Welcome to capeswim.com - offering information and news on open water swimming in Cape Town, with particular focus on solo swims. On this website you will find details of distances and records of swimming Robben Island, False Bay, Cape Point, Cape Agulhas, and more; as well a booking facility and advice.
Cape Town offers a wealth of options for open water swimmers of all abilities, with swims ranging in distance from 7.5km to 35km. Water temperatures range between 13 and 19 degrees celcius, thus providing the perfect preparation for prospective English Channel swimmers. Apart from the great achievement of finishing a swim, Cape Town is one of the most scenic places in the world (voted the top travel destination in Africa and the 8th best city to visit in the world), so combining a respected swimming achievement with an unforgettable holiday is the way to go!

CURRENT / NEWS:
August: A record five South Africans cross the Channel in 2008
15 July: Brand New Event: WOMENS DAY SWIM - Enter NOW!
28 April: CADIZ / VISTA NOVA FREEDOM SWIM RESULTS
30 March: Veteran Alan Jamieson breaks Dassen Island record
February 2008: Ram makes history with Antarctic swim
SA National Open Water Swimming Championships Event info
December: Graham's double crossing with dolphins! WATCH VIDEO CLIP
29 April: CADIZ / VISTA NOVA Freedom Swim: FINAL RESULTS
28 April: CADIZ / VISTA NOVA Freedom Swim: Venter wins Robben Island swim
5 March: Barend breaks False Bay record
19 Feb: South Africans conquer Rottnest after storm
3 Jan: Tony Scalabrino's Robben Island age record

ROBBEN ISLAND
Swim to this World Heritage site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years
General and Swimming Information
Facts & Distances
Records
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CAPE POINT
Swim around the famous Cape of Good Hope (and Cape of Storms)
General and Swimming Information
Facts & Distances
Records
Links

FALSE BAY
South Africa's most treacherous swim - 35km across this unpredictable bay
General and Swimming Information
Facts & Distances
Records
Links

CAPE AGULHAS
The southern-most point of Africa
General and Swimming Information
Facts & Distances
Records
Links

OTHER SWIMS

Nelson Mandela Bay
Danger Point
Dassen Island
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Open water swimming events