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Can Too Swim FAQ

Thursday, 7th Nov 24

Let us answer your questions about joining the Can Too Swim program.

Take on the I Can Too Challenge and you ...

Tuesday, 16th Nov 21

Share your Can Too journey to achieve your goal on Instagram and Facebook and you can win.

Annie’s dreams came true with Can Too

Thursday, 20th May 21

Annie Kenyon saw her Can Too dreams come true by making it onto the podium in her first Can Too goal event – the Sydney Harbour Splash. Find out what led her on her Can Too journey.

Dreams do come true

Thursday, 6th May 21

Congratulations to the 145 Can Tooers who realised their dreams of completing an ocean swim at the 2021 Sydney Harbour Splash, the 1 and 2km goal event of the Autumn Swim Program. The school of swimmers also excelled in their fundraising efforts to raise $135,000 for cancer research which is more than $30,000 over the original amount pledged.

Bumper weekend of Can Too swims

Friday, 23rd Apr 21

Thank you to the over 60 Can Tooers who conquered the 2021 Balmoral Swim for Cancer and Cooly Classic ocean swims on Sunday to raise over $50,000 for Australian cancer research.

Can Tooers celebrate their love of ocean...

Friday, 19th Feb 21

Congratulations to the approximately 200 Can Too swimmers who conquered the 2021 North Bondi Classic on Sunday, to raise over $408,000 for Australian cancer research.

Julia shares the Can Too love on Valenti...

Thursday, 18th Feb 21

Congratulations to ‘JK Swims 1K’ aka Julia Kostenyuk for winning the final instalment of the Post Your Pics to win competition.

Cancer Researcher dives into Can Too’s...

Thursday, 11th Feb 21

The Can Too funded cancer researcher Dr Emmy Fleuren will be swapping her lab coat for a beach towel as she joins the Can Too Autumn swim Program as a participant and ambassador.

Can Tooers sail home to victory at the 2...

Tuesday, 2nd Feb 21

Congratulations to the 250 Can Too swimmers who conquered the 2021 Big Swim and Little Big Swim at Palm and Whale Beach on Sunday, to raise over $300, 000 for Australian cancer research.

Cooly Classic swimmer thanks Can Too for...

Wednesday, 20th Jan 21

Before joining Can Too in 2014, Leigh Elliott went through a rough time with the breakup of a long-term relationship, leaving her to bring up her 13-year old on her own. It was a struggle, financially and emotionally. She was diagnosed with depression and was put on anti-depressants, which she was able to later wean herself off and bounce back with Can Too.

Can Tooers beat Olympic swimmers and can...

Friday, 4th Dec 20

Beating an Olympic athlete in the pool is only a pipe dream for most swimmers no matter how much they follow the black line. However, for a selection of Can Tooers this fantasy came true this week, at the ‘Monthly Swimmers’ vs Can Too handicapped relay race, on Wednesday evening.

Dive in. The water’s fine

Thursday, 19th Nov 20

Can Too’s Learn to Ocean Swim program is going swimmingly with over 380 swimmers taking part. The program is expected to raise around $350,000, which will fund at least three cancer researchers.

Spotlight on Can Too Coach 'Mean Machine...

Thursday, 29th Oct 20

Learn ocean swim tips from Commonwealth Games dual gold medalist and former Captain of the Australian Swimming team, Matt Renshaw.

Swim programs are now open: it’s time ...

Thursday, 22nd Oct 20

Judy Mort signed up to her first Can Too Learn to Ocean Swim program at Port Macquarie last summer. Everything was going swimmingly until, at the deep end of the program a couple of weeks away from the ocean swim goal event, the program was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, when the opportunity came up again to join the Ocean Swim program with Can Too Foundation, she dived in and registered straight away.

Last chance to get naming rights on KG...

Friday, 17th Jul 20

Can Too Champion and Community Spirt Award winner, Kieran Gallagher is diving in to celebrate turning 50. Whilst people often celebrate their 50th birthdays with a night out, a holiday or a decadent meal he set himself a Can Too Beyond goal of swimming 50km over 50 days to raise money for Can Too.

How big was your swim? The Big Swim: Pal...

Wednesday, 29th Jan 20

On Sunday morning a sea of swimmers wearing orange and black costumes resembled a phenomenon of migrating sea creatures worthy of a David Attenborough documentary. The school of approximately 250 swimmers were mere mortals, whose reason for swimming at Palm Beach and to Whale Beach, was to raise money for the Can Too Foundation which invests in Australian cancer research and prevention.

