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BigBayEvents Event management and professional water safety company. Robben Island crossings and open water swimmer support

YOUR NEXT BIG SWIM STARTS BEFORE YOU REACH THE START LINEA swim camp is about more than putting kilometres into your arm...
12/09/2026

YOUR NEXT BIG SWIM STARTS BEFORE YOU REACH THE START LINE

A swim camp is about more than putting kilometres into your arms

It is about preparing your mind, your body and your confidence for what lies ahead

SWIMMING IN THE DARK
Learn to stay calm when you cannot see your surroundings, manage intrusive thoughts, adjust your goggles and find your rhythm without visual reference

BUILDING ENDURANCE
Swim. Recover. Swim again

Learn how your body responds to fatigue, the after drop, changing ocean conditions and the demands of back to back swims

LEARNING TO RECOVER
Recovery swims teach you to change pace and tempo, listen to your body and understand when to push and when to recover

FINDING YOUR NUTRITION
Use the camp environment to test your nutrition and hydration strategies and discover what actually works for you

BUILDING MENTAL STRENGTH
Talk about the goals, fears, questions and challenges that come with marathon swimming. Learn from swimmers who understand the journey

This is what a swim camp delivers

Whether your next goal is already set, you are still searching for direction, or you simply want to challenge yourself and discover what you are capable of…

We are here to support you

Train with purpose
Build confidence
Develop resilience
Discover what you are capable of

The distance starts in your mind long before it starts in the water




Many would say swimming the English or North Channel is the hardest thing you can do ....... I almost agree BUT I believ...
09/09/2026

Many would say swimming the English or North Channel is the hardest thing you can do .......

I almost agree BUT I believe even harder is to do all the training, preparation, logistics and then to watch your swim window slip away without getting a fair chance to complete your goal.

Massive congratulations to all 8 of our swimmers this channel season for the dedication and sacrifices on the journey, to the 6 who tasted final success well done on your amazing achievements.

To Troy and Jocelyn, Debbie and I are shattered for you but know you will be back and we look forward to watching you walk onto Scotland in 2028.

Thanks to all 8 for trusting us to support you along the way. Building so many memories along the way.

Thinking of challenging yourself to swim the "Everest of Cape swims" adding your name to the same club of swimmers who h...
08/09/2026

Thinking of challenging yourself to swim the "Everest of Cape swims" adding your name to the same club of swimmers who have achieved this challenging swim?

No one better than Big Bay Events to assist with your planning, training, preparation and support on the day.

Check out the video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wH2dtpxsJVg and drop us a message for further information

06/09/2026

Windy day as we welcome in the next season

Join us for the Spring Equinox Swim and experience the magic of the West Coast in springThis isn’t just a swimIt’s a Wes...
05/09/2026

Join us for the Spring Equinox Swim and experience the magic of the West Coast in spring

This isn’t just a swim
It’s a West Coast adventure

Take on an unforgettable open water challenge

Experience the spectacular spring wildflowers

Swim surrounded by the beauty of the West Coast

Bring your family and friends and make a day of it

Distances to accommodate all levels of swimmers from novice to experienced

Look forward to seeing you there



29/08/2026

What an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning as we finish off our Winter Waves Series for the season
Spring here we come and looking forward to seeing you all at our upcoming Spring Equinox in Langebaan on 19th September

Congrats to our awesome swimmers Matthew took today as a training swim as he hasn’t been swimming during winter and stil...
28/08/2026

Congrats to our awesome swimmers

Matthew took today as a training swim as he hasn’t been swimming during winter and still smashed a sub 2
We look forward to seeing what he can achieve in peak fitness

Irene all the way from Joburg finally got a taste of some salty water after patiently waiting for the right conditions

Always an honour supporting our swimmers and sharing in the joys of their success




28/08/2026

A beautiful Friday morning out in Table Bay



Whenever you’re in Langebaan whether it’s for a relaxing weekend getaway, a midweek escape, attending one of our events,...
27/08/2026

Whenever you’re in Langebaan whether it’s for a relaxing weekend getaway, a midweek escape, attending one of our events, or joining us for a Supported Training Swim we’d love to have you stay with us

Big Bay Lagoon Studios has 3 beautiful, comfortable self-catering units available, offering the perfect home away from home while you enjoy everything Langebaan has to offer

Come swim, relax, explore and unwind and let us share our little piece of Langebaan with you



26/08/2026

Huge congratulations Tracey Steyn on your Full Moon English Channel Crossing

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Cnr Otto Du Plessis & Sir David Baird Drive, Bloubergstrand
Cape Town
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