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The guided ocean swims are officially open for bookings! 🏊

Created exclusively for registered Pier to Pine participants, these guided swims offer another incredible way to experience Norfolk Island’s waters during event week.

Places are limited, so secure your guided ocean swim early. You must be registered for the race before claiming your spot.

Your swim location will be selected based on the weather and ocean conditions on the day. Possible locations include The Chord, Anson Bay, Ball Bay or Bumboras, giving you the opportunity to experience a different side of Norfolk Island from the water. 🌊

Already registered for Pier to Pine Ocean Swim Norfolk Island

Book your swim now via our registration link:
piertopineoceanswim.com/registration

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Get ready to return to the crystal-clear waters of Emily Bay as Pier to Pine Ocean Swim returns to Norfolk Island from 11-17 January 2027.

More than just a race, Pier to Pine is a week-long celebration of ocean swimming, island adventure and community. Whether you're chasing a personal best, ticking off your first open water swim or simply looking for an unforgettable summer escape, there's something for everyone.

🌊 NEW Swim Run event
🤝 NEW Team Relay
🏅 NEW 60-69 and 70+ age categories
🏊 Guided course swim before race day
🐠 NEW Guided Ocean Swims outside the reef!

Alongside these exciting additions, you'll experience everything that makes Pier to Pine so special... spectacular scenery, warm island hospitality and an unforgettable week in one of South Pacific’s most unique destinations.

https://www.piertopineoceanswim.com

Pier to Pine Ocean Swim Norfolk Island

Arash! ❤️💛❤️💛

Congratulations, on earning your Bronze Medallion. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey, and we’re incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved.

💙Swimlab supports heaps of adults preparing for their Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion—improving swimming and ocean skills needed to meet the demands of the course. And complimentary swim plans for the 400m Swim Test!

Bondi Surf Club

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Something has been, and always will be, there with the ocean for me—its energy, its enormity and its thrill. Father Ocean, hear my soul. You are the wave I was made for… Now I see your darkness holds the key… Now I close my eyes and begin to see… Bronze Medallion Course — Surf Lifesaver Award Entry requirement: 400 metres in under nine minutes.Eight weeks of training, first-aid certification, two shadow patrols, a mock assessment and the final assessment. (A required qualification for becoming a patrolling surf lifesaver or volunteer beach rescuer.) 17 January 2026 - 15 March 2026 I’m humbled, honoured and proud to become one small part of such an extraordinary organisation. It is only the beginning, and still too early to claim the title of lifesaver. Two beach-patrol shifts completed last season, along with one water-safety shift at Bondi Beach. Looking forward to the 2026–27 season and everything still to come. This Medallion is dedicated to my father @sadegh.ssdraa —for his sportsmanship, courage and swimming ability, and for being the first person to teach me how to swim. Special thanks to SwimLab @swimlab_australia for going above and beyond in preparing me for the test. Claire’s coaching energy is genuine, powerful and deeply refreshing. After hearing the story behind this Bronze Medallion journey, she generously invested extra time in helping me, expecting nothing in return. @cat.thmpsn has been my partner in crawls through many swim sessions—and the first person to time me finally breaking the qualifying target by just under two seconds. Most importantly, immense gratitude to the trainers of the BM3 2026 Bronze Medallion course at Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club, and to the fellow trainees who shared this journey. So much love and support received—now ready to give back in the same spirit. 💛❤️ The song of the journey—goosebumps, almost every time: Father Ocean — Monolink & Ben Böhmer #SLSC #Bondi #BSLSC #BronzeMedallion #SurfLifeSaving

💬 Welcome to Ask SwimLab!

It's the 1st of every month, we're opening the floor to your swimming questions.

Every swimmer gets stuck sometimes.

Whether you're learning freestyle, working on breathing, building confidence, preparing for an ocean swim, or trying to swim with more ease and efficiency, we'd love to help.

💬 Ask us anything in the comments below.

Throughout the month, we'll answer your questions with coaching tips, clips and practical advice to help you move forward.

No question is too simple. If you're wondering about it, chances are someone else is too.

👇 What's your swimming question?

If you haven't listened yet, the latest Effortless Swimming podcast featuring Tracey Baumann from SwimMastery is well worth a listen.

Swimlab, are proud licensed Swim Mastery coaching centre, combining Swim Mastery's proven methodology with Swimlab's structured, supportive coaching approach for adult swimmers.

This is my absolute favourite topic to coach as it has such in impact on a swimmer improvement!!

A few of our favourite takeaways from this conversation:

✅Your recovery shapes everything that follows. The arm recovery isn't just about getting your arm back to the front—it influences your body position, connection and what happens under the water.

✅ Shoulder pain isn't something you simply have to swim through. Improving how your arm recovers can reduce unnecessary stress on the shoulders and help swimmers move more comfortably and efficiently.

✅ Better swimming comes from understanding movement, not just working harder. Small technical changes, when understood and practised well, often create the biggest improvements in efficiency and confidence.

This episode is a brilliant reminder that swimming isn't about forcing it—it's about learning to move better.

If you're curious about why we coach the way we do at Swimlab, this conversation offers a great insight into the thinking behind our approach.

🎧 Have a listen and let us know what resonates with you

https://youtu.be/fOK1GAE9AMw?si=8PoGMRD4Dd4ZOEkG

Understanding Arm Recovery and Connection In Freestyle with Tracey Baumann Tracey Baumann is back! Learn how better arm recovery can improve y...

⭐ Friday Feedback ⭐
Nothing makes us happier than seeing our swimmers grow in confidence and enjoy the journey.
A huge thank you to Maya for her 5-star review!

"Lovely passionate coaches, great way of teaching, good communication, very happy with the progress I made!"

We're so proud of everything you've achieved from your Pre Program Prep session that connected and calmed you to your Freestyle Fundamental program completion.

Well done, Maya! 👏🏊‍♀️