5 Reasons to Learn to Ocean Swim at Clov...

Wednesday, 15th Jan 20

Sighting Techniques & Pool Drills for Oc...

Tuesday, 10th Dec 19

Sighting is an integral part of ocean swimming. Being able to sight the path ahead of you, will keep you on course, both minimising your time in the water and your level of exertion.

As summer’s nearly here discover a new...

Friday, 29th Nov 19

As the sun shone down on Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club whilst the Nippers underwent their first surf training of the season, it was a poignant reminder that learning to ocean swim is a great way to experience vitality, good health, wellbeing and learn important skills needed to enjoy the Australian lifestyle. However, whilst doing so, it’s essential to protect yourself from the sun

You Can Too learn to ocean swim in Campb...

Thursday, 12th Sep 19

The Can Too Foundation are pleased to announce a new learn to ocean swim program starting in Campbelltown.

Good luck to the Can Tooers taking on th...

Thursday, 16th May 19

Good luck to the Can Tooers swimmers taking on the epic South Head Roughwater from Bondi to Watson's Bay 10km swim on Sunday

We Can Too conquer the Cooly Classic

Friday, 26th Apr 19

Kat Couch could only just swim 100 metres when she signed up for the Cooly Classic with Can Too.

We Can Too ocean swim together

Wednesday, 24th Apr 19

Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to crossing the finish line of the Bondi Blue Water Challenge on 28 April, to show that they Can Too complete a two-kilometre ocean swim together – their fourth time lucky attempt.

Can Too Hall of Famer passes suddenly

Wednesday, 27th Feb 19

Tragically Can Too devotee Mark Ellis, who had been planning to swim the English Channel this coming winter as part of a Can Too Beyond program with his fellow Can Too team members and wife Lizzie Crowhurst, collapsed and died suddenly at his Sydney home this weekend.

Fourth time’s a charm for swimming sis...

Wednesday, 20th Feb 19

Sisters Julia and Claudia Harley are looking forward to show that they Can Too complete a two kilometre ocean swim together -- their fourth time lucky attempt soon. They were committed to doing the Bondi Blue Water Challenge 2.1km swim on Sunday to commemorate the Can Too Learn to Ocean Swim program they’ve completed after suffering a couple of event day setbacks.

Ocean Swimming – It’s All About Rhyt...

Wednesday, 20th Feb 19

Can Too Swim Coach Gary Emmerton shares his wisdom on how to master ocean swimming.

Lyndal overcomes ocean fear to show she ...

Friday, 21st Dec 18

When Lyndal Keith joined Can Too to train for a 1km ocean swim in 2015 she was terrified of the ocean. She went on to become a Can Too swimming mentor, completed a 10 km ocean race and her fundraising has kept someone close to her from not just surviving but thriving.

‘Monthly Swimmers’ reign supreme

Monday, 10th Dec 18

The ‘Monthly Swimmers’ put in an impressive performance to win the annual handicapped relay swim race on Wednesday 28 November at Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College Aquatic Centre. The ex-elite swimmers including Australian Olympian Carl Wilson won by 20 seconds in the 14-person relay team against two Can Too teams.

You CAN TOO Beat An Olympic Swimmer!

Tuesday, 27th Nov 18

"Monthly swimmers' vs Can Too swimmers

A Can Too-ers Swim to Recovery: A True S...

Wednesday, 28th Mar 18

Overcoming Your Fears: Learn to Ocean Sw...

Wednesday, 31st Jan 18

Annie's Race Day Tips When Ocean Swimmin...

Monday, 23rd Jan 17

Ocean Swimming with Marine Life

Monday, 12th Dec 16

How to Get Around Buoys/Race Cans in Oce...

Monday, 5th Dec 16

“Stache-4-Cash” Swim Night Raises Ov...

Friday, 2nd Dec 16

Ashleigh Neil: Podium Finisher Fundraisi...

Monday, 21st Nov 16

Identifying Waves & Rips When Ocean Swim...

Monday, 14th Nov 16

How To “Number Off” At The Beach

Monday, 14th Nov 16

6 Simple Tips To Improve Your Swim Breat...

Friday, 4th Nov 16

8 Emotions of Learning to Ocean Swim

Tuesday, 11th Oct 16

The Sydney Ocean Swim means different things to different people; rewarding because it’s such a crashing kaleidoscope of emotions at times, which also makes learning to ocean swim such a life-changing experience. Now that Spring has sprung, it’s time to reflect on some experiences from the Can Too community from ocean swims gone by.

8 Emotions of Learning to Ocean Swim

Tuesday, 11th Oct 16

5 Essential Beach Safety Tips for Summer

Saturday, 1st Oct 16