Wrightsville Beach to Host 2014 USA Swimming Open Water Nationals
The 10-kilometer national championship will be contested June 13, followed by the 5K on June 15. The Sandhills Sandsharks swim team and the North Carolina Swimming LSC will serve as hosts for the meet.
FilmFest: Sylvain Estadieu Swims Across the English Channel…Butterfly
Sylvain Estadieu has become the first man to cross the English Channel swimming butterfly.
Swim4Good Nominated for Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year Award
Swim4Good – The Gibraltar Crossing (created by Víctor Rins)
Nyad Monument Coming to Key West
Diana Nyad did the unthinkable this past September in her successful swim from Havana to Key West. According to reports…
Think morning workouts are cold? Try Swimming the Bering Strait. Ireland’s Moore Reports
This past summer a group of 66 swimmers completed the amazing feat of swimming across the Bering Strait from Russia…
Lundgren Sea of Cortez Swimming Photo Vault
Many thanks to Scott Rokis (Scott Rokis Photography) for providing these beautiful swimming photos.
Lundgren Launches 80 Mile Cortez Swim in less than 3 Days
“I just want to share my passion and hopefully inspire others to connect with theirs. I believe connecting with nature will inspire stewardship for earth. Eco Alianza is an important organization to me because they are stewards of the Sea and its surrounding region. If I can inspire folks to support Eco Alianza I will achieve more than I ever dreamed swimming across the Sea.”
Lundgren Attempts 80 Mile Sea Of Cortez Crossing for Third Time
Paul Lundgren announced today that on November 5th, he will step into the waters in San Carlos, Mexico for his third attempt at swimming across the Sea of Cortez. If accomplished, it will be a World Record for the longest unassisted swim in history.
3 stops in Canada – FINA 2014 10K World Cup and Grand Prix Schedule
The 2014 FINA 10K world cup series will kick off on February 1, 2014 in Argentina. This year’s series has…
Danish Police Close Investigation into Death During Open Water Race
No criminal wrongdoing has been found by Danish police in the case of a swimmer who drowned during a race.
Another big one for Trent Grimsey
Trent Grimsey is without a doubt one of the greatest open water swimmers on the planet. He’s the swam the…
Remembering Fran
Fran Crippen was much more than a great swimmer, he was phenomenal person. Three years ago today, Fran died doing…
Open Water Swimming Safety: A Powerful Message
Open water swimming safety must be a top priority for everyone involved.
2013 RCP Tiburon Mile – Feature Video
The 2013 male winner of the $10,000 prize was Mateusz Sawrymowicz from Poland. His time was 23:46. The 2013 female winner of the $10,000 prize was Ashley Twichell from the United States. Her time was 25:09.
Tips for Open Water Swimming: Coach Catherine Vogt Shares Insight
Coach Catherine Vogt knows open water swimming – she has helped guide Haley Anderson to the podium at the Olympics and World Championships
