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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
There were lots of busy swimmers over the two-day 2025 Silbersee Ice-Cup in northern Germany as the ice swimming season is well underway.
In and Out of the Cold at the 2025 Silbersee Ice-Cup Read More »
Move the horizon closer has myriad meanings for open water swimmers in channel crossings, ice swims, stage swims, and before and during workouts.
Move The Horizon Closer Read More »
Bojan Marić is exploring new distances at the Mayan Channel Swim across the beautiful Cozumel Channel in Mexico in 2026. He will be headlining a number of international marathon swimmers in this beautiful stretch of sea.
Bojan Marić To Attempt a Mayan Channel Swim First, 54 km El Cruce Doble Read More »
The film about Mercedes Gleitze, Vindication Swim, is now on DVD as well as streaming on leading online platforms.
Vindication Swim Is Now On DVD and Streaming Read More »
There are 13 IISA-certified
ice swimming events coming up in January and February 2026, from Morocco to Mexico, in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Let The Cold Continue…The Ice Swimming Season Heats Up Read More »
Among a small group of young athletes who started to train in the ocean during the Covid pandemic, many of them transitioned to positions of leadership five years later.
From The Cold Pacific Ocean In Winter To University Leadership Read More »
A 55-year-old woman was swimming off Lover’s Point on the southern edge of Monterey Bay in California was reported to have been attacked by a shark. The search continues.
Shark Incidents in California Read More »
Nora Toledano Cadena and Jaime Lomelín Gavaldón offer a 3-day open water swimming clinic in the Laguna de Bacalar, known for its stunningly beautiful water in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Nora Toledano and Jaime Lomelín Offer a 3-day Clinic in Laguna de Bacalar Read More »
Triple Crowner Loretta Cox continues to share her enthusiasm, knowledge, grit, dedication, and passion with athletes of all ages.
Loretta Cox Speaks Words of Wisdom Read More »
Stored away in attics and basements, archived in notebooks and old newspapers of the 20th century are treasure troves of historical open water swimming informtion.