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SwimScape - the podcast

Jim & Duncan
Ice Swimming
Open Water Swimming
Swimming
New Zealand
Cook Strait
Cold Water Swimming
Mental Health
Endurance Swimming
Lake Taupo
Swimming Community
Auckland
New Zealand Ice Swimming Championships
English Channel
Community Support
Safeswim
Ovarian Cancer Foundation New Zealand
Cameron Stanley
Guinness World Record
Disabilities
Auckland Council

Welcome to SwimScape - THE PODCAST — where New Zealand’s open water comes to life. Join Duncan and Jim as they dive into the stories behind the swims, the swimmers, and the adventures that make our waters special. From everyday ocean lovers to record-setting legends, we chat with the people who inspire us to explore further, swim longer, and enjoy every stroke. Whether you’re training for your nex... more

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This week on SwimScape - The Podcast, we sit down with Auckland open water swimmer Troy Rangi, who shares his inspiring journey as a swimmer with special needs and how he discovered a passion for the open water.

From his first expe... more

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For this episode of the SwimScape Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Mackay, founder and Head Coach of Auckland-based Boost Coaching.

Andrew’s own journey in endurance sport started in the swimming pool. A competitive swimmer at nati... more

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Welcome back to the SwimScape Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind New Zealand’s most inspiring open water swimmers, adventurers, and endurance athletes.

Today’s guest is someone who perfectly embodies what this podc... more

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Today on SwimScape The Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most impressive young endurance swimmers in New Zealand — Quinn Boyle from Tauranga.

Despite being early in his swimming journey compared with many marathon swimmers, Quinn... more

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Troy Rangi
Special Olympics swimmer, 100 IM classification, open water athlete
Special Olympics NZ
Episode: E64- Troy Rangi - one Special openwater swimmer.
Andrew MacKay
Triathlon coach and swimming coach who runs open-water and pool coaching for adults
Independent coach/SwimScape collaborator
Episode: E63 - Andrew MacKay - from athlete to coach - Boosted!
Jemimah McIlroy
Open-water swimmer from Dunedin, pursuing Cook Strait; has completed multiple island swims
Independent athlete
Episode: E 62 - Jemimah Mcilroy - The Ice Princess
Quinn Boyle
Open-water swimmer and endurance athlete, guest on the episode
Independent swimmer
Episode: E61 - Quinn Boyle - Watch this space.
Caitlin O'Reilly
Youngest person to complete the Ocean Seven Challenge, featured in closing promo
Ocean Seven participant
Episode: E61 - Quinn Boyle - Watch this space.
Glyn Eason
Open water swimmer, known for the Taniwha Swim and Cook Strait crossing
Independent athlete
Episode: E60 - Glyn Eason - The Taniwha, Cook Strait and training for the English Channel.
Charlotte Brynn
Marathon open water swimmer known for English Channel crossings, Lake Memphremagog, Manhattan around Manhattan, and Dover/English Channel finisher; shares insights on failure, training, and endurance.
Episode: E58 - Charlotte Brynn - Conquering failure.
Nic Russell
Founder of Kenzie's Gift, cancer survivor and open-water swimmer
Kenzie's Gift
Episode: E57 - Nic Russell - Kenzie's Gift
Kylie Frost
Leader of the Twisted Sisters Club and open-water swimming coach
Twisted Sisters Club
Episode: E56 - Kylie Frost - Twisted Sisters.

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Duncan
Host of SwimScape podcast, frequently moderates interviews and leads show flow
Jim
Co-hosts and guest interviewer on SwimScape, often conducts conversations with guests

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E 62 - Jemimah Mcilroy - The Ice Princess
Q: What does your training look like for a major crossing like Cook Strait?
She trains with a coach (Steve Prescott) for SwimSquad workouts, focuses on base fitness with pool work, 50k weeks in past preparation, and now emphasizes volume, technique, and pacing, plus nutrition planning.
E 62 - Jemimah Mcilroy - The Ice Princess
Q: What was your first big open-water swim and how did you progress to more challenging events?
Her first notable open-water swim was White Island at just over 5K, which sparked a string of challenges like the Ruby Island 10K and eventually Cook Strait, driven by a desire for new goals after each success.
E 62 - Jemimah Mcilroy - The Ice Princess
Q: Where do you live and what's the water temperature you swam in as a kid?
She's from Dunedin, described summers with water around 20 degrees Celsius, and noted much colder conditions today (around six and a half degrees in the current bay).
E63 - Andrew MacKay - from athlete to coach - Boosted!
Q: How do you approach balancing training load with family and work life?
Andrew emphasizes routines and seasonality, stressing the importance of communication with partners, setting expectations, and adjusting training plans to protect family time while still helping athletes progress.
E63 - Andrew MacKay - from athlete to coach - Boosted!
Q: What makes your open-water sessions different from typical pool coaching?
He explains structured open-water clinics with a kayak coach, designed to keep all participants within a reachable range, building confidence and group dynamics rather than letting individuals swim isolated in large groups.

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Open-water swimming and endurance-adventure stories drive this weekly series. Conversations with long-distance swimmers, event organizers, coaches, and charitable advocates reveal practical fueling, training, safety, and logistics tips, along with personal journeys through injury, illness, and resilience. Episodes frequently explore community-building around women's groups, grassroots events, and charitable fundraising swims, making it a strong fit for listeners who love the sea, enjoy tactical coaching insights, and crave human-interest angles behind extraordinary swims. Noteworthy traits include a focus on accessible participation, community support networks, and a devotion to enduring challenges through habit, mentorship, and collaborati... more

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1. Troy Rangi
2. Andrew MacKay
3. Jemimah McIlroy
4. Quinn Boyle
5. Caitlin O'Reilly
6. Glyn Eason
7. Charlotte Brynn
8. Nic Russell

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