Jono Ridler completes record 1367km swim the length of North Island, greeted by big crowd in Wellington
A view of Whairepo Lagoon. Photo / Joe Lawry “It was just insane, people lining the footbridge, lining…
On The Up: Jono Ridler on Kelly Slater support, jellyfish stings as epic swim nears an end
But while the jellyfish have been stinging, Ridler has had other encounters with marine life that many could…
Ultra swimmer Jono Ridler comes ashore in Napier as end to epic swim draws closer
Swimming unassisted means Ridler wears togs rather than a wetsuit, but is permitted to wear earplugs, goggles and…
Orca spotted at Pāpāmoa Beach while New Zealand swimmer Jono Ridler attempts world record
Ridler is attempting to swim the entire eastern coastline of the North Island in a collaboration with Live…
Jono Ridler: Shark encounters, injuries and connection in 1350km swim for the ocean
“At the moment, I’ve got an ulcer in my cheek wall and one on my lip and that’s…
Jono Ridler tells of shark encounter on Northland leg of 1600km ocean swim
“One shark was swimming next to me, not too long after starting. “I swam myself to the IRB,…
Jono Ridler plans 1600km North Cape to Wellington swim to end bottom trawling
“It’s a huge undertaking. “The last couple of weeks it’s been a pretty emotional journey, mentally preparing myself…
On The Up: NZ swimmer Jono Ridler to combine sport, ocean conservation in 1609km effort
Now he’s set his sights on something bigger. In January, the 35-year-old will embark on a record-setting attempt…