Stories of swimming straits and lakes by Irish/NZ ultra-marathon swimmer Gráinne Moss
I swam Tsugaru Strait on 19 June 2026. About 12½ hours in the water, and a landing that—if I’m honest—was harder than I’d hoped, but probably about what I expected. It was the final swim of my Oceans Seven. With it, I’ve become the first Irish woman to complete the set. That feels significant when … Continue reading Tsugaru Strait — Final chapter of the Oceans 7
There are swims that feel like “events”, and then there are swims that feel like a proper little season — tides, weather apps, early alarms, soup on the stove, and a rotating cast of brilliant humans who somehow make the whole thing possible. The soup, in particular, is a constant. A simple leek and potato … Continue reading Soup, sunrise, and a volcano: my Auckland Triple Crown
