Chloe McCardel in Florida Preparing for the big swim
Chloe McCardel is preparing to swim from Cuba to the United States – unassisted by a shark cage or protective swimwear.
USA Open Water Nationals Recap
Open water swimmers contend with much rougher conditions during the 5K at Lake Castaic. Photo Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals 10K Photo Vault
Loads of images from the USA Swimming 10K Open Water Championship. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Nationals Down Day not Down at all
Swimmers took to the course to get ready for tomorrows 5K national championship race at Lake Castaic, California. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
By the numbers: USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
Sean Ryan, pictured here winning the 2011 USA Swimming 5K, will again be in the hunt for a spot on the world championship team. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Tips from Trent: Navigating in Open Water Swimming
Navigational skills are a key component to open water swimming. Photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
Getting around the buoy – tips for open water swimming
practicing buoy turns is an important part of open water swimming
USA Swimming Open Water Nationals Preview
Eva Fabian (top) and Christine Jennings will be some of top open water swimmers at Lake Castaic – north of Los Angeles – May 17 to 19 for the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Open Water Swimming Great Chloe McCardel talks about the Cuba Swim
Chloe McCardel is going for the open water swim of her life this June when she attempts to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage.
Open water swimming is for kids
Kelsey Gray of the Kona Dolphins is making waves and having fun in open water swimming
In’s and Out’s – Open Water Swimming Tips
For many open water races there’s more to just swimming. Having strong entry and exit skills can influence your final finish position. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Getting in the Open Water Swimming Groove: Workout
In this workout we’re focusing on the variable speeds executed at different poins of the race. As you may know,…
Defending USA Swimming Open Water Champion Ashley Twichell Interview
Defending national champion Ashley Twichell will be a part of a very strong women’s field at the 2013 USA Swimming Open Water Championship in California this May. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Aussie Open Water Swimming Great Trent Grimsey’s Swim Tips for Triathletes
Professional triathletes on the swim leg at the 2013 ITU stop in San Diego last weekend. Many of the top athletes were in the 16 minute range for the 1500 swim (yeah they’ve got the buoyancy of the wetsuits but that’s still fast). Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
Speeding up to the finish in open water swimming
2012 ITU San Diego Triathlon start. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
