We went snorkelling with the I AM Water Foundation and it was fantastic!!!

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I AM Water


After many years of supporting various ocean organisations, and particularly the I Am Water Foundation, I really wanted to create a connection with the team I was supporting.

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This year we had a wonderful collaboration between the Cape Town Swim team and the coaches from the I AM Water foundation. A couple of weeks ago we got together for an ocean-confidence-swimming workshop, and we had so much fun. And then this past week we got together again for a snorkeling experience.

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We started with a chat, and getting to know the coaches a bit better…

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We had a some warm up exercises and breathing practice…

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Then we were all kitted up and ready to go…

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And as soon as we had gotten the hang of the gear…

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In we went…

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And for the first time for most of us swimmers, we slowed down and had a look at the magic in the kelp forest, that we usually swim over…

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It was an incredible experience. We got to see so many creatures… and our knowledgeable ocean guides answered so many questions.

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Followed by a round table and cookies!!! And a chat about the wonderful experience we had all had…

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Another wonderful day out with the I AM Water team… I feel so privileged to be able to support this team. There are two more days left on my #SummerofSwimming Campaign. If you would like to support this incredible crew… then click on the link below:

I AM Water

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