Cape Town Shark Alley Swim

Distance: 10.24 km

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026

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🌊 Dive into the Cape Town Shark Alley Swim Challenge! 🦈 Attention all swimmers at Larkfield Leisure Centre and Tonbridge Swimming Pool! This January, challenge yourself and others with our virtual swim competition that will take you on a thrilling aquatic journey. **Challenge Details:** - **Distance:** 10.24 km - **Duration:** January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026 - **Weekly Target:** Swim 2310 metres per week Compete individually to reach the finish line first! You will be ranked based on the total swim time taken to cover the full distance. It's the perfect opportunity to test your endurance, track your progress, and add a splash of excitement to the start of the new year. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just testing the waters, this virtual swim journey will keep you motivated. Join the fun, push your limits, and see how you stack up against your fellow swimmers. So grab your goggles, set your pace, and dive into the challenge! Sign up at your local centre and let's make a splash together. 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Ready, set, swim!The stretch of water in between the sea bird colony of Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, off the coast of South Africa, is known as "Shark Alley". Every year, during the winter months, thousands of grey seals head to Geyser Rock to give birth to their pups. But in the water, danger lurks as a large number of Great White Sharks circle looking for an easy meal. As a result, the area has become known as the best place in the world to watch marine wildlife. Brave tourists cage dive and nature documentary makers film the sharks hunting as they spectacularly breach the surface. It's impossible to get a permit to swim in this area without a cage, so the only way to do it is virtually with SWIMTAG! This 10.25km route starts and finishes on the mainland at Pearly Beach. You'll head South West, circumnavigating Dyer Island and passing Geyser rock, before heading back to the safety of the shore!

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