Mandela Day 2023 #swimforshelter
Swim for Shelter with Cape Town Swim this Mandela Day This Mandela Day we're contributing towards the Haven Night Shelter, a welfare organisation that provides support for homeless persons in…
Social Media Competition Terms & Conditions Oct-Nov 2021
Do you have your heart set on a Robben Island crossing, or would you like to relive this exhilarating experience? Enter our social media competition and stand a chance to win an…
Your Robben Island Swim Guide: How to Prepare and What to Expect
You've done the training, you've signed up for the event, and the conditions are (hopefully) playing game. To help you prepare the final details, we've put together a Robben Island…
Mind Training for Open Water Swimming
When training for a long distance event, emphasis is often placed on physical preparation - getting the body as fit and strong as possible. While it is essential to build…
Open Water Swimming Rules
If you'd like to have your open water swim officially recognised, find out about the open water swimming rules and regulations from your local association. In South Africa, all long…
Fueling for Exercise
In our previous blog, The Role of Nutrition in Sport, you learned about the components of nutrition and how they provide energy. This week we'll put this into practise by…
The Role of Nutrition in Sport
Sports nutrition is the specialised branch of nutrition that is concerned with food in relation to athletic performance. If you are training for a specific event or would simply like…
What is Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Swimmer’s Shoulder is an umbrella term used to describe several injuries relating to shoulder pain experienced by swimmers. This musculoskeletal condition has a gradual onset due to the repetitive nature…
Hypothermia in Cold Water Swimming
During cold water swimming, limits are constantly being challenged, but it is always important to put safety first. Being aware of the symptoms of hypothermia in cold water will help you…
7 Swimming Gear Hacks for Open Water Swimmers
If you’re a seasoned swimmer, you’ve likely experienced frustrations with your swimming gear, such as goggles fogging up, water blocking your ears and chafing in unexpected places. Malfunctioning equipment can…