From the Oregon border to the Mexico border, Catherine is swimming the entire California coast in stages, 4-6 hours a day for 3-4 months. Track her progress in real time.
900+ miles • Oregon → Mexico • 3-4 months • First ever to attempt it
Marathon open-water swimmer from Mill Valley, California, and in the water since she was four. Swimming earned her a full ride to UC Berkeley, two Pan-American Games gold medals, and world records across Lake Tahoe and Monterey Bay. Swim California is her biggest challenge yet — and her love letter to the coast she grew up on.
“This swim is my love letter to the coast I grew up exploring.”— Catherine Breed
“Sun protection isn't vanity. For an athlete, healthy skin is part of performance.”
Before the swim, Catherine sat down with Dermasport co-founder and dermatologist Dr. Christopher Schmidt to to develop a sunscreen and skincare regimen to keep her skin protected through the longest days on the water and help her recover at night.
Here's what Dr. Schmidt recommended:
Step 1: Protect Apply SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Spray everyday before hopping in the water. Use the Mineral Body SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray to cover her hands and back of the neck.
Step 2: Cleanse Use the Gentle Facial Cleanser to remove sunscreen and saltwater after each swim.
Step 3: Moisturize Rehydrate and soothe the skin with our Facial Moisturizer infused with aloe vera.
Step 4: Renew Massage the Eye Cream for 45-60 seconds to stimulate circulation and reduce goggle marks.
Before the swim, Catherine sat down with Dermasport co-founder and dermatologist Dr. Christopher Schmidt to to develop a sunscreen and skincare regimen to keep her skin protected through the longest days on the water and help her recover at night.
Here's what Dr. Schmidt recommended:
Step 1: Protect Apply SPF 50 Facial Sunscreen Spray everyday before hopping in the water. Use the Mineral Body SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray to cover her hands and back of the neck.
Step 2: Cleanse Use the Gentle Facial Cleanser to remove sunscreen and saltwater after each swim.
Step 3: Moisturize Rehydrate and soothe the skin with our Facial Moisturizer infused with aloe vera.
Step 4: Renew Massage the Eye Cream for 45-60 seconds to stimulate circulation and reduce goggle marks.
From the Oregon border to the Mexico border, Catherine is swimming the entire California coast in stages, 4-6 hours a day for 3-4 months. Track her progress in real time.
900+ miles • Oregon → Mexico • 3–4 months • First ever to attempt it
Swim California is more than a record attempt. Through her 501(c)(3) non-profit, Sea Dreamers, Catherine is raising awareness and funds for marine conservation and inspiring people to spend time in the ocean and protect it. Donations support the boats, kayakers, crew, and safety that make the swim possible.
