Coledale Oysters at Coles Bay Devil Swim

About this episode

The episode features a live recording at Coles Bay with the Coledale Oysters discussing their participation in the 2026 Devil of a Swim and their experiences in ocean swimming.

The Blue Room visits the 2026 Devil of a Swim , relocated this year from Bicheno to Coles Bay. Also visiting the tourist hotspot, the Coledale Oysters from NSW. The Oysters heard about the swim on the Blue Room in 2025 and made a pact to join this year's competition. Afterwards they joined podcast host and swimmer Sabra Lane for a special 'live' recording of the episode at Coles Bay to talk about the 5km swim, how they started ocean swimming, what they get out of being in the water - and importantly swimming with their buddies. Features: Lawrence Stubbs, Coledale Oysters. Mel Berry, Coledales Oysters. Rob Balmer, Coledale Oysters. Themes: ocean water swimming, open water swimming, inspiration, competition, 2026 Devil of a Swim, Bicheno, Coles Bay, Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club, inspirational swimming, nature swimming experiences, resilience, community sports podcast, fun in the water, Loch Ness.

People in this episode

Host: Sabra Lane

Guests: Lawrence Stubbs, Mel Berry, Rob Balmer

Topics covered

• ocean water swimming
• open water swimming
• competition
• community sports
• inspiration

Keywords

• Devil of a Swim
• Coles Bay
• ocean swimming
• Coledale Oysters
• community sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coledale Oysters

Places: Coles Bay, Bicheno, Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Loch Ness

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