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08/09/2026

‘AquAzzurra Foundation and TriMaris Partner to Revitalise Open Water Swimming in the Western Cape
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The AquAzzurra Foundation is pleased to announce its return as a core partner for the Open Water League, joining forces with TriMaris Aquatics Dubai in collaboration with local clubs, coaches, athletes, and regional aquatic authorities.

Following a two-year interval, the renewed alliance brings fresh resources and international expertise to build safe, professionally managed, and inclusive open-water events across the Western Cape—supporting everyone from novice swimmers to elite competitors.

Under the partnership, the AquAzzurra Foundation will direct a social impact, grass-roots development, water safety, girls’ participation, and access for underserved communities. TriMaris Aquatics Dubai will contribute international event expertise, commercial sponsorship development, and talent pathways linking South African athletes to opportunities in the UAE and Europe.

“AquAzzurra has always believed that sustainable progress comes through cooperation,” said Maria Barbàra. “We are proud to return to the Open Water League alongside TriMaris Aquatics Dubai, working hand-in-hand with coaches, clubs, and aquatic authorities. We come with deep respect for existing structures, a willingness to listen, and a shared determination to create meaningful opportunities for South African swimmers.”

The Open Water League will operate in full alignment with the rules and governance of South Africa’s recognized aquatic bodies. The overarching goal is not merely staging events, but strengthening the long-term pathway from grassroots club swimming to national representation.

Details regarding the event calendar, venues, registration procedures, and safety protocols will be released following the completion of sanctioning and stakeholder consultations. TriMaris Aquatics AquaDolphin aqua_dolphin_ow_distance_squad

29/08/2026

Empower and remember that the ocean is made by drops. A massive thank you to and all the coaches .academy for having us. Our young athletes fell in love with all of you, with Livigno and with Italy. My personal thank you goes also to for being so professional and accompanying Kate and Emma in the journey to become professional athletes and for the splendid photos .To the parents for trusting the Foundation vision and mission and to the coaches and to have prepared the swimmers.

23/08/2026

Emma and Kate had the privilege today to have a one to one session with at Aquagranda in Livigno. A big thank you to Matteo

19/08/2026

Earlier this week we caught up with Kate. Now, meet Emma De Smidt from AquaDolphin – who is also heading off to Italy this month for an elite training camp with Olympic legend Federica Pellegrini and coach Matteo Giunta. 🇮🇹

Geared up and ready to hit the water, here’s what this incredible opportunity means to Emma:

“I’m very excited to travel to Europe and embrace this great opportunity to improve my swimming. It will be very interesting to be trained by an athlete and coach who have competed at the highest level, and to see how I can respond to that challenge.”

Join us in wishing Emma the absolute best on this amazing journey!👇✨

16/08/2026

Kate Cheshire - from Mandeville Dolphins - is one of two incredible swimmers heading off to Italy this month, for an elite training camp with Olympic legend Federica Pellegrini and coach Matteo Giunta. 🇮🇹

We caught up with Kate to find out what this opportunity means to her:

“Going to Italy means more than just travelling. It’s an opportunity to step outside my comfort zone, experience a different swimming environment, and challenge myself both personally and as an athlete.”

Ready to embrace a new culture and fresh perspectives, Kate is thrilled to work directly with the best:

“I’m really excited to work under an Olympian and learn from someone with such an incredible level of experience and achievement. I’ll be receiving guidance from coaches who can truly help elevate my swimming.”

Kate is ready for the challenge, open to growth and ready to make the most of every stroke.🏊‍♀️

Join us in wishing Kate all the very best!👇✨

15/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Coach Phila on being selected for a World Aquatics (formerly FINA) scholarship to participate in the International Swimming Coaches Certification Course! 🏊‍♂️🇿🇦

As a foundation, we are incredibly proud of Coach P as he proudly represents South Africa. The program includes an e-learning phase followed by an intensive face-to-face session in Eswatini from October 11 to 18, 2026.

We wish him the very best on this exciting journey!

09/08/2026

On South Africa’s Women’s day, we celebrate the courage to keep going.
There is a special kind of strength in choosing not to give up. In sport, as in life, not every day brings a victory. Sometimes we fall, sometimes we doubt ourselves, sometimes the finish line feels further away than we imagined.
And yet, we rise.
Sports reminds women and girls that strength is not only measured in medals or records. It is found in discipline, perseverance, courage and confidence to try one more.
Every training session, every challenge overcome and every small personal victory we can build something that last far beyond the playing field: self-esteem and belief in our potential.
When a woman believes in herself, she carries that confidence into her education, her work, her family and her community. And when we encourage a girl to participate, to persevere and to believe that she is capable, we are investing in the woman, and the future, she will one day help shape.
This 9 August, we honour the remarkable women of South Africa and the generations whose courage opened the doors for those who followed.
May we also celebrate every woman still finding her strength, every girl discovering her potential, and every person who encourages them along the way.
Don’t give up, keep moving, keep dreaming, believe in yourself.

Happy women’s day, South Africa 🇿🇦 🌺

29/07/2026

AquAzzurra Foundation and TriMaris Aquatics Dubai are extremely proud of their Ambassador Kaylene Corbett 🪩 . Silver medal in the 200 breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Well done Kaylene and well done Rocco Meiring

24/07/2026

A massive good luck to Kaylene Corbett 🪩 , our Ambassador, who start to compete today at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and her coach Rocco Meiring . Keep up the South African flag

18/06/2026

When community comes together, real change happens. 🌍 Today, we’re celebrating a powerful collaboration rooted in Ubuntu – The AquAzzurra Foundation, Westlake Primary School, the Westlake Taxi Association and Cllr Carolynne Franklin (Ward 71) uniting with one mission: ensuring over 150 Grade R and Grade 1 children become water safe by 2027.

“Every child has the right to play safely around water. Economic circumstances should never stand between a child and what is fundamentally a human right,” says Mina Barbara Manoussakis, CEO and Founder of AquAzzurra Foundation South Africa and TriMaris Aquatics

South Africa’s drowning statistics are heartbreaking, but they’re not inevitable.

“I believe every child, regardless of their economic background, should be water safe by age six,” Mina continues. “This is only possible because of partners who share our vision – Ms Tracey Petersen, Cllr Carolynne Franklin, and the Westlake Taxi Association have embraced this mission wholeheartedly, and together, we’re turning it into reality.”

This is what happens when leaders show up, when communities rally together, and when we refuse to accept that any child’s safety should be determined by their circumstances.

Together, we’re not just teaching children to swim – we’re safeguarding futures. 🤝

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