The 2025 AGM of the CLDSA
15 October 2025
The Annual General Meeting of the CLDSA is a highlight of the Open Water Swimming Year. It is an evening when CSLDA members gather together to
CLDSA News
CLDSA Swim Routes: Robben Island
23 September 2025
CLDSA Swim Routes: Robben Island The iconic Robben Island Crossing from the World Heritage Site, Robben Island to Blouberg Beach, is a very popular swim route.
Caper Talks: Kat Persson on Ultra-Swimming Preparation
5 September 2025
Caper Talk Series: Kat Persson on Ultra Swim Preparation The Cold Water Capers are a series of online talks produced by the CLDSA, to provide the
Membership to the CLDSA
31 August 2025
The Cape Long Distance Swimming Association was established to record swimmer’s achievements and help swimmer’s achieve their goals. Because of this, they have created a legacy
Reminder: As of 1st July, 20km+ Swims: Medical Required
28 June 2023
Key points to be aware of: It is strongly recommended that the medical assessment is completed by a physician (preferably a sports physician with cold-water/long-distance endurance
Summit: Reached!
28 March 2023
First Summit Programme swimmer Sam Rorwana only started really tracking his distance swum each morning last December. He has always been involved in the ocean conservation
Shoneé’s 20km Mad Dash
21 February 2023
” The Mad Dash swim was all about swimming with purpose and for a very special cause. Swimming in the dark with the lagoon full of
Social Pics: 36ONE’s Clifton Miler
20 February 2023
Once known as the 1SOMS, now part of the epic 36ONE’s swim stable:
An Engineer’s Report
25 January 2023
Swimmer and engineer Gareth Floweday sheds some light on the recent spate of sewage spills across Cape Town’s gorgeous beaches. He says that he is encouraged