WOWSA is an international association dedicated to the organization, promotion and recognition of open water swimmers, events, records, trends, publications, films, podcasts and achievements in the world of marathon swimming, including solo and relay channel crossings, competitive races of all distances, especially the Olympic 10k Marathon Swim, extreme swimming (including ice swimming, winter swimming, stage swimming, and high-altitude swimming), coaching, officiating, and piloting.
As intrepid open water swimmers, over the last decade, we believe, tow floats have provided us that extra element of safety in the water and believe a visible Number Thirteen tow float should be part of any open water swimmer’s kit. Being visible in open water is clearly an advantage.
Member benefit: Exclusive multicoloured coordinate Number Thirteen Hoodies and Tow floats to purchase.
Founded in 2009, Big Bay Events specializes in managing water-based events with particular emphasis on providing water safety to swimming, triathlon, Kite surfing, SUP and surf ski events and has become the 1st choice water safety company in the Western Cape. We are well known for the Stand-Up Paddle boards that are used by lifeguards during events, providing maximum visibility for both the lifeguards and participants.
Member benefit: 15% discount of selected swims.
After self-training for the majority of the 5 year build up to the 2020 Olympic Games, Michelle created Wave Workouts as a platform for anyone who has a keen interest in open water swimming or enjoys living an active lifestyle to sign up and follow her swim programs.
Member benefit: 15% discount on a monthly subscription with Michelle’s Wave Workouts Programme.
Speedo®, the world’s leading swimwear brand, is passionate about life in and around the water. From learn to swim, swimming for fitness to competition swimming, our mission is to inspire people to swim and we aim to do that by encouraging healthy activity of swimming. Born in 1928 on and around Bondi Australia, Speedo has natural affinities with the beach and the pool. We have swimwear and equipment for people of all ages to do all sorts of water activities.
Member benefit: 15% discount voucher on signup.