The Kingston Beach Sea Hags and Chat stroke

About this episode

This episode explores the Kingston Beach Sea Hags, a community of women who find connection and courage through cold water swimming.

Five years ago, a group of women waded into the cold waters of Tasmania and found something much bigger than a swim. Meet the Kingston Beach Sea Hags: a bold, joyful community bound by saltwater, courage, and connection. This podcast dives beneath the surface of “just a bobble” to explore the magic of cold water, the rhythm of “chat-stroke,” and the quiet power of showing up for one another—again and again. Through choppy mornings, laughter-filled dips, and the kind of friendships that buoy you long after you’ve dried off, the Sea Hags have built something extraordinary. This episode is about bravery in its many forms—stepping into icy water, stepping into community, and stepping up for each other. If you’ve ever wondered what draws people into the sea at dawn—or what keeps them coming back—this is your invitation to find out. Because sometimes, the coldest water creates the warmest bonds. Features: Annie Wolfe Jacqui McElwee Jayne Helen Kwiecien - co-founder, Sea Hags Janine Beck, Original Sea Hag Joanna Butterley Mentions: The Sea Hags, Kingston Beach, courage, cold water swimming, ocean swimming, ocean bobbling, chat-stroke, inspirational swimmers, inspirational women, health.

People in this episode

Host: sabra.lane

Guests: Annie Wolfe, Jacqui McElwee, Jayne Helen Kwiecien, Janine Beck, Joanna Butterley

Topics covered

• cold water swimming
• community
• bravery
• friendship
• ocean swimming
• inspiration

Keywords

• cold water
• community
• courage
• ocean swimming
• friendship
• inspiration
• Sea Hags
• Kingston Beach

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sea Hags

Places: Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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