Next Up on the Oceans Seven: Toni Enderli

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His team is ready to go, starting at the Kodomari Port in northern Japan at 3:00 am.

Swiss swimmer Toni Enderli (48, MSF bio here, @tenderliswissprop) is ready to go, always living up to his motto: Live. Life. Now.

Under the guidance of Captain Kawayama, will set off just at astronomical sunrise on July 17th for his final channel to achieve the Oceans Seven. He has completed six of the seven Oceans Seven channels and today will be his final swim across the Tsugaru Channel in northern Japan.

He has many supporters. Among them, “...my brother begins his final Ocean Seven swim across the Tsugaru Strait in Japan. Years of sacrifice, early mornings, freezing water, setbacks and comebacks have all led to this moment. Watching his journey over the years has been incredibly inspiring, and no matter what happens tomorrow, I’m already so proud of you. Good luck brother. Go finish what you started.”

Toni Enderli’s Oceans Seven Journey

Strait of Gibraltar in 5 hours 19 minutes in September 2010
English Channel in 14 hours 47 minutes in September 2015
Molokai Channel in 20 hours 35 minutes in September 2017
Catalina Channel in 11 hours 33 minutes in June 2022
Cook Strait in 10 hours 48 minutes in February 2024
North Channel in 14 hours 26 minutes in July 2025
Tsugaru Channel attempt on July 17th 2026

Enderli wrote, “Looking back at this Oceans Seven journey, what stands out most isn’t the distance, the hours, or even the swims themselves. Over the past 16 years, this challenge has taken me across 7 oceans, more than 223 km of open water, and over 96 hours of swimming. But the real gift has been the people I’ve met, the friendships formed, and the cultures I’ve been fortunate enough to experience along the way.

From local fishermen, pilots, crew members and volunteers, to fellow swimmers, family, friends and supporters, every crossing has been a team effort. I’ve learned that resilience comes in many forms, that kindness exists in every corner of the world, and that some of life’s greatest lessons happen far outside our comfort zones.

The oceans have taught me patience, humility and respect. They’ve reminded me that nature is always in charge, and that success is never achieved alone.

As I prepare for my final Oceans Seveb swim in Japan, I do so with immense gratitude for everyone who has been part of this journey. Thank you for believing, supporting, encouraging and sharing this adventure with me.“

For more information, visit tonienderli.com.

Oceans Seven Achievement

Update: Enderli completed his Tsugaru Channel crossing to become the 50th person in history to achieve the Oceans Seven on July 17th. Official time to be confirmed.