
Two Sydney councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings
Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia.
A tradition waiting to happen: 21 years of Bondi to Bronte
Bondi To Bronte founder, Graham Ford AM, gives an insight into the roots of this famous Sydney ocean swim.
Olympics in sight for three stars of open water looking to shine at Bondi to Bronte
Two Olympians and one aspiring Olympian are set to complete in the first Bondi to Bronte 5km ocean swim.
The 3 Points Challenge experience (Incl. 4-week training plan)
David McIlwaine from Fit4Dreams breaks down the event, leg by leg, and provides a 4-week training plan to prepare you for the day.
Personal reflection: Butterflies over the water
Words by Nicole Holyer. A journalist and writer by trade, Nicole posts very irregularly on her blog, and for us. The sun’s out
Five of the best events: Jetty swims
Fancy swimming off, round or between jetties? Here are five jetty swim events you will want to add to your bucket list.
Narrabeen to kick off much-anticipated Sydney ocean swimming season
The Narrabeen Beach Challenge is back in 2022 and ready to kick off the ocean swimming season as the first Sydney event on Sunday, 6 November 2022.
Where Australia’s cold water swimmers, swim (and you can too)
Hear from swimmers who swim in the coldest places in Australia and find out where the iciest locations are throughout the country.
Winter swimming clubs the soul of the cold water community
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
Each winter, swimmers across Australia dive into mid-winter waters to celebrate the shortest day and the countdown to summer.
AUS vs USA in Bondi ocean swimming Dual
The much-contested Dual in the Pool is set to return to Australia for the first time in 15 years with the new addition of an open water event.
Have Box Jellyfish made their way to Sydney?
The Shark Island Psycho Swimmers in Cronulla may have discovered a new species of Box Jellyfish on a recent morning swim.
New Coogee aquathon in a scenic wonderland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
With the Tilbury Classic just around the corner, we caught up with amputee Nathan Rix to talk about his favourite ocean swims.
