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Catalina Channel swimmers know it … the stillness of night swimming when bioluminescence is visible on the water’s surface and a dark calm settles over the ocean. Early morning swimmers – from Michigan to Melbourne, Manila to Messina – know it … the quiet serenity of the pre-dawn hours when darkness blankets the water and […]
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With much of England under a cold weather alert with 100% probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow, most of humanity bundles up with the intention of keeping out of the cold and staying warm. Many sporting contests are cancelled and outdoor activities are impacted. But for a select few, this kind
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When considering how much fluid to take during open water swims, several parameters must be considered by open water swimmers and their coaches. Proper hydration depends on: 1. Distance of race 2. Water temperature 3. Solar radiation 4. Air temperature 5. Training hydration habits 6. Amount and quality and timing of last two meals before
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VIEDMA, Argentina. In an innovative incentive for the professional marathon swimmers, the organizers of La Patagones Viedma World Cup event in Argentina and the Maratona Aquática Internacional de Santos – Unisanta World Cup event in Brazil combined points from both races and gave the top finishers an extra cash bonus. On the men’s side, there
Spyridon Gianniotis And Angela Maurer Win South American Series Read More »
Paul Irwin, Dr. Bruce Hughes, Jon Parker, Simon Mathers and John Jameson are back at it again. The five friends and triathletes set a record of 7 hours 3 minutes in a 5-man 21-mile relay between Lundy Island to Woolacombe Beach in North Devon, United Kingdom in 2009. But with their appetites whet, they intend
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VIEDMA, Argentina. Eva Fabian led the 1-2 American finish FINA 10K Marathon Swimming World Cup event in Viedma, Argentina. During a year she is taking time off from Yale University, she is making up some good air mileage and training mileage in the hopes that she makes the USA Olympic team. She improved upon last
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BANGLADESH. Moshiur Khandaker of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the Chief Executive of SAFE (Safety Assistance For Emergencies), announced the Brojen Das Open Water Challenge 2012, a 10K open water swim along a gorgeous course from Teknaf to the small beautiful coral island of St. Martin in Bangladesh. The Brojen Das Open Water Challenge 2012 event is named
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Certainly channel swims, solo marathon swims and relay marathons are long endurance events, but what are the longest solo, non-wetsuit, competitive open water swims in the world? In addition to the English Channel, North Channel, Catalina Channel, Molokai Channel, Tsugaru Channel, Cook Strait and Strait of Gibraltar, this is a short list of marathon competitions
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Out in the open water – especially while swimming in the middle of the Cook Strait, Molokai Channel, Catalina Channel, Rottnest Channel, Farallon Islands or anywhere in Cape Town, swimmers sometimes refer to sharks as ‘fish‘ or ‘The Man in the Gray Suit‘. There are other creative terms used around lakes, lochs and docks in
Channel Fat Is Bioprene But Certainly Not Neoprene Read More »
Cancún, Mexico. The Por La Libre Cancun to Isla Mujeres race is one of the world’s top swims. The two-race event, organized by Rafa Hernández, is held between Cancún Island to the magnificent Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo in southern Mexico. The Pirates Night was used during the 2009 and 2010 events as a guide
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