Last week I talked about Pool Swimming competitions. The only real way to do this as an adult and not feel like you are gatecrashing kids sport is to do …
Why you don’t swim as often as you would like?
At Swimming Women we want to support you to swim, to be able to meet your goals and reach your potential, in whatever way is meaningful for you. Sometimes we …
Struggling to get back to Swimming? Here are 7 ideas to help.
Are you struggling to get back into a routine at the pool what with Easter, COVID, visiting long lost relatives and friends? Do you remember the last time you even …
Margaret River Ocean Swim 2022
What a magical day for the Margaret River Ocean Swim, light breeze, crystal clear water of Gnarabup, a slight current for a challenge and 231 smiling faces taking to the …
Swimming the Paralympics
Chief Mermaid Charlotte O’Beirne worked for the Australian Paralympic Committee in a former life. Working with these athletes was some of the most inspiring and enlightening times. Not the sympathy …
Ocean Breakfast Club
Ocean Swim Session + White Elephant Breakfast & Coffee = Monthly Breakfast Club Swim Introducing a monthly gathering for all swimmers. The Breakfast Club is a celebration of swimming, the …
This (Athletic Life) by Jane Davis
First published in the Australian. As the borders cautiously re-open between Australia and New Zealand I recall my most rewarding triathlon, Challenge Wanaka, promoted as the most scenic half ironman …
Busselton Jetty Swim tips
The swim around the historic Busselton jetty is satisfying, frustrating, tiring and enjoyable all at once. It is a great achievement for any swimmer and a brilliant gauge of your …
Do you remember the time you first swam in the ocean?
Do you remember the time you first swam in the ocean? Or perhaps you are thinking this summer looks like a great time to start. I swam 20 hours a …
Which class is for me?
There are a few class options at Swimming Women; FUNdamentals, Mermaid, Mermaid and Swim Men, Swim Girls, CALD and now Mermaid Lite. What do they all mean and which one …