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Queensland SHIT’s head south to Shellharbour

A group of SHIT swimmers from Brisbane’s Langlands Park are venturing south for the Shellharbour Ocean Swim this weekend, with an ocean swimming itinerary to make you jealous.

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.

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.

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.

New week-long swim festival for the Gold Coast

Inaugural Gold Coast Swim Week to include the Cooly Classic and Swim The Gold Coast events plus clinics and training sessions.

Cairns local conquers 27km Green Island to Cairns ocean crossing

Cairns Medical Student, Harriet Grant, has added to Australian marathon swimming history by conquering the 27km Green Island to Cairns crossing.

British triathletes learning from Aussie Surf Superstar

Ex-surf ironman world champion, Phil ‘Clayto’ Clayton, has been mentoring some of the world’s best triathlon athletes.

Damien Bridger: Navigating big surf after an acquired brain injury

Gold Coast-based ocean swimmer Rosie Ning chats with fellow swimmer Damien Bridger about ocean swimming with an acquired brain injury.

Top 3 winter swimming getaways (you can still do this year)

Missing the blue skies and warm water of summer? We’ve got you covered with our favourite winter swimming locations not far from home.

The history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim

TOWSA president John Barett and committee member Kylee de Roy talk about the great history of the Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim that dates back to 1954.

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.

Sunshine Coast winter solstice swim supporting displaced Ukrainians

Swimmers in this year’s Sunshine Coast Solstice Swim will be doing their bit to support Ukrainians displaced by the war.

Michael Klim gearing up for Swim the Gold Coast

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

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

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

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.

Young swimmer to escape croc-infested waters to swim the new 5km at Bondi to Bronte

Bailee Zammit, 15, from Cairns has only been ocean swimming for a short time but she is gearing up to to swim the 5km at Bondi to Bronte.

From zero to Channel hero for health

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

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

Albatross Nippers: Ocean swimming for every body

In this feature, Suzie Ryan talks to Nick Marshall about Albatross Nippers, his recent book launch and how nippers helps shape our elite athletes.

Australia’s top marathon swims

Discover six of the best marathon swims in Australia, from North Queensland across to Western Australia.

Jen Hamer: An ocean obsession

An inspirational story about Jen Hamer, who, having beaten anorexia and mental health issues that have spanned most of her life, is loving her new life as an ocean swimmer.