UWAtri swim squad

19/06/2026

If you are celebrating a birthday, best to do it on

17/06/2026

Different pool, different feel -
it’s not about perfect conditions, it’s about learning to adapt

1000m PB for Annabelle & SB for Noah, Valentina & Robin.

16/06/2026

Some may have noticed the cooler water on Monday… it is borderline wetsuit optional for age- group triathletes swimming more than 1500m…but still warmer than the ocean for Rotto swim.

If you have a wetsuit and would like to wear it tomorrow you are more than welcome.

12/06/2026

Sometimes we just need to look at things from a different perspective to make an amazing breakthrough.

Super Golf Friday ⛳️
April took the win with 7 under …
But 400 PBs for
Hannah 18s, Michelle 7s, Susie 5s, Bella 5s, Poppy 2s, April 1s, Gaby S (same time).

And good luck to those competing this weekend

08/06/2026

A bit of a wet one this morning

05/06/2026

Great to have Michael join us for a swim this morning

02/06/2026

Something to listen to on the way to training tomorrow 👇

I’ve just released a slightly different episode of the podcast.

After the first 6 months (and 20+ conversations), I wanted to step back and reflect on a simple question:

What actually matters in open water swimming?

This episode pulls together the key ideas that keep coming up — not just about performance, but about how we deal with uncertainty, discomfort and things not going to plan.

If you’ve been listening along, it might be a good chance to reflect on your own experiences as well.

And if you’re new to the podcast, this is probably the best place to start.

🎧 listen where ever you get your podcasts

I’d be really interested to hear — what’s stood out most from your own swims?

29/05/2026

Another challenging day but executed superbly.
Golf champions ⛳️
🥇Phil-47
🥈Michelle-34
🥉Garry -27

26/05/2026

Perfect morning for a round of golf.
Top 3 performances today
🥇Poppy -68 ,
🥈Michelle -41
🥉Alice -5

Thanks The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming for the suggestion 😉

26/05/2026

Really value Brenton’s perspective — well worth a listen 👌

New Episode 🎧
Brenton Ford: Technique, Feel and Effortless Swimming in Open Water

Much of the conversation around swimming technique is built around what it should look like in the pool. But in open water, conditions change, fatigue builds and perfection rarely holds.

In this episode, I speak with Brenton Ford about what actually matters when technique meets reality - how swimmers adapt their stroke, how decision‑making becomes critical and why trying to be “perfect” can sometimes hold swimmers back.

We explore:
How pool technique translates (and breaks down) in open water
The gap between what swimmers think they’re doing and what’s actually happening
Why improvement is often about doing less, not more
What “effortless” swimming really means in practice

A really enjoyable conversation — and one I think will resonate with both swimmers and coaches.

🎧 Available now on your usual podcast platform

“I’d be interested to hear — what feels hardest to maintain when you move from the pool into open water?”