SWIMLAB

05/09/2026

Don’t forget to add this event to your calendar! 📅
👉Pier to Pine Ocean Swim Norfolk Island

11–17 January 2027
Main Event: 15–17 January

This is a FULL WEEK of ocean swimming goodness, not just a single race day! There are exciting opportunities and activities happening throughout the lead up to the main event.

WHAT'S HAPPENING:
Visit piertopineoceanswim.com to explore all the activities, coaching sessions, guided swims, and experiences taking place.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN - GET IN NOW!
This one is filling up FAST! Spots are going quick, so don't delay. Secure your spot before it's too late! 🏊‍♂️🔥

🌐 piertopineoceanswim.com

01/09/2026

🌿 Spring is here — and so is September’s **Ask SwimLab!**

At the beginning of every month, we open the floor to your swimming questions.

Are you working on your breathing, trying to improve your freestyle, building confidence in the water or preparing for an ocean swim? Perhaps you simply feel stuck and aren’t sure what to focus on next.

👇 **Tell us your biggest swimming question in the comments.**

Throughout September, we’ll respond with coaching tips, practical advice and video clips to help you move forward.

No question is too small. If you’re wondering about it, another swimmer probably is too.

Let’s make it a great **Swim-tember!** 🏊‍♀️

30/08/2026

🌴 COULD YOUR FIRST OCEAN SWIM LOOK LIKE THIS? 🌊
Imagine swimming through the clear, sheltered waters of beautiful Emily Bay on Norfolk Island.

Pier to Pine Ocean Swim Norfolk Island 2027 offers 4 swim distances for different abilities — from a gentle 200m + 600m swims, to the classic 1.2km, and Pier to Pine 2.5km challenge.

Choose social or competitive.
Swim solo, join a relay or try the Swim + Run.
You don’t need to be an experienced ocean racer to take part.

Swimlab is delighted to be a Pier to Pine Ambassador for 2027, and we'll be there delivering adult swim clinics and helping with the guided swims during the week.

📅 11–17 January 2027
🏊 Race Day: Saturday 16 January

Choose the organised seven-night travel package, or arrange your own shorter Wednesday-to-Sunday island escape.

Travel packages:
https://norfolkislandtravel.co/pier-to-pine-2027/

Event distances and registration:
https://www.piertopineoceanswim.com/
Which distance is calling you?

29/08/2026

🤔Where does your freestyle stroke actually start and finish?

Think streamline to streamline — one smooth, continuous movement is key!

✅You can speed it up. You can slow it down!
But keep it fluid and continuous.

💡 And when you’re counting strokes? Count each hand entry.

28/08/2026

SWIM-TEMBER IS HERE!

🏊‍♀️Want to improve your freestyle but not sure where to start?

😫Struggling with your breathing?
😫Frustrated with your progress?
😫Or simply not sure what you should be working on next?

SwimLab’s Freestyle Foundation Series gives adult swimmers a clear pathway to build their freestyle — from learning the fundamentals through to swimming longer distances with greater ease and confidence.

✅Three programs.
✅One progressive pathway. ✅Coaching matched to where you are now.

Not sure which level is right for you?

👉 Chat to a Coach.
https://swimlab.com.au/get-started/

We’ll help you understand the best starting point for your swimming journey.

28/08/2026

Recovery arm flow + momentum!

Good recovery mechanics reduce unnecessary shoulder load while helping create flow, momentum, balance and a natural extension into streamline.

23/08/2026

Spring is coming
🏊‍♂️💙🏊‍♀️
What’s your swimming plan?

Whether you want to learn, improve, build fitness or get back into the ocean, SwimLab can help you find the right pathway.

Not sure where to start?
Book a call with us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

https://swimlab.com.au/get-started/

23/08/2026

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

16/08/2026

😫Does Dad finish every lap frustrated and out of breath?

We know how to help.

Give him expert coaching—and a better swimming experience—this Father’s Day.

🎁 SwimLab gift vouchers:

https://swimlab.com.au/swim-gift-vouchers/

Swim gift vouchers for Swimlab adult freestyle group programs across Sydney. The ideal gift for swimmers wanting technique improvement and structured development.

07/08/2026

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