James Pittar

Blind Long Distance Swimmer & Inspirational Speaker

Inspiring audiences worldwide with stories of resilience, determination, and overcoming adversity through extraordinary swimming challenges.

Book James to Speak

Conquer the Impossible

From the English Channel to Antarctica

Follow my journey through some of the world's most challenging open water swims and discover what's possible when you refuse to let limitations define you.

Explore My Swims

Swimming Blind

My New Book - Available Now

A powerful memoir about navigating life's challenges and achieving extraordinary goals. Discover the lessons learned from a life lived in darkness.

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Featured Swims

Extraordinary journeys through water, pushing the limits of what's possible

March 2025

Sydney Harbour Charity Swim

📍 Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia

🏊 5 km

Annual charity swim across Sydney Harbour to raise funds for Guide Dogs Australia.

August 2023

English Channel Crossing

📍 English Channel

🏊 34 km

Successfully crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in challenging conditions.

What People Say

Hear from those who've experienced James's inspiring story

Michael Chen

Principal • Riverside High School

"Our students were absolutely inspired by James. He has a rare gift for connecting with young people and showing them what's possible when you refuse to give up."

Sarah Johnson

CEO • Tech Innovations Ltd

"James's presentation was transformative for our leadership team. His story of overcoming adversity gave us a fresh perspective on the challenges we face in business. Highly recommended!"

Featured

Swimming Blind - Hardcover

The complete story of James Pittar's journey as a blind long-distance swimmer. A powerful memoir about overcoming adversity and achieving the impossible.

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