Bulldozers and a Southerly
Setting off from the south-facing, black-sand beach, iconic for it’s line-up of cray boats that launch off trailers towed by bulldozers, the Swim4TheOcean operation went true Ngawi style for Tuesday, 31 April.
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The Longest Swim – and Over 50,000 Signatures
Jono Ridler has rounded Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island, and is now swimming into Cook Strait, one of the most challenging stretches of water in the world, with just 57.7km of his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean remaining.
Ridler Around Cape Palliser and into Cook Strait
Jono Ridler has rounded Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island, and is now swimming into Cook Strait, one of the most challenging stretches of water in the world, with just 57.7km of his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean remaining.
76km to Go – A Big Day
Jono Ridler has pushed closer to Wellington, with 76km now remaining in his Swim4TheOcean mission.
Under 100km to Go
Jono Ridler has broken into double digits, with less than 100km remaining in his Swim4TheOcean mission.
Adverse Conditions Bite Near Tora
Now deep into the remote lower Wairarapa coastline, between Te Awaiti Beach and Tora, Jono Ridler and the Swim4TheOcean support crew had a challenging day on the water as they continue their push towards Cape Palliser.
30km Day and 2,000 Signatures
Jono Ridler has delivered his biggest day of the Swim4TheOcean mission so far… banking more than 30km in a single day as he pushes down the exposed lower Wairarapa coastline.
Earliest Arrival Date in Sight for Epic Ocean Swim – with Conditions Set to Shape Final Approach
Jono Ridler has broken through the 150km-to-go mark in his 1,350km Swim4TheOcean mission and is now potentially just days away from reaching Wellington.
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.
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.
