About Us

Why

We started the Ocean City Swim Club to bring people to the waters we have come to love in South Jersey. Our passion for the water has taken us from England to Alaska and many bodies of water in between. Through swimming, surfing and paddling we want to create opportunities for others to challenge themselves in a positive environment in which they feel comfortable. Whether you are training for a triathlon, learning to do a flip turn or attempting the English Channel we have a place for you.

Who

Bruckner Chase

Grew up in Tennessee and stalked Michelle to Ocean City from Santa Cruz, CA two years ago
Began competing in triathlons in 1984 finishing his first Ironman distance race in 1985
Competed in ultra distance running events that included finishing the Vermont 100 mile endurance run in 1998
Came back to swimming while hobbling around on land and attempting to recover from a 100 mile run
Has completed numerous marathon swims including: the 8.3 mile Pennock Island Challenge in Alaska, the 12 mile Trans Tahoe swim, a 22.5 mile length of Lake Tahoe Swim, the 10 mile Maui Channel, the 10K Santa Cruz Pier to Pier, the 22.5 mile Absecon Island swim, the first ever 19.6 mile swim around Ocean City and the 23 mile Lake George Marathon
Has learned that not finishing is not the same as failing from experiences in the English and Catalina Channels
Began coaching swimmers in 1989 and has worked with age group, masters and high school programs
When not in the water, is involved in numerous projects and initiatives to educate people about the waters around us and encourage others to discover and pursue their passions in life.
Trains the ocean lifeguards on various beach patrols in the South Jersey area.
Is an Ocean Ambassador and Spokesperson for NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System
For more about me, upcoming swims and events from New Jersey to Alaska. Click HERE..

Michelle Evans-Chase

Grew up in Willingboro, NJ vacationing at the South Jersey shore
Has been a competitive swimmer since the age of 6
Swam for Rutgers University
Grew up around open water swimming with a father who pioneered marathon swims in California and a brother, Shawn, a well known open water swimmer and coach
Began surfing at the age of 38
Has done open water swims in Monterey Bay; San Francisco Bay; Ketchikan, Alaska and Folkestone, England
Has coordinated or directed the swims and support for all of Bruckner’s marathon swims
When not in the water, is a PhD Candidate at Penn in the School of Social Policy and Practice

Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary Adventure Swim
May 14, 2011
9 Miles
Bruckner & Michelle
Together In The End

Bruckner Chase | Monterey Swim | Festival Cut from Bruckner Chase on Vimeo.

Aunu'u Island, Amerika Samoa

"We can deny everything, except that we have the possibility of being better."
Dalai Lama

Bruckner is an ultra-endurance athlete who is still learning how to avoid suffering and love every minute spent testing his physical, emotional and psychological limits in oceans around the world.

By sharing his own experiences at the limits of human endurance, Bruckner is committed to helping others discover their own limitless potential in the ocean, the office, the classroom or whatever venue life presents.

For more information on Bruckner's availability to speak at your business, school, class or group -
e-mail him.