Jonathan Storm
Jonathan R. Storm is an American open water swimmer and author from Hawaii.
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Open Water Swimming Highlights
- He is the founder of Swim O'ahu.
- He serves on the board of the Waikiki Swim Club.
- He competed in the Waikiki Roughwater Swim.
- He attempted the ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu Maui Nui Swim and wrote Chasing Limits: Pushing physical & psychological boundaries to swim 30 miles in 3 days in the Pacific Ocean about his experiences.
- His first book was Catch Pull Recover: My Journey from Doggy-Paddler to Long-Distance Open Water Swimmer.
- He served as an escort kayaker for Michael Moreau on his handcuffed swim of 21.54 km on 27 May 2025 in Ala Moana Beach Park on Oahu in Hawaii with kayaker Terri Dietz and Rachael Dobosz, Jaclyn Skeweris, Jaime Ubongen, Jerelyn Watanabe, and Jill Utsumi served as observers.
Chasing Limits Synopsis
Chasing Limits: Pushing physical & psychological boundaries to swim 30 miles in 3 days in the Pacific Ocean, published in April 2025, is the gripping account of an epic four day open ocean adventure known as the Maui Nui; three consecutive stage swims spanning 30 miles in the challenging and unpredictable waters of Hawaii. From the grueling physical preparation to the periods of self-doubt, this book explores the thought process of a relative newcomer to open ocean swimming, attempting to go beyond his comfort limits in order to achieve the impossible. With unforeseen challenges and fierce battles with Mother Nature, the reader will get a true sense of what hard work, commitment, and curiosity can lead to when faced with a seemingly insurmountable task.
Catch Pull Recover Synopsis
Catch Pull Recover: My Journey from Doggy-Paddler to Long-Distance Open Water Swimmer, published in December 2023, journals a transformational journey follows one man's quest from a complete beginner, whose best stroke is the doggy paddle, to competing in the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, one of the top open water swims in the world. Set amongst the backdrop of Hawaii’s pristine beaches and sweeping Ko’olau mountain range, this short, colorful memoir shows the power of setting goals and persevering through obstacles. You’ll leave this book inspired to consider your own goals.
