General Information
The Oceans 8 Charity Swim brings swimmers, change-makers and big-hearted supporters together at DUC, Vetch’s Beach, Durban, for two days of open-water swimming dedicated entirely to charity! Choose from four distances: 1, 4, 8 or 16 miles. Every rand raised goes to 8 NGOs with a footprint in KwaZulu-Natal, and prizes are awarded to the top fundraisers.
Created by charities, for charities!
Please note that the entry is non-refundable and that for 2027 there will be no contingency day
To enter the other distances, please visit these links:
16 Mile: https://www.easyreg.co.za/events/oceans-8-charity-swim-2027-16-mile
4 Mile: https://www.easyreg.co.za/events/oceans-8-charity-swim-2027-4-mile
1 Mile: https://www.easyreg.co.za/events/oceans-8-charity-swim-2027-1-mile
8-Mile swimmers will swim 1 mile per event.
Saturday 29 May 2027:
EVENT 1: 07h30 – 08h45 = Age-group medal race for 61 – 70 years
EVENT 2: 08h45 – 10h00 = Age-group medal race for 51 – 60 years
EVENT 3:10h00 – 11h15 = Age-group medal race for 41 – 50 years
EVENT 4: 11h15 – 12h30 = Age-group medal race for 31 – 40 years
Sunday 30 May 2027:
EVENT 5: 07h30 – 08h45 = Age-group medal race for 71+
EVENT 6: 08h45 – 10h00 = Age-group medal race for 14 & under
EVENT 7: 10h00 – 11h15 = Age-group medal race for 15 – 20 years
EVENT 8: 11h15 – 12h30 = Age-group medal race for 21 – 30 years
