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South Head Swim

EVENT INFO

South Head Roughwater 2021

WHEN:
Second or third Sunday of May
next is the 16th May 2021

DISTANCE:
10km

ROUTE:
From North Bondi to Watsons Bay hotel

WHAT YOU NEED:
Boat, paddler and swim preparation

CONDITIONS:
Rough water, last 2km in the harbour with easy surf conditions

WATER TEMPERATURE:
17 - 19°C

AVERAGE SWIM TIME:
From 2 hours 35min to 4 hours 30min

Every May a 10km distance swim is organised from Bondi Beach to Watsons Bay. The swim is also called the Roughwater swim for its unpredictable surf conditions, low water temperature and strong current around South Head.

The official site is https://www.southheadroughwater.com/

Vladswim Program for South Head

Since 2010, our Vladswim program has included a specific 12-week preparation for this swim. Louise Stevenson was the first Vladswim swimmer to successfully complete the race and won it! After her great swim, the popularity of our program increased with more new swimmers inspired to have a go. The program also guides and supports new and less experienced swimmers attempting a long swim for the first time.

The 12 weeks South Head plan 

What you need for your preparation:

  • 4 pool sessions per week (4 - 5.5km per session)
  • Saturday long-distance swims from 5km to 10km
  • Practising refuelling during the swim and swimming with a paddler
  • Goal-specific program
  • personal swim plan and recording your swim in your logbook
  • Training advice (nutrition, recovery, stretching)
  • Support from fellow swimmers including group meetings with a coach

Buy your personal swim plan. 

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