Learn to Ocean Swim
... and help beat cancer!
About this program
This is a ten-week entry-level program teaching the basics of ocean swimming to prepare participants to complete the iconic South Maroubra Clear Water Classic on 24 April with their Can Too team.
It's for people with some swimming ability who are looking to face their fears in a safe, supportive environment.
After 10 weeks training you will be able to:
- Safely navigate the surf zone
- Confidently swim in a group setting
- Use the ocean to your advantage
- Say "I am an ocean swimmer!"
All ocean training sessions are supported by water safety crew from surf clubs local to our training beaches, familiar with local conditions, close by at all times.
As a registered Australian charity, all our programs fundraise for cancer research — it's an important part of why we do what we do.
Are you ready to ocean swim?
If you can swim freestyle for at least 100m in the pool without stopping (which is a condition of entry into this program), you’re well on your way.
Training format
You'll train twice per week under the guidance of qualified, experienced ocean swim coaches.
Pool swim sessions mid-week focus on:
- Refreshing swim skills
- Building base swimming fitness
- Learning how to swim more efficiently
- Practising basic ocean swimming techniques
- Drills for stroke correction
Ocean swim sessions on Saturday mornings focus on:
- Identifying changing ocean conditions – waves, rips, tides, sandbanks, and more
- Learning to enter and exit the water safely
- Increasing your swim distance in the ocean under supervision
- Learning advanced surf skills and using the ocean to your advantage
Please note that pool entry is not covered as a part of your Can Too program registration fee, as it has been in previous years. However, the registration fee has been lowered to reflect this change.
Fundraising
By raising $995 you will meet your minimum fundraising commitment and become a Fundraising Star.
If you go above and beyond, you could become a Silver Fundraising Star ($1,250) or even a Gold Fundraising Star ($1,550)
Vaccination Status
We feel a deep obligation to keep our people and the communities in which they live, as safe as we possibly can. At this time, we are only accepting registrations from people who are fully vaccinated or who have a medical exemption.
Check pool availability
| ABC (Domain) | Join the waitlist | |
| Prince Alfred Park | <15 Spaces | |
| Victoria Park | <10 Spaces | |
| Coogee | <10 Spaces | |
| ABC (Manly) | Join the waitlist | |
| Warringah | <5 Spaces | |
We've safely taught 5,312 people just like you to ocean swim
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Learning to ocean swim with Can Too is life changing. I missed the ocean living overseas. Since arriving home I'd seen people ocean swimming, but I didn’t know how to, and felt unprepared to join in. From the very start of the Can Too program I felt like that this is part of me and these are my people. I was humbled and in awe of everyone's ability to progress with the things they teach you. Over time you put it all together and then next thing you know you’re an ocean swimmer! Emily, Ocean Swimmer
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You are what funds research
... our top five FAQ's.
Do I have to fundraise?
Yes, you have to fundraise in return for learning to ocean swim. Don’t let that worry you too much, we’ve been doing this since 2005 so we have plenty of resources available to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
Plus, you’ll have a Team Captain and Mentor/s to guide you through. The best approach is to have a plan and to start early.
What is Bronze level fundraising?
By raising $995 you will meet your minimum fundraising commitment and become a Fundraising Star.
If you go above and beyond, you could become a Silver Fundraising Star ($1,250) or even a Gold Fundraising Star ($1,550).
Where does the money go?
When you fundraise for Can Too Foundation, you're fundraising for Australian cancer research and prevention. We focus on investing in early career cancer researchers across all cancer types.
Can Too Foundation funded 11 researchers in 2020 and are funding a further 11 researchers in 2021. As a registered charity, we will always be careful with every single dollar we spend and completely transparent in our reporting.
What if I don't meet my commitment?
Can Too has been teaching people to run and swim and raise funds for cancer research for sixteen years. We know that you’ll do everything you can to fundraise for Australia's most promising cancer research projects and we’ll help you every step of the way.
If, due to personal circumstances, you feel you can’t meet your commitment, please contact us. Participants who don’t contact us and do not meet their commitment will not be permitted to register for a future Can Too program.
How long do I have to fundraise?
The good news is that you have until 30 days after your program finishes to meet your commitment to cancer research and prevention.
You'll have an active fundraising page from the moment you sign up, so our suggestion is to start early!
Be a part of something bigger than yourself
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I never realised how significant Can Too would be, how important it was to have an outlet, away from our life which was all about cancer and searching for treatments. Can Too helped me to not just stay physically fit but mentally strong. We lived by a mantra we adopted with our Can Too program – ‘just keep swimming’. It resonates with me how Can Too’s fundraising goes to a cause close to my late wife's heart. They’re still looking for answers for the type of cancer that she had. Without research there isn’t much hope. Craig, Ocean Swimmer
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We Ocean Swimming
... and you will too!
The end of your Can Too program is the beginning of your life as an ocean swimmer.
For the rest of summer, you can confidently join a range of ocean swim events alongside your new Can Too friends.
The friends you meet in your program will help you make the most of beautiful weather, blue water, great friends, and wrap up summer with a set of ocean swim experiences that you'll never forget.
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