Meet the Committee: An Interview with Melissa Rademan
7 April 2026
I joined the CLDSA Committee in March 2026 as part of the Marketing & Merchandise portfolio. As a self-employed business owner with a strong background in […]
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Interview with Johann Beytell about his Circumnavigation of Robben Island.
20 March 2026
Interview with Johann Beytell about his Circumnavigation of Robben Island. Tell us about your swim, mention a highlight.It was an amazing experience from start to finish. […]
CLDSA Swim Rules: What Can You Actually Wear?
17 March 2026
We follow a set of standard guidelines defined by the English Channel Rules, and in 2021 the CLDSA formally voted to include a wetsuit category. We’ve […]
Meet the Committee: An Interview with Tim Pillay
11 March 2026
Hello! My name is Tim and I volunteer as treasurer of the CLDSA. 1. Tell us about your swimming journey so far. My swimming journey has just […]
Interview with Meinhardt Esterhuizen About his False Bay Crossing.
27 February 2026
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 […]
Meet the 2025/2026 Summit Swimmers
17 February 2026
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 […]
Meet the Committee: An Interview with Anya Ragaller.
6 February 2026
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 […]
Official Swim Rules of the CLDSA
30 January 2026
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. […]
Interview with Guy Wilson About his Robben Island Crossing.
23 January 2026
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 […]