Meet Naomi Carter…. Naomi is truly an inspirational swimmer who will get you motivated and into the water this season! She is a Mum of 2 girls under 2, a physiotherapist & an amputee. Previously a gymer and runner, she turned to swimming once she lost her leg below the knee in an accident. Originally, […]
Continue readingMeet Brad Dixon…. Brad is a brand new swimmer to our series but no stranger to Ocean Swimming! He is a proud father of two beautiful daughters, husband to an amazing wife, and a holistic physiotherapist, writer, and wellness coach based in stunning Mt. Maunganui. His mission is to promote expansive wellness daily habits that […]
Continue readingMeet Kate Wills…. Kate has been swimming with the NZ Ocean Swim Series since AGES ago! Kate recently clocked up her 50th long swim with us in our Oceans of Fame, which is an amazing achievement. You can read about Kate, her top tips for new swimmers, and why she will Swimfluence you into the […]
Continue readingMeet Amy Renall…. One of our five Swimfluencers for the 2022/23 Season. Amy is from Hawkes Bay, mum to 3 super awesome boys, has been competing in swim & triathlon events since ages ago AND coaches swimming technique, fitness & nutrition. You can read about Amy, her top tips for new swimmers, and why she […]
Continue readingCREATING YOUR MY EVENT DUDES ACCOUNT Creating a log-in for your Ocean Swim Series entries for the 2022/23 Season is a quick and easy process and will let you quickly add transport & merchandise options to your swims as well as change your wetsuit selection, start group, and MORE! If you already have an […]
Continue readingKey Event Day Times – Saturday 17 December 2022 Narrow Neck to Takapuna 3.8km Swim 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Narrow Neck to Takapuna 3.8km Registration opens Narrow Neck Beach 2:15 pm – Cable Buoy 2000m, Full Taka 1000m & Half Taka 500m Registration Opens- Takapuna Reserve 2:15 pm – Compulsory Safety Briefing 2:30 […]
Continue readingKey Event Day Times – Saturday 26 November 2022 5:00 am – 6:30 am – Swim Pack Pick up, Downtown Terminal Quay Street, Auckland CBD (Terminal number will be confirmed Thursday 24th November) 7:00 am – Ferries Depart for Rangitoto Island 8:10 am – Compulsory Safety Briefing Rangitoto Island 8:30 am – Full Rangitoto 4.6km […]
Continue readingAfter three years of Covid disruptions, I finally had the opportunity to travel again. I had originally planned to swim in Tsugaru Strait in early 2020 and it was touch and go whether we would even be able to travel in 2022 with heavy Japan border restrictions. Thank goodness for last-minute visa approvals and negative […]
Continue readingMeet Kaye Mueller…. Kaye (far right) was so amazing as a swimfluencer last season that we are stoked to have her back for the 2021/22 season! Kaye is based in Leigh, a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region who will not only look after you when you are out in the […]
Continue readingMeet Susan Obrien…. Susan is a Wellington-based athlete and mother who is keen to help you get the motivation and skills to take the plunge and join her in an event this season! Follow Susan on Instagram now to stay up to date on her season this year… IRONFITNESS
Continue reading