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The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

Grant Landers
Open Water Swimming
Rottnest Channel Swim
Rottnest Island
English Channel
Lake Argyle
Endurance Swimming
Triathlon
Coaching
Body Composition
Sleep
Celtman
Waves
Effortless Swimming
Event Management
Water Safety
Sports Psychology
University Of Western Australia
Mindfulness
Geobay Swim
Ryan Evernden

The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming explores what it really takes to swim well and safely, in open water.

Hosted by endurance swimming coach and sport scientist Grant Landers, the podcast brings together swimmer stories, coaching insights, and evidence-based science to unpack performance, preparation, and decision-making in unpredictable environments.

Each episode features conversat... more

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What makes an open water swimming event truly accessible?

In this episode of The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming, I speak with Sam Moore, one of the driving forces behind the GeoBay Swim, a unique 20 km point-to-point swim from Dunsborough to B... more

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Open water swimming in Western Australia continues to grow, attracting everyone from first-time ocean swimmers to elite athletes competing on the world stage.

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What does endurance sport give us beyond fitness and performance?

In this episode, I speak with Jordina Quain, an endurance swimmer, Ironman athlete, sexologist, educator and PhD researcher exploring how exercise shapes women's sexuality and sense o... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Moore
Events, operations and logistics professional who helped launch the GeoBay Swim in 2023
GeoBay Swim
Episode: Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim
Ben Roberts
Manager of events and partnerships at Swimming WA; former elite swimmer
Swimming WA
Episode: Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
Jordina Quain
Endurance swimmer, sexologist, educator, researcher, advocate
Independent researcher; PhD candidate
Episode: Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport
Dr. Sacha Fulton
Accredited sports scientist, athlete preparation specialist, founder of Peak Preparation
Peak Preparation
Episode: Dr Sacha Fulton: Preparation, Adaptability and Performing Under Pressure
Adam O'Byrne
Open water swimmer, paramedic, and triple crown achiever
Independent athlete / Open water swimming community
Episode: Adam O'Byrne: Ironman, Channel Swimming and the Triple Crown
Jen Walsh
Sleep scientist at the University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
Episode: Dr Jen Walsh: Sleep, Recovery and Making It Work in Real Life
Dr. Terry Griffiths
Ocean engineer, long-distance swimmer, and open water explorer
Independent (guest)
Episode: Dr Terry Griffiths: Curiosity, Preparation and the Australian Triple Crown
Warwick Dalziel
Triathlon coach with extensive experience across junior development to Olympic/Commonwealth level
Triathlon coaching
Episode: Warwick Dalziel: The Evolving Swim, Race Dynamics and High-Performance Coaching
Duncan Kinnear
Endurance swimmer with experiences including Rottnest Channel Swim, Celtman, Ironman
Episode: Duncan Kinnear: Extreme Environments, Cold Water and Racing Beyond Completion

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Grant Landers
Host of The Science and Art of Open Water Swimming

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Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim
Q: Is there a qualification path for solo swimmers to enter the GeoBay Swim for bigger events?
No formal qualification is required; solos are welcome, with a clear plan for exiting the course if needed, making it accessible for new and returning swimmers alike.
Sam Moore: Community, Inclusion and the GeoBay Swim
Q: What changes did you make to Mick's original idea to adapt it into the GeoBay format?
The core course and beach party locations remained, but we added a race model with official four beach parties, ensured the 20-kilometre distance, and refined logistics like timing and spectator experience to create a more complete event.
Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
Q: Who are the emerging WA athletes to watch?
Junior swimmers Eleanor Flowers and Bianca Monaco have recently made the junior world team, training alongside Kyle Lee, signaling strong depth in WA's open water pipeline.
Ben Roberts: Participation, Progression and the Growth of Open Water Swimming in WA
Q: So you've had your first season with the Open Water Series. For people unfamiliar, what is the Swimming WA Open Water Series?
It's the largest series of Open Water Swimming events in Australia, running 8-10 events per season across metro and regional WA with distances from 500 meters to 10K, welcoming first-timers through to elites.
Jordina Quain: Identity, Belonging and the Hidden Impact of Endurance Sport
Q: What keeps drawing you back to the ocean and how does this influence your work?
She talks about perspective, grounding in nature, and the sense of belonging and grounding that ocean swimming provides, which informs her research priorities and communications.

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This show presents a blend of practical coaching insights, scientific perspectives, and swimmer stories focused on open water endurance. Episodes frequently center on long-distance swims, extreme conditions, crew dynamics, safety, and performance readiness, with guests ranging from elite marathon swimmers and triathlon coaches to researchers and sport scientists. The conversations tend to unpack how athletes balance training with work and family, optimize preparation and recovery, and apply evidence-based strategies in unpredictable ocean environments. A standout pattern is the emphasis on real-world decision making—planning, pacing, nutrition, and risk management—often illustrated with vivid, first-hand race and training anecdotes. The qua... more

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2. Ben Roberts
3. Jordina Quain
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7. Dr. Terry Griffiths
8. Warwick Dalziel

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