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Gqeberha (Hobie Beach), South Africa
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Early-season Hobie Beach ocean racing for every ability.
Registration Open
4 Oct1 km ocean swimGentle
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X-WATERS Slovenia Lake Bled 2027
Swim around a fairy-tale island church in an alpine lake.
Bled, Slovenia Saturday 11 September 2027
Why you might love it
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Few swims anywhere are as photogenic, and the 500 m and mile distances make it a destination swim newcomers can genuinely enjoy.
Who this suits
Beginner to experienced open-water swimmers wanting a scenic swim-and-travel weekend.
Getting ready
Preparation
Open-water races in Lake Bled's clear water, from 500 m to 10 km, including a mile around the island church beneath Bled Castle.
In your Race Year
September — X-WATERS Slovenia Lake Bled 2027
A achievable September chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
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