Keen to tackle your first open water swim challenge in 2025? Here’s what to think about - From training to choosing an event, Abi Jackson finds out how to get started.

New figures show shocking numbers of Australian kids are not achieving basic swimming skills.

T his year’s swim challenge was held at the Durango Rec Center and 89 of the swim club’s swimmers participated.

Leading up to the 36th Swim Across the Sound, hear inspiring stories on News 8, then tune in for live coverage from the event on July 29.