Waves of Change

The Waves of Change Programme was recently launched by The Ripple Effect, which is a legacy program from The Speedo Straits of Gibraltar Swim Challenge.
After the inaugural Waves of Change Swim Series monthly swim in late October, the life skills and training school in Atlantis, on the Cape’s West Coast, was opened!
There were nine kids in the first intake who are set to go through a six month programme.
The Waves of Change program comprises two classes per week where swimming lessons and basic life skills are taught.
In addition, on the last Sunday of the month and in conjunction with Waves of Change Swim Series, the kids, along with their families go on outings and life skills courses in and around Cape Town.
The Programme was launched as part of a job creation project; it sees that all the funds raised from the entry fees of the Swim Series go towards paying for the kids to attend life skills lessons. The programme also empowers coaches as they invest in their training and coaching accreditations in association with Speedo SA.
The Waves of Change aims to address the radical number of children who drown in South Africa every year as well as engage with poverty alleviation through job creation and mentorships.
The Waves of Change Swim Series takes place on the last Sunday of every month and is hosted at Big Bay.
Entry is R40 and there are two courses available: a 600m surf swim for those new to adventure swimming or for those who just want to get fit in time for the next triathlon, and a 1 mile (1.6km) course for the more adventurous. We encourage all swimmers of all abilities, with wetsuits or without, to get involved. The swim is also perfect for those training for The Cadiz Freedom Swim or Ironman. Please invite your friends, swim squads, triathlon team mates and families to come and make a difference by simply doing what you love!