Black Line Fever

Congratulations to Hannah on an incredible 28 years in elite sport! We are so happy for you and proud to celebrate this amazing milestone with you.🌟🏊‍♀️

One hour. 4 km of work.🏊‍♂️
Tonight’s squad reminded us that endurance is not built in comfort — it’s built in consistency, courage, and the willingness to keep moving when the body starts negotiating.☺️

Anzac Day, we honour those who served, and who continue to serve.
We started at dawn at Mentone Beach, Black Line Fever community swimmers came together as one. In the stillness of sunrise, with respect and reflection, we showed up—to honour those who served and sacrificed.
Lest we forget

These are the moments. These are the memories. These are the sunrises that stay with us.

From the coaches’ side, a massive respect to every one of you who made the effort to drive in and be there. That level of commitment speaks volumes about our community, our values, and the culture we continue to build together. 

Thank you all for being part of something truly special.

DON’T BE PREY is a gripping adventure following one man’s quest to reclaim his life by tackling the world’s most dangerous marathon swims — the Oceans Seven. A powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and survival.
Join for an in-person, livestreamed or pre-recorded Q&A with Mark Sowerby, as he shares his edge-of-your-seat story and journey to tackle the Ocean Seven!
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Lido Cinemas | Live-Streamed
Classic Cinemas | Live-Streamed
Cameo Cinemas | Live-Streamed
Cinema Nova Q@A

DON'T BE PREY | IN CINEMAS 7 MAY DON'T BE PREY | IN CINEMAS 7 MAYFind out more: https://kismetmovies.com/releases/dont-be-preyOrdinary people doing extraordinary thingsDon’t Be Prey is an ed...

Great day, great way to finish the session just before Easter….

Such a fabulous, fun, friendly morning. Last open water swim…
Bonbeach… clean skin BLF swimmers🌊☺️👏

“I’m pretty fit… so why do my legs drop the moment I breathe?”

I hear this all the time.
Strong runners. Powerful cyclists. Disciplined swimmers who do everything right—yet when they hit the water, something feels off.
At first, it feels good. Smooth stroke. Controlled pace.
Then you take a breath…
And everything changes.

Your hips sink.
Your kick works overtime.
Your heart rate spikes.

So you push harder. Swim more. Add distance.
But it doesn’t fix it.Because it’s not a fitness problem.

It’s a balance problem.

When breathing disrupts your body position, everything downstream starts compensating—and that’s where efficiency is lost!

THE BALANCE TRIANGLE
Balance during breathing depends on three anchors:
• Head position
• Leading arm support
• Body stack (hip & shoulder alignment)
BIGGER PICTURE
Freestyle skill is layered
When the lower layer breaks, everything above compensates… so fix the foundation first—build a strong, balanced base, and your freestyle will follow effortlessly.🏊‍♂️☺️💪🏼

Hannah used to measure life in pool tiles… now she measures it in the sea 🌊🏊‍♂️
Open water hasn’t just tested her… it’s revealed!

Sport changes lives for the better. I am the person I am today because of people I’ve met through sport - teammates, physios, managers, coaches and so many more roles, relationships, and hearts. I first met @aidatuciute through @natmccoll ; I was struggling with should pain and Aida is well known for helping adults (and kids!) with improving their stroke. Swimming with Aida, and BLF, has helped to amplify the slow-burning rekindling of my love of the water. It was 12 years after transitioning from an elite swimming career that I even contemplated swimming again. And then last summer, I shifted my fear of open water into 🫶🏻 A love of the ocean. It is humbling. It gives and takes. The salt can burn and soothe. The waves can be gentle and ferocious. And sharing this deeper journey of the ocean, guided by Aida; a beautiful human who helps bring out the best in me, and guides me to feel the water - not think my way through it. And so it was after 24 years that I did a ‘big’ 8km swim in the bay, and had Aida ‘by my side’; or strongly out in front!! I am constantly learning grace by watching, meditation by rhythm, and am excited by adventures ahead.

What a beautiful Thursday morning for a swim🏊‍♂️