Steve “Moby” Leitch

Steve “Moby” Leitch is an ultra-endurance open water swimmer on a mission to complete the Oceans 7, one of the most extreme challenges on the planet, with only a handful of people in history ever finishing it.
But the real story isn’t the water.
After walking away from swimming as a freshman at Clemson, Steve spent years battling addiction and nearly losing everything. What followed wasn’t a comeback. It was a complete rebuild. Through faith, discipline, and relentless daily habits, he returned to the water decades later with a purpose far bigger than performance.
Today, he has completed 5 of the 7 Oceans 7 channel swims, including some of the most dangerous crossings in the world, often in freezing temperatures, through darkness, currents, and open ocean conditions where quitting is expected.
Steve is the founder of Rising Tides Ministry, providing mentorship housing for men coming out of recovery, and Beyond the Shoreline, a media platform sharing stories of redemption and endurance through film, including the award-winning documentary Channel of Bones.
On stage and in the water, Steve teaches one core truth:
You don’t become unbreakable by avoiding pressure.
You become unbreakable by building a life that can withstand it.
He is currently pursuing the final two Oceans 7 swims, using every mile to raise awareness, funding, and hope for those fighting to rebuild their lives.