Past Castlepoint and Pushing Hard – A 26km Day
Jono rounded the iconic Castlepoint lighthouse on Monday, 23 March – a defining marker on the journey south and a clear signal that Wellington is getting closer.
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27km Day and Under 200km to Go
Back in the water after two weather-forced days ashore at Ākitio, Jono has pushed south and broken through the 200km-to-go milestone, bringing the final stretch of Swim4TheOcean firmly into view.
Less Than 200km to Go – Ridler’s Final Push to Make It Count
Jono Ridler has now pushed through the 200 kilometre-to-go milestone in his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean mission, as the final push towards Wellington brings his message to decision makers firmly into focus.
‘Crazy Energy’ – Tuke Joins Ridler in the Water
A fifth consecutive day of back-to-back, two-swim efforts of 25km-plus has seen Jono Ridler edge closer to breaking through the 200km-to-go mark in this epic Swim4TheOcean.
Four Days and Flying – Jono Breaks Under 250km to Go
Jono Ridler has delivered a fourth consecutive day of sustained effort, banking another 25km on Wednesday, 18 March and taking the four-day total to more than 100 kilometres since weather last held the team ashore.
Into the Final Push: Ridler Battling Cold and Jellyfish as Swim4TheOcean Nears Wellington
After more than ten weeks in the water, ultra-distance swimmer Jono Ridler is entering the final and most difficult stretch of his extraordinary Swim4TheOcean world record attempt – pushing south through colder water, jellyfish stings and mounting fatigue as Wellington draws closer.
Cold Water and Jellyfish Stings in Another Huge Day for Swim4TheOcean
The cold is setting in as Swim4TheOcean pushes south, with Jono now spending long hours in water temperatures as low as 16°C. That is around seven degrees colder than what he was swimming in a month ago, and the toll is starting to show.
Three-week push begins as Liv Mackay joins Swim4TheOcean
After two days weather forced him ashore in Napier, Jono Ridler has set his sights on the final stretch of Swim4TheOcean, telling the crew he’d like to reach Wellington within three weeks.
Mollymawks and a Major Landmark As Weather Closes In
A close encounter with mollymawks and another major stretch of coastline behind him marked Jono Ridler’s latest day on the water (Thursday, 12 March), before a southerly front forced the team back into shelter.
Watch: Episode 10 from Swim4TheOcean
Episode 10 follows Jono and the crew as they track south from Whāngārā to the Māhia Peninsula and begin the long crossing of Hawke Bay. There’s a warm community stop in Gisborne and reflections from sailor and sailing coach Hamish Willcox.
