Brooke Hanson flying high ahead of Coffs Coast swim
It’s been a busy year for Olympian Brooke Hanson OAM. Suzie sat down with Brooke to hear what she’s been up to as she prepares to swim in the Coffs Coast Ocean Swim with her family.
Hooked on the Balmoral Swim for Cancer since high school
Sylvie Panaretto has participated in the Balmoral Swim for Cancer since high school and this year she’s tackling the 1km.
Hotondo Broulee Bay to Breakers Ocean Swim hits record numbers
Celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Hotondo Broulee Bay to Breakers Ocean Swim, events organisers are excited to hit record numbers.
Algal Bloom hits popular Sydney ocean swimming beaches
Popular Sydney ocean swimming beaches between Coogee and South Maroubra affected by algal bloom.
Bondi adds exciting new distance to the program
This season, the City Ford Sydney Bondi Blue Water Challenge is adding an exciting new 3km ocean swim in addition to their 500m and 1.5km ocean swims.
A Malabar magical family affair
Robyn Bayliss is gearing up to participate in her first-ever ocean swim, the Murray Rose Malabar Magic, to raise funds for the Rainbow Club and as part of a weight-loss journey that has so far resulted in losing 33kgs.
Swum 1km? Here’s why you should swim 2km
You’re fitter than you think you are and if you’ve swum 1km, there’s every chance you can swim 2km without too much extra effort.
AQUA Festival set to hold Pride ocean swim at Manly this Saturday
Wett Ones and Sydney Stingers are hosting the AQUA Festival kicking off Saturday, 11 February with an ocean swim.
“Before it was a thing”: Rhett Sampson’s colourful life of ocean swimming
Ahead of the Oceana Funds North Bondi Classic, Bondi local Rhett Sampson recalls his lifetime of ocean swimming and why Bondi swims are the best.
Swimrun Australia is back and better than ever
Swimrun Australia is back after a 3-year hiatus with its flagship Sydney East event adding a short course and new event locations in the pipeline.
Wind & Waves Festival set to be a weekend of fun at Kiama
The Wind & Waves Festival is set to be an exciting weekend with a festival atmosphere and with plenty of activities for the whole family.
Events to try this Australia Day holiday
The 2023 Australia Day holiday is this Thursday and there are nine events across Australia to participate in as you enjoy a true blue day at the beach.
Sydney Harbour Splash joining the cause to cure Dementia
Nick Young and Nicole Stanners from Dementia Research Community, the charity partner of the Sydney Harbour Splash discuss the role of the Community and how dementia has affected their lives.
‘Best enjoyed with friends’ say Mona Vale swimming threesome
For swimming buddies Kerry Furrer, Jo Bush and Helen Elliott the Warriewood to Mona Vale swim is another great way to enjoy ocean swimming together.
Coogee SLSC taking on a new direction with Coogee Ocean Events
With a portfolio of ocean-based events, Coogee SLSC has taken a bold new direction, launching a dedicated events business – Coogee Ocean Events.
It’s time to get nude, The Sydney Skinny is back
The world-famous Sydney Skinny is back this season where swimsuits are left on the beach for the ultimate in open-water freedom.
5 of our favourite point-to-point ocean swim events
In this edition of our favourite swims, we take a look at five of our favourite point-to-point swims.
Younger Veterans connecting over an ocean swim and coffee at Terrigal
Veteran and Terrigal ocean swimmer, Scott Warr, has started a new ocean swimming group to get veterans moving and supporting each other.
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.
