Open water swimming refers to swimming in natural bodies of water like oceans, rivers, or reservoirs, rather than in a controlled pool environment. It's a popular sport that offers both physical and mental benefits and includes disciplines like long-distance swimming and triathlon swimming. The Western Cape has seen a massive surge in open water swimming as a result of the obvious mental and physical benefits combined with the strong social element.

The mission is to improve open water swimming in both the Western Cape and South Africa, focussing on developing the sport at grassroots and elite levels to enhance its popularity and competitiveness. Organizations and swimming coaches are working together to establish structured open water training training programmes, and promote the sport in schools and communities. By engaging young swimmers through clinics and talent identification initiatives, the aim is to cultivate a new generation of open water swimmers. Additionally, enhancing coaching standards and providing resources for parents, sdults and kids are crucial components of this mission. The ultimate goal is to spread the word and enhance and grow the open water swimming community, fostering a vibrant culture around the sport that encourages participation and excellence at all levels.

SA Swim Open Water - https://swimsa.org/open-water
World Aquatics Open Water - https://www.worldaquatics.com/open-water
Big Bay events - https://bigbayevents.co.za/
36 One Open water - https://www.the36oneswim.co.za/
Open water - https://www.openwaterswimming.com/vacationscamps/south-africa/

Open Water Swimboard
Nico Manoussakis
079 136 8305
dj93swimmer@gmail.com