Kay Bales Memorial – 18 January
21 January 2026
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 […]
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CLDSA Swim Routes: Miller’s Point to Fish Hoek 10.5km
13 January 2026
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 […]
In Loving Memory of Kay Bales
9 January 2026
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 […]
Meet the Committee, an interview with Tracey Steyn.
10 December 2025
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 […]
Caper Talk Series: Michelle Petring on Preparing for a Robben Island Crossing…
12 November 2025
Preparing for a Robben Island Crossing with Michelle Petring As we say good bye to the Cape Town winter and head into our summer season, a […]
The Spring Equinox Swim 2025
23 October 2025
The season changed and as it did, Cape Town Open Swimmers emerged from winter. On a fabulous spring day in September, the West Coast National Park […]
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 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 […]