Swimming

Since 2021, open water swimming has heavily influenced my writing (and study, and life in general). Below are some examples of articles and presentations I’ve done to share stories of wild swims and ocean conservation. I also write a semi-regular newsletter called Waterproof about my swimming.

Different strokes

Dedicated outdoor swimmer Shona Riddell describes her favourite swim spots along the Miramar Peninsula.

Swimming for sanity

Shona Riddell embarked on an eye-opening journey of wild swimming – the kind that doesn’t cease when the weather turns cold.

A little kelp from my friends

A group of swimmers visited a seaweed restoration site in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and were amazed by the power of algae.