Meinhardt Esterhuizen (age 16) recently completed a False Bay Crossing, in the Skins Category. He is one of the youngest swimmers to complete this route and
The CLDSA Summit Programme was created to sponsor and mentor developmental swimmers to complete their first Robben Island Crossing. Each year members of the CLDSA are
As Vice-Chair of the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association, I care deeply about growing open water swimming in South Africa. I enjoy open water swimming who
For a swim to be officially recognised by the CLDSA, there are a few rules. These rules are particularly important for the safety of the swimmers.
Guy Wilson (age 78) recently completed his Robben Island Crossing in the Wetsuit Category. Tell us about your Robben Island Crossing.It was a magical swim from
On 18 January, we gathered to remember Kay Bales, one of the original founders of the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association. Long-standing CLDSA members were present
False Bay is the largest bay along the South African coastline. It is a beautiful body of water with a number of well recognised and supported
Kay Bales, a lifetime member of the CLDSA, was born on 10 October 1942 and passed away on 4 January 2026. Her husband, Peter, was one
I’m an optimist who doesn’t always think things all the way through and tends to imagine the best possible outcome. I’m also a mom and a
