Oceans 8 Charity Swim

Your mile matters 🏊‍♀️

💌 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗭𝗡

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for charities to join the as a benefitting organisation for 2027 and 2028!

Selected charities will have the opportunity to be part of this incredible event and benefit from the funds raised through its community of swimmers and supporters.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

For detailed information and qualification requirements, please email [email protected]

📣 SAVE THE DATE for the next

📅 29th & 30th May 2027
📍 Our happy place - Vetch's beach at Durban Undersea Club

Save it. Share it. Swim it! 🌊

Hello, September!

Warmer days.
Longer swims.

We’re very happy to see you Spring. 🌊😁

One of our favourite moments of the (and there are many!) is handing over the funds raised to our incredible charity partners.

We look forward to sharing the impact your and support has made...

Stay tuned!
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Not everyone swims.
Some people tell the story...

📣 Oceans 8 Charity Swim is looking for a volunteer to join our Social Media Team!

You don’t need to be a marketing pro… just creative, a little spare time and be comfortable creating and editing content. 🎥💡

Oh yes… and be keen to make a difference! 🙌

Sound like you? Or know someone? 📩 Pop us a DM or email [email protected]

Just passing through your social feed to say hello👋

They say it takes a village...
At Oceans 8 - it also takes an incredible team of safety professionals, rescue crew & medics and volunteers who spend months planning, monitoring conditions, preparing for every possibility and keeping every swimmer safe.
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A massive oceans-sized thank you to IPSS Medical Rescue, NSRI, Steve & Chris from Durban Undersea Club, Durban Metro Search & Rescue, SAPS Search & Rescue and Brad Glasspoole for your expertise, service and unwavering support.
Thank you!!
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IPSS S&R
Christopher Shipley
Steve Evans