Steve "Moby" Leitch
Steve Leitch is a 51-year-old American open water swimmer and author from Greer, South Carolina whose nickname is Moby.
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Open Water Swimming Highlights
- On 20 July 2026, he completed a 32.3 km crossing of the Catalina Channel from Santa Catalina Island to the Terrenea Resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in 9 hours 20 minutes seconds at the age of 51 to achieve the Oceans Seven.
- On 18 April 2026, he completed a 14.4 km crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain to Morocco in a tandem swim with Alex Rossi and John Batchelder in 4 hours 45 minutes.
- On 16 August 2025, he crossed the 35 km North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours 50 minutes 21 seconds.
- On 11 October 2020, he finished 10th in the 19.3 km Swim Around Charleston in South Carolina in 4:53:15 at the age of 46.
- In 2021, he completed the 21 km Swim Around Charleston in South Carolina in 4 hours 44 minutes, finishing 6th.
- In 2022, he completed the 21 km Swim Around Charleston in South Carolina in 4 hours 44 minutes, finishing 3rd.
- In 2023, he completed the 21 km Swim Around Charleston in South Carolina in 4 hours 48 minutes, finishing 8th.
- On 24-27 April 2024, he finished 4th overall in the SCAR Swim Challenge, a 4-day stage swim in Arizona.
- On 10 April 2023, he completed a 45 km crossing of the Molokai Channel from Molokai Island to Oahu in 12 hours 54 minutes.
- On 11 July 2024, he completed a 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from England to France in 13 hours 16 minutes at the age of 50.
- On 20 June 2025, he completed a 19.5 km crossing of the Tsugaru Channel from Aomori to Hokkaido in 10 hours 3 minutes at the age of 51.
- He produced and starred in the documentary film called Beyond The Shoreline: The Channel of Bones.
Oceans Seven Journey
- On 10 April 2023, he completed a 45 km crossing of the Molokai Channel from Molokai Island to Oahu in 12 hours 54 minutes.
- On 11 July 2024, he completed a 33.5 km crossing of the English Channel from England to France in 13 hours 16 minutes at the age of 50.
- On 20 June 2025, he completed a 19.5 km crossing of the Tsugaru Channel from Aomori to Hokkaido in 10 hours 3 minutes at the age of 51.
- On 16 August 2025, he crossed the 35 km North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours 50 minutes 21 seconds.
- On 18 April 2026, he completed the 14.4 km Strait of Gibraltar from Spain to Morocco in 4 hours 45 minutes in a tandem swim with Alex Rossi and John Batchelder.
- On 20 July 2026, he completed a 32.3 km Catalina Channel from Catalina Island to Terranea Resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in 9 hours 15 minutes (to be confirmed) to complete the Oceans Seven, the 52nd person to do so at the age of 52.
Beyond The Shoreline: The Channel of Bones
Beyond The Shoreline: The Channel of Bones is a documentary film about Steve Leitch's 45 km crossing of the Moloka'i Channel from Moloka'i Island to Oahu in April 2023. Leitch embarks on a journey to one of the most beautiful and dangerous locations in the world to swim, the Ka'iwi Channel. See this ordinary man overcome challenges of addiction, loss and crisis of faith to use his gifts to swim and serve others.
Against the Current: God Created You for a Purpose, Do Not Miss It
He wrote Against the Current: God Created You for a Purpose, Do Not Miss It, released in January 2024, is a book written by Steven Leitch that was released in January 2024.
Amazon review
Against the Current: God Created You for a Purpose, Do Not Miss It is a story of a man whose life is a beacon of hope and strength. Hailing from the historic Edinburgh, Scotland, Steve has woven a remarkable tapestry of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of water. Celebrating over twelve years of sobriety, his journey is more than a personal victory; it's a beacon of service and hope for others. Now living in Taylors, South Carolina, Steve has intertwined his passion for open water swimming with his unwavering commitment to uplift those around him. He's not just an athlete; he's a motivational speaker and a beacon of Hope, using the endurance and determination he's honed in ultra-marathon swimming to light the way for others.
'Swim the Seven Oceans Challenge' isn't merely a test of physical might; it's a heartfelt quest to gather support and awareness for the vital cause of establishing long-term sober living homes and mental health counseling, especially for those in the foster community. Steve’s philosophy transcends personal achievements. His life is a testament to the power of creating habits that forge a meaningful legacy—one that offers help, instills hope, and guides others toward a path of recovery, faith, and selflessness.
External links
- Steve Leitch Crosses Catalina Channel to Achieve The Oceans Seven
- Steve Leitch Achieves The Oceans Seven With Family & Friends All Around
- Steven Leitch and John Batchelder...Six Down, One To Go
- In His Prime - Beyond The Shoreline With Steven Leitch
- IMDb on Beyond the Shoreline
- Marathon Swimmers Federation bio
- Steven Leitch Crosses The Tsugaru Channel On A Rising Tide
- Traffic in Tsugaru, Heading to Hokkaido with Steven Leitch
- @stevemobyleitch/
- Marathon Swimmers Federation bio
- The Magic of Moloka'i - Beyond The Shoreline with Steven Leitch
- Beyond The Shoreline: The Channel of Bones
- Nikko Price, Lorelei Schmidt Win SCAR after 4 Days in the Arizona Desert
- Lights Out on the Final Day of the 2024 SCAR Swim
- SCAR Day Three - Swimming Into the Belly of the Beast
- How Do You Describe SCAR?
- Jamie Tout Continues a Long, Prolific Career at SCAR 2024
- SCAR Day Two Across Canyon Lake - From Tranquil to Tough
- How He Does It - Kent Nicholas Daisy Chaining at the SCAR Swim
- Price Is Right – And So Was Day One of SCAR, a 4-Day Adventure in Arizona
- The History of Swimming 4 Long Days In SCAR
- 59 Swimmers in Taper Mode in Build Up to SCAR, a 4-Day Adventure in Arizona
- 59 Swimmers to Compete in SCAR: A 4-Day Adventure in Saguaro, Canyon, Apache, Roosevelt
- Marathon Swimmers Federation bio
- SCAR Swim
- 2020 Swim Around Charleston – Solo Results
- Alex Kostich Wins Swim Around Charleston
- Stately, Splendid, Stunning Swim Starts Around Charleston
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming