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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Greg Passmore of PassmoreLab created the award-winning Physics of Surfing that explores the science of ocean waves, Mother Nature’s power and surfer’s passion for their sport and the ocean. If Greg could only apply his talents, camera work and vision to the open water swimming world, the community could expand its reach in a dramatically […]
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Debbie Kinder has created something powerful and profound. Every two years, Debbie brings together ocean leaders, filmmakers, photographers, scientists, explorers and entertainment executives gather in Monterey, California at BLUE to honor the best in ocean filmmaking, to learn more about the issues facing our oceans, and to collaborate on improving the future of the oceans.
Mohamad Hossein Bibi Kobadi set a world record for an Assisted Stage Swim when he completed a total distance of 1,000 kilometers in 85 consecutive days of swimming in the Persian Gulf. The 35-year-old swimming coach enjoyed the guidance and protection of an excellent logistics and operational team. The tight-knit team was with Kobadi from
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Open water swimmers understand that their sport is a physical and psychological experience. The water may be cold or warm; it may be rough and wavy. Swimmers may encounter jellyfish or currents. And experienced swimmers know that they should expect the unexpected at any time during their swims, whether it is during training or in
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The Faros Maratón Swim will be celebrated for its induction as an Honour Organisation in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame this coming September. Also known as the Croatian International Long Distance Swimming Championships, the Faros Maratón Swim‘s induction will be part of the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference between September 21st –
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From London to Long Beach is the theme of a unique open water swimming event that will take place after the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference. Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California will be site of a new event on September 23rd. But its origins will be showcased in August at the 2012 London
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Big Corn Island and Little Corn Island are part of the Corn Islands 70 kilometers off the coast of Nicaragua. The islands are tropical paradises in the Caribbean Sea with exotic fruit trees, native palms, coral reefs inhabited by reef sharks and hammerhead sharks, and white sand beaches that were previously a haven for pirates
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David Barra and Rondi Davies announced the 2nd annual 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim. At 120 miles (193K), his marathon swimming vision is the longest competitive solo swim event in the world. In collaboration with Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers, David, Rondi and Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers will organize 7
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Where Are They Now? David Alleva Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Dr. David Alleva was inducted in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 1992 as an Honor Swimmer. Dr. Alleva’s six-year professional marathon swimming career started in 1988 with a third place at the 42 km (26-mile) Traversée Internationale
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Tom Fristoe, an extraordinarily successful and innovative aquapreneur, is adding to his daily workload. Tom, one of the fastest 51-year-olds in the pool and a former USA Swimming national open water swimming team member, is attempting to break Rendy Lynn Opdycke‘s 35-day completion of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. “My goal, with significant
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