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Oceans 8 Charity Swim

29th & 30th May 2027
Open water swimming event in Durban, KZN - entirely for charity! Swim 1, 4, 8 or 16 miles

The Oceans 8 Charity Swim has been started by 5 charities (DUCT, NSRI, Project Rhino, Singakwenza and WILDTRUST) to provide a reliable and sustainable flow of funding to deserving non-profits with a footprint in KwaZulu-Natal to support their work and allow them to continue to engage in and deliver on projects which have an impact and influence on education, environment, community development and upliftment for those most in need. The inaugural Oceans 8 Charity Swim will be held on the 16th & 17th (18th) June 2023 at the Durban Undersea Club.

09/09/2026

Your mile matters 🏊‍♀️

04/09/2026

💌 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗭𝗡

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for charities to join the as a benefitting organisation for 2027 and 2028!

Selected charities will have the opportunity to be part of this incredible event and benefit from the funds raised through its community of swimmers and supporters.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

For detailed information and qualification requirements, please email [email protected]

02/09/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE for the next

📅 29th & 30th May 2027
📍 Our happy place - Vetch's beach at Durban Undersea Club

Save it. Share it. Swim it! 🌊

01/09/2026

Hello, September!

Warmer days.
Longer swims.

We’re very happy to see you Spring. 🌊😁

19/08/2026

One of our favourite moments of the (and there are many!) is handing over the funds raised to our incredible charity partners.

We look forward to sharing the impact your and support has made...

Stay tuned!
🌊🌊🌊

14/08/2026

Not everyone swims.
Some people tell the story...

📣 Oceans 8 Charity Swim is looking for a volunteer to join our Social Media Team!

You don’t need to be a marketing pro… just creative, a little spare time and be comfortable creating and editing content. 🎥💡

Oh yes… and be keen to make a difference! 🙌

Sound like you? Or know someone? 📩 Pop us a DM or email [email protected]

06/08/2026

Just passing through your social feed to say hello👋

29/07/2026

They say it takes a village...
At Oceans 8 - it also takes an incredible team of safety professionals, rescue crew & medics and volunteers who spend months planning, monitoring conditions, preparing for every possibility and keeping every swimmer safe.
🚤🛟🌊
A massive oceans-sized thank you to IPSS Medical Rescue, NSRI, Steve & Chris from Durban Undersea Club, Durban Metro Search & Rescue, SAPS Search & Rescue and Brad Glasspoole for your expertise, service and unwavering support.
Thank you!!
💙

IPSS S&R
Christopher Shipley
Steve Evans

Address

Durban Undersea Club
Durban

Website

http://www.oceans8swim.co.za/

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