Episode #3 - When the Swim Doesn’t Happen

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Episode 3 of After Swim had plenty to unpack.

From major swims happening around the world to one of the biggest disappointments on the Australian open water calendar, this episode explored the conversations that happen after the swim… and sometimes when the swim doesn’t even happen at all.

We reflected on the cancellation of the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim and what it really means when months of preparation are suddenly halted by conditions beyond your control.

How do you respond?
How do you process the disappointment?
And what can you actually control?

What we covered:

🌊 This Week In the Water

We took a global lap around the open water community, including:

The incredible impact of the Cole Classic, raising nearly $250,000 for charity
https://coleclassic.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/coleclassicswim/

Ivan Puskovitch taking on the brutal challenge of an Ice Mile
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVG5IpkCSpi/

A 45km channel crossing from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain

The continued growth of open water swimming in places you might not expect

These stories remind us that the open water community is expanding, evolving, and pushing boundaries worldwide.

🏊 in The Main Set: The Role of the Support Crew

When you step up for a major swim, who is really on your team?

We broke down:
The roles of skippers, handlers, paddlers and spotters
What each role is responsible for on the day
Why alignment and communication matter
How the wrong atmosphere can quietly derail a swim
The difference between a “crew” and a true team

We also shared honest stories. The good, the uncomfortable, and the lessons learned along the way.

Because no one completes a major open water swim alone.

💙 Weekley Wisdom: Setback & Disappointment

With the Rottnest Channel Swim cancelled, we spoke openly about dealing with setback.

Whether it’s a cancelled event, a failed crossing, or a goal that slips through your fingers:

How do you process it?
How do you respond constructively?
How do you move forward stronger?

Disappointment is part of the journey. Growth is a choice.

Live Q&A with Andy & Jay

We answered community questions including:
What is your most underrated habit?
What is a great book on high performance everyone should read?
What is your favourite swim drill?

As always, the live questions took the conversation in directions we didn’t expect, and that’s exactly why we love them.

Words of the Week

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start. - Nido Qubein

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