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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Dual ISHOF and IMSHOF inductee Paul Asmuth has released his third book, Theo and Violet Care for a Forever Forest, on the heels of The Adventures and Lessons of Theo and Violet – Wonders of the Oceans. Both books are aimed at children and parents alike and chronicle his real-world experiences.
Swimming and Sustainability in the World of Paul Asmuth Read More »
SWIM Long Beach will have to wait a while to race again at the 75th Huntington Beach Pier Swim due to big surf in Orange County this week.
Big Surf Postpones the 75th Huntington Beach Pier Swim Read More »
Join IMSHOF Honor Swimmer Marcia Cleveland in an hour webinar on June 14th to learn more about open water swimming training, preparation, and drills.
Preparing Swimmers for Open Water Success with Marcia Cleveland Read More »
Mayra Santos has pioneered several marathon swims in the Madeira Islands, off the coast of Portugal. She is living her dream and sharing it with others through Madeira Open Water Swim events
Mayra Santos Living Her Dreams with Madeira Open Water Swim Read More »
Matías Díaz Hernández and Mayte Puca of Argentina replicated the victories of Argentine swimmers in the famed Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean in 2025. Who will win in 2026?
Matías Díaz Hernández, Mayte Puca Repeat Victories of Argentine Greats Read More »
Brendan Cullen has been endearing readers and listeners of his most unlikely story, transforming himself from a sheep grazier in the Australian Outback to a channel swimmer
The Desert Swimmer Emerges From The Australian Outback Read More »
Sabra Lane is an open water swimming podcaster from Tasmania who touches hearts and shares her passion with all kinds of aquatic adventurers on The Blue Room podcast
The Blue Room Spreads Cheer From Down Under Read More »
Swim Shōdoshima is a 81 km 7-day stage swim around Shōdoshima Island in Japan. Scheduled to start on June 26th, the swim will be televised in Japan and will end in a research project for a team of cardiologists.
It Is Never The Same, Training In The Ocean Read More »
The second person in history to achieve the Peak and Pond, Eric Blakeley MBE of Jersey writes about the race to become the first person to achieve both the Oceans Seven and the Seven Summits
Peak and Ponders Racing Towards The Oceans Seven Read More »
Suwei Chen, a former Chinese national swim team member, has completed channel crossings around the world and hopes to become the first Chinese to achieve the Oceans Seven.
Suwei Chen Aims to Become the First Oceans Seven Swimmer from China Read More »