Open Water Swimming: A week in review
It’s been an exciting week in the open water swimming world. Here’s a few of the many highlights. (file photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
Just 11 Hours In, Jellyfish Sting Derails McCardel
Australian Chloe McCardel made it about a quarter of the way between Cuba and Florida before jellyfish stings forced her to to abandon her quest. (Photo Courtesy: Chloe McCardel)
See ya Cuba: Chloe McCardel’s Swimming to Florida
Chloe McCardel is attempting to be the first person to swim from Cuba to the United States without the assistance of a shark cage. Photo courtesy of ChloeMcCardel.com
Open Water Swimming Updates: Not easy Getting around Manhattan; McCardel is in Cuba
photo: Mike Lewis, OlaVistaPhotography.com
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.
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.
Australian to Attempt Florida-Cuba Swim in 2013
Chloe McCardel is going to be the next to attempt the Cuba-to-Florida crossing. (Seen above during her 2010 double-channel crossing, courtesy chloemccardel.com)
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, Wednesday August 22nd
King Cesar shows off his breakaway speed while Reezy races real royalty in Vegas. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Nyad Ends Swim after 60 hours in Gulf waters
Diana Nyad came up short in her goal to swim from Cuba to Florida and was pulled for safety as…
Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News, Monday August 20th
Diana Nyad is still on course to reach the coast of Florida on Tuesday, despite a heavy squall and some jelly fish stings. (Photo Courtesy @ Mike Lewis OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Diana Nyad to attempt Cuba to Florida swim again at 62
Diana Nyad is at it again. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
