Sea Eels dive into winter swim season

The Stanwell Park Sea Eels are back for our 39th season, starting Sunday, 3 May. Winter swimming is a refreshing way to start your Sunday, enjoy the water, and be part of a welcoming community.

We’re a family-friendly club open to anyone who can swim 50 metres unaided. Swims are at the picturesque Coalcliff Pool from 9am every Sunday through to September. Distances include 50m, 100m, and a relay, all handicapped so you can swim at your own pace.

After swimming, we head to Stanwell Park Surf Club for soups, drinks if you like, and plenty of socialising. This is also where we raise funds for charity through fines, raffles, and Joker Poker.

Our main charity is the CRAM Foundation, which supports adults and children with disabilities. We’ve been proud supporters since 1999, and last season we were able to donate $2000 towards essential equipment. 

Sea Eels enjoy inter-club visits with Bulli Sea Lions, Cronulla RSL, Era swimmers, Jervis Bay Wobbegongs and the ladies from Bondi Icebergs. We compete at events including the Australian Championships, which this year will be in Perth.

Membership is open to local residents, those from outside the area, and surf club members. Joining the Sea Eels also makes you an Associate Member of Helensburgh Stanwell Park Surf Club, with insurance coverage included.