Personal Story

Adaptation: Swimming through fire and pandemic

For Nicole, this has been a pregnancy defined by drama and challenges, but through it all it was the call of the ocean, the Swimblers and her next swim that helped get her through.

Two buddies take on SwimRun Bay of Islands

After a bold decision to register for the 2019 Bay of Island Swimrun, Oliver and Clemont find themselves riding a rollercoaster of emotions as they take on the mammoth challenge.

Salt water therapy: Swimming my way through heartbreak and frustration

After suffering miscarriage in 2018, Nicole turned to swimming to rebuild her mental and physical strength.

There are no losers, “Winning is doing”

Jane asks “what is winning?” on her journey to enjoy every moment of her new ocean swimming lifestyle.

What happened when I ‘volunteered’ for an Ocean Confidence clinic

Lake-swimming, jellyfish-hating, cocktail-drinking Canadian Christie Preston tells the story of her experience in OceanFit’s Ocean Confidence clinic.

Angus Scott: Road blocks are only as effective as you perceive them to be

How undergoing heart surgery at the ripe age of 33 set off an epiphany that would lead to lofty open water swimming goals.

“Have a go. Get in and do it!” Jane’s motto after life-changing ocean swims

On Jane’s 50th birthday her life changed, she discovered the body image movement and ocean swimming for physical and mental health.

Review: How we took on the inaugural Swimrun Australia

OceanFit’s Andre & Jules took on the inaugural SwimRun Australia and lived to tell the tale and provide tips for others taking it on in the future.

Ocean swimming keeps the black dog at bay for Hanby

Criminal lawyer Justin Hanby was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013 and he now swims daily as a way to take control of his mental health.

Weizhen has Cole Classic medal in sight to thank donor after transplant

After a liver transplant due to a genetic condition called Polycystic Liver Disease, Weizhen Zhou has set her sights on completing the Cole Classic. This is her story of teaching herself how to swim, 4am wake-up’s and taking on the ocean with OceanFit.

Q&A: The pre-40’s ocean swimming challenge that made Jamie ‘mildly obsessed’

During the 2016-17 summer season, Jamie Cairns approached OceanFit to help him achieve a goal he’d been wanting to knock off for years, and with his 40th birthday approaching, now was the time to take it on!

I just wanted to keep swimming: Nicola takes on her first ocean swim

We love hearing personal success stories, and this one from Nicola Harris, is typical of the OceanFit participant and will resonate with a lot of people out there thinking of taking on their first ocean swim.

Survey prize winner Paul takes part in the inaugural Catseye Classic

Our 2016 ocean swims survey winner has given us a review of his prize winning trip to Hamilton Island, including how he got to swim in the inaugural ‘Catseye Classic’.

Survey winner Nicola enjoys the trip of a lifetime

Thanks to OceanFit, Nicola Logan won herself a trip to Hamilton Island to participate in the Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim – hear how she got on!

Ally Charlton: What it means to be an ocean swimmer

Let Ally inspire you to enjoy the freedom of the ocean. Listen to why she chose an ocean swimming lifestyle, how she gained her confidence to swim in open water and what it all means to her.