Morning squad at Victoria Park pool

Sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Time: 6:00 – 7:30am Vladswim Coach: Jai Di Tommaso This program is open to swimmers at all levels of ability. The focus is on preparing you for open water races and other distance swimming events. The three pool sessions tie in with the Saturday ocean swims. Coach Jai will…

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1 mile ice water swim

On 27th of October Wyatt Song swam 1mile (1.65km) in water with a temperature below 5 degrees centigrade. Wyatt is the first Australian swimmer to attempt the distance at this water temperature and he’s now waiting for official confirmation of the swim from the International one mile swim association. So, another unbelievable achievement. Congratulations, Wyatt!

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A list of results from our swim season overseas for 2014

I am blown away but the talent that is listed below and honoured to know you all. Congratulations to you all whether you got there or not. The dedication and effort to get to the starting line alone is something to be proud of. I am blown away but the talent that is listed below…

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Swim Mate magazine is here

We would like to welcome you to the first edition of Swim Mate Magazine. The idea behind Swim Mate is to provide a regular magazine with interesting stories and information on open water swimming, ocean swimming and Triathlon swimming both in Australia and around the world. We also would like Swim Mate to offer something…

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Swimming holidays in Greece 2013

The lovely, sunny and relaxing Greek Island Kalymnos again gave to us an unbelievable holiday atmosphere connected with swimming and family hospitality. The Kalymnos swim trip 2014 was great and we loved it. This is the 2nd year that Vladswim organised this European trip. This time 5 fantastic swimmers, 2 coaches and local guru Sevasti…

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Rottnest Swim 2014

The biggest open water swim event for Vladswim swimmers is this great 20km swim in West Australia. Since 2010 Vlad has been going to this great event with swimmers. Louise Stevenson was first swimmer that introduced Vlad to the Rottnest swim. 2010 and also 2011 Louise did great swim finished 1st female category. This year…

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