Going big in Hawaii – Looong Distance Invitational Rough Water Swim
A lot of watermen will have their eyes trained on Oahu this weekend. Sure there’s the Pipeline Masters surfing competition…
New tool for open water swimmers
PACE PAL® is excited to announce its new patent pending Variable Ballast Training Buoy & Hydration Carrier for open water & pool swimmers is now available at the introductory price of $39.00 plus shipping. Pictured, below, this unique pull buoy includes a patent pending fastener system that allows full kicking from the hip; stays in place during long swims and high speed flip turns.
Swimming Australia Seeks Open Water Coach and Performance Manager
Swimming Australia’s Director of High Performance Michael Scott: “The new Open Water Coach and Performance Manager will work to improve the pathway for potential open water swimmers in Australia, who ultimately have the ability to achieve consistent podium performances in open water swimming at international benchmark events.”
Aaron Peirsol to compete at King & Queen of the Sea open water event in Brazil
The legendary backstroker will be back in competition at an open water event in Brazil.
From the ocean to the pool – masters distance open water workout
This week a few of our team here in southern California hit the cool waters of the La Jolla Cove…
Want to Swim the Swan River – Feature Video
Video is courtesy of Swimming Australia. Via Youtube: Registrations are now open at www.aquaticsuperseries.com.au WHEN: Sunday 2 February 2014 To celebrate…
Dreamfuel launches crowd-funding site for athletes with Plummer, Jennings on board
A crowd-funding platform for Olympic hopefuls launches today under the banner of Dreamfuel. Above is a video of one of Dreamfuel’s first campaigns, U.S. Olympic hopeful David Plummer.
Canada’s Newest Open Water Star a People’s Choice
It’s been a good year for Canada’s Eric Hedlin. Hedlin became the 3rd fastest Canadian of all time in…
Water pollution still a concern for Rio 2016’s open water swimming site
Brazil lags behind in its attempts to clean up sewage pollution in Copacabana, the site of the 2016 Olympic Open Water Swimming events as well as the swimming portion of the triathlon.
Open Water Swimming in the Pool
Every year more and more swimmers are jumping into the open water scene. As it cools down up in the…
What’s going on down there? Open water swimming events in Australia and New Zealand
It may be hard for some in the northern hemisphere to imagine, but it’s time to hit the open ocean…
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)
