SwimmingOpen Water
Gqeberha (Hobie Beach), South Africa
aQuellé ORS 1 km Ocean Swim Hobie Beach October 2026
Early-season Hobie Beach ocean racing for every ability.
Registration Open
4 Oct1 km ocean swimGentle
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Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub 2027
Pier to pub through Victorian ocean swell.
Lorne, Australia Saturday 9 January 2027
Why you might love it
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A classic Aussie ocean swim with a pub finish — big field, friendly vibe, and Great Ocean Road scenery.
Who this suits
First-time ocean swimmers through Shark Bait collectors; virtual option if entries sell out.
Getting ready
Preparation
One of the worlds largest ocean swims: about 1.2 km from Lorne Pier to the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club beach in front of the iconic Lorne Pub. Friendly waves welcome first-timers and Shark Bait veterans alike, with a virtual option if you miss a ballot spot.
In your Race Year
January — Powercor Lorne Pier to Pub 2027
A achievable January chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
This challengePowercor Lorne Pier to Pub 2027
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A bigger challenge to keep in mind for later — demanding, and one people talk about for years.
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