To educate, entertain, and enthuse all those who venture beyond the shoreline
World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
John Kulewicz, an experienced open water swimmer, is seeking the Democratic nomination for State of Ohio’s Attorney General.
The Politics of Swimming, Making John Kulewicz a Better Lawyer Read More »
Ross Edgley lives a life of hugeness and adventure while always maintaining a smile and a captivating sense of humor, supported by a seemingly unlimited well of positivity.
It Was Huge. He Is Huge. Learn To Be Huge Read More »
When you can save someone’s life, the gift of life is the most precious thing you can give.
Anyone Can Be A Hero. Have A Heart Of A Champion To Save Others Read More »
Ricardo Perlingeiro Mendes da Silva from Niterói in Rio de Janeiro continues as a breaststroke trail-blazing pioneer.
Ricardo Perlingeiro Mendes da Silva Continues to Pioneer Breaststroke Swims Read More »
Brett Nystul, a renowned Art Director and Production Designer of animated features, won a 2024 Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation – Production Design for his work on the animation film, Spellbound.
Spellbound by All The Global Talent In The Open Water Read More »
Ernie Leskovitz, originally from Florida who moved to Oahu later in life, made a name for himself in both in the pool and ocean races from the Caribbean to Hawaii passed away on January 28th 2026
Ocean Man Ernie Leskovitz Passes Read More »
The 37th annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim will be held in 3.8°C water in high altitude in Lake Tahoe
Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim Hits 37 Years (and Degrees) Read More »
Jelena Ječanski is retired, but she was once dominant in Serbian open water swimming when she represented Vojvodina Novi Sad, competing in 56 races between 2011 and 2018.
Swimming in Serbia: When Jelena Ječanski Ruled The Waves Read More »
Marathon/channel/ice swimmer Elaine Howley and Olympic champions Micki King and Katie Ledecky were co-recipients of the 2026 Buck Dawson Author’s Award, given by the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Ger Kennedy, Stève Stievenart, Teodor Tsvetkov, and Conor O Connor will attempt the five winter Ice Miles in the Five Lakes of Mount Fuji in Japan
Pioneering Ice Miles in the Five Lakes Of Mount Fuji – An Extreme Winter Adventure Read More »