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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
The open water swimming world lost a legendary event creator and director with the passing of Jim Cotton, founder of the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, the Maui Channel Swim, and the Waikiki Swim Club.
The Legacy of Jim Cotton Continues Read More »
Alisee Pisane came from behind to win the MPSF 5 km Open Water Swimming Championships while the University of Northern Colorado won the team relay and the team title.
Alisee Pisane Comes From Behind To Win MPSF 5 km Open Water Swimming Championships Read More »
Thomas Langlois won the MPSF 5 km Open Water Swimming Championships for the third year in a row. This time, Langlois left nothing to chance.
Thomas Langlois Three-peats at the MPSF 5 km Open Water Swimming Championships Read More »
Masters swimmers and open water swimmers were able to walk the blue carpet at the screening of the Don’t Be Prey shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Swimmers Walking The Blue Carpet at the Newport Beach Film Festival Read More »
John Kenny won the 2026 Swim the Arctic Circle. He won both the 2 km and 3 km distances in the cross-border races.
John Kenny Goes 2-for-2 in Swim the Arctic Circle Read More »
Hank Wise completed his 11th career crossing of the Catalina Channel today in 12 hours 30 minutes to reclaim the King of the Catalina Channel title from Samuel Neri.
Hank Wise Gets Oceans Eleven Done Read More »
Hank Wise will attempt his 11th career crossing of the Catalina Channel tomorrow morning. If successful, he will reclaim the King of the Catalina Channel from Samuel Neri.
Oceans Eleven with Hank Wise across the Catalina Channel Read More »
Coach Tim Denyer shares his wisdom of channel swimming
Red Top Wisdom – Learning From Tim Denyer Read More »
Eda Savcigil, an 18-year-old Turkish swimmer, completed two Oceans Seven channels in 12 days with the support of Bengisu Avci and Egor Tropeano
Anke Höhne and Dave Berry completed the Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims to join an esteemed group of marathon swimmers from around the world.
Anke Höhne and Dave Berry Complete The Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims Read More »