Gregg Oelofse and “What About the Seals?”
1 September 2026
As swimmers we quite often encounter seals in local waters, along our coastline, particularly close to harbours or in our beautiful Cape Kelp Forests. Recently, folk […]
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Coping with the Cold in Cold Water Swimming
11 August 2026
Benefits of cold-water swimming There are numerous benefits to this fun outdoor sport. Swimming in general is a very cardiovascular sport, promoting both cardiac respiratory fitness. […]
Meet the Committee: An Interview with Peter Emslie
31 July 2026
I have served as CLDSA’s Ratification Officer since 2023. By day I’m a sales manager in the pesticide industry, based in Paarl. Outside of work I’m […]
Open Water Swimming Tips from Dr. Cleeve Robertson of the N.S.R.I.
19 July 2026
We asked Dr. Cleeve Robertson of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) for some open water safety tips for our swimmers. Dr Robertson was the CEO […]
Invitation to the CLDSA 2026 AGM and Awards Evening
9 July 2026
It is that time of year again and we are looking forward to our Annual General Meeting and Awards Evening in September. It is very much […]
Meet the Committee: An Interview with Jonathan Dawson
26 June 2026
Jonathan Dawson is the swim coordinator on the CLDSA Committee, he was born and raised in Cape Town. From a young age he was passionate about […]
Interview with Tracy Jannasch on her Robben Island Crossing as a Visually Impaired Swimmer.
10 June 2026
Recently Tracy Jannasch completed her Robben Island Crossing, as a visually impaired swimmer, her crossing required an unprecedented level of tenacity and bravery. As a young […]
Caper Talk Series: Leigh de Necker on “What About the Sharks?”
1 June 2026
My name is Leigh de Necker, I am a marine biologist and shark ecologist working for the WildTrust. The CLDSA runs a series of Caper Talks, […]
Meet the Committee: An Interview with Maura Sanderoff
27 May 2026
Maura Sanderoff, is a semi-retired architectural technologist from Simonstown in False Bay. Maura manages the information portfolio and the CLDSA Events calendar and maintains the Resources […]