IT engineer seeks help to become first person to swim from New York to London!

British IT engineer and extreme swimmer Michael Ventre is hoping to swim 3,800 miles from New York to London alongside a support vessel – a feat which has never been attempted before, which aims to raise millions for Oxfam.

Michael, who successfully swam the English Channel in 2011, plans to make his world-first attempt at swimming the Atlantic in April this year. The unprecedented open water challenge will take him between four and seven months and will present an incredible test of resilience as he navigates everything from o

Take your marks... Swimathon is back in 2017 for the 30th year running! This is your lane, your challenge, your chance to raise money for Marie Curie. Marie Curie are Swimathon’s Charity Partner, they help people living with any terminal illness, and their families. As the world's biggest fundraising swimming event, you can jump in the pool and make a difference for Marie Curie at over 600 pools.

Which challenge will you choose?

Whether it's as a team or going it solo, there's a range of Swimathon challenge distances so that there's always a right one for you.

Born in Australia, the home of swimming, we've now been swimming around the world for 25 years! At Zoggs we have a passion for creating innovative, exciting and high quality products, which is why we're celebrating a fantastic 25 years of innovation.

So, where did it all begin..?

1992

Zoggs is born in Sydney, Australia. We become the first brand to offer UV protection and split-yoke straps as standard features on all goggles.

Have you had a Christmas indoors? Are you looking to get out and get your kids trying something new this New Year? Well our FREE Oceans of Fun events are back and could be coming to a Leisure Centre near you. We are continuing to share our love of the water and show kids across the UK just how fun the water can be.

After months of training and planning, Scott Dawson has completed his non-stop 65 mile swim around the Isle of Wight for charity. Here's what Scott had to say after the event...

How do you describe the best week of your life?

I now understand why Olympic Athletes are so emotional when they step onto the podium, to receive their Gold medal. I will never be able to know what that feels like to stand on an Olympic Podium, but what I achieved last week was my equivalent

Ryan Crouch is an S9 swimmer with Cerebral Palsy, and at the age of 22 years-old, he is on his way to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. We caught up with Ryan in the lead up to the games...

On the 23rd April 2016 my dreams finally came true. After 11 years of tough training, health setbacks, and no major breakthrough, I found myself punching the air at the end of the lane after achieving the Rio 2016 Paralympic Qualifying Standard on the S9 50m Freestyle. Two days later, I was lucky enough to receive a letter from Chris Furber (NPD) to congratulate me on being selected for this years Paralympics!

Due to health setbacks in

On the 29^th July the most anticipated Disney film of the year will be released… Finding Dory! To compliment the release of the film Disney have joined forces with Change4Life and the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) to create a fun filled summer of activities to get families to 'Just Keep Moving'.

From the 22^nd July to the 4^th September Finding Dory inspired swim sessions will be available at 400+ pools across the UK. These session are designed for the whole family of any ability, ideal for the ages of 3-9 year olds. Based around Dory and her adventure friends, Fluke, Rudder and Hank, the ASA are creating a

Two Days, Over 40 Sports, it could only be one thing… GoFest is back on the 13^th and 14^th August 2016.
We're really excited to be the GoSplash sponsors at this year's GoFest 2016. Throughout the event we will be sharing our love for swimming and reinforcing GoFest's belief of Fun Family Sport. With 40+ sports there's something for everyone at any ability. Zoggs will be bringing their shop packed full of a whole range of goodies, from bargain Swimwear to our latest Finding Dory learn to swim range. If that's not enough Zoggy, our brand's mascot will be making appearances as well. Keep reading for more i

Scott Dawson shares his story on the lead up to his non-stop swim around the Isle of Wight, taking on an 11 mile open water training swim from Ryde to Cowes and back.

This is why we train!

During my working week, I had to go to Cowes on the Isle of Wight for a meeting. As I crossed the Solent on the Red Funnel ferry, the shear enormity of what I have taken on seemed to literally wash over me. At one point, I could see Ryde from one window, and the Hurst Narrows (if I squinted) out of the other.