Summit Programme

CLDSA aims to encourage transformation within the open water swimming community, focused on changing demographic profiles in open water long distance swimming by ensuring access to resources, skills and swimming community. Our Summit programme is the sponsorship and mentoring of developmental swimmers to complete their first Robben Island crossing. We call on current CLDSA members to submit written nominations to our chair.

Summit Nominations

How do i nominate a swimmer?

Write a motivation as to why your nominated swimmer should be selected for this sponsorship.  Ensure that your nominee is an existing swimmer, who have ambition to complete their first Robben Island crossing and will be comfortable to be a CLDSA ambassador. They must be 18 years and older.

Send the written nominations to: [email protected]

What support does the CLDSA provide?

Subscription to Michelle Weber’s Robben Island training programme, mentoring support,  sponsoring of skipper fee, CLDSA membership and swim registration, CLDSA merchandise, attendance at the annual awards function and a personalised medal.

What will be expected of the swimmer?

To complete a Robben Island crossing within 6 months of signing up to the Summit programme.  Be a CLDSA ambassador for 6 months. Promote CLDSA on social platforms and events, sharing their experience and wearing CLDSA merchandise.

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Summit Heroes

Sanele Jacobs

24.02.2026

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 3hrs 16min 27sec (Wetsuit)

Mlungisi Zuma

18.02.2026

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 3hrs 03min 30sec (Wetsuit)

Londi Sibisi

26.03.2025

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 4hrs 48min 38sec (Wetsuit)

Zibone Gumede

20.03.2025

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 2hrs 53min 50sec (Wetsuit)

Muzakir Mohamed

04.02.2025

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 2hrs 40min 04sec (Skins)

Imaan Nordien

01.07.2024

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 3hrs 17min 57sec (wetsuit)

Mathutwana Portia Mokoena

07.03.2024

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 3hrs 43min 16sec (wetsuit)

Simba Chiviru

27.08.2023

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 3hrs08min00sec (wetsuit)

Sam Rorwana

18.03.2023

Completed Robben Island – Blouberg (7.4km) in 2hrs 54min 13sec (wetsuit)