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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Ted Lomicka flew from Franklin, Tennessee to Hawaii to become the first man to complete the extraordinarily technically difficult Maui Nui Swim between the islands of Maui, Lāna’i, and Moloka’i in Hawaii, taking 23 hours 47 minutes
Ocean Man Ted Lomicka Completes The Maui Nui Swim Read More »
Swim Shōdoshima is a 76 km 7-day stage swim around Shōdoshima Island in Japan. Scheduled to start on June 26th, it will be the final training and logistical preparation for the 1,188 km Swim Shikoku that will start a month later.
Swim Shōdoshima Headquarters, Japanese Style Read More »
Dr. Steven Minaglia, the Hawaiian Channel Swimming Association Recorder and Honorary Secretary, has a new plan for Moloka’i Channel crossings in Hawai’i that can significantly reduce the possibility of getting weathered out
Reducing Risks for Moloka’i Channel Crossings Read More »
Amelia Clemmington “Millie” Gade Corson will be inducted as an Honor Swimmer at the 2026 International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame festivities to be held in San Diego, California, hosted by Carol Sing.
Millie Corson To Be Honored In San Diego Read More »
Sylvie Potvin of Canada, Neal Marcano of Trinidad and Tobago, John Fox and Hector Acevedo of the USA will serve as World Aquatics officials on the 2026 Open Water Swimming World Cup circuit.
Ensuring the Fairness and Safety for All on the World Cup Circuit Read More »
An increasing number of women from all walks of life and all ages are entering the open water and expanding their network of friends with the common interest in being comfortable in the water.
Women In The Water Read More »
How Norwegian superstar cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo trains and what he focuses on offers great insights for open water swimmers.
Learning About Human Limits and Training To Reach Your Limit Read More »
SwimTrek will offer open water swimming clinics at the USA Swimming Open Water Swimming Championships and the U.S. Masters Swimming Open Water Nationals in Sarasota, Florida
The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming…to Sarasota, Florida Read More »
Ger Kennedy, Stève Stievenart, Teodor Tsvetkov, and Conor O Connor pioneered Ice Miles in the Land of the Rising Sun, swimming in the Five Lakes of Mount Fuji in Japan
ゲル・ケネディ、テオドール・ツヴェトコフ、スティーブ・スティヴェナート、コナー・オコナーによる前例のない氷上冒険は、富士五湖で幕を閉じる Read More »
Ger Kennedy, Stève Stievenart, Teodor Tsvetkov, and Conor O Connor pioneered Ice Miles in the Land of the Rising Sun, swimming in the Five Lakes of Mount Fuji in Japan