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Join us for a Webinar on September 1 The Pyramid of Open Water Success (Webinar) Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/166102193 This webinar, hosted by Open Water Swimming author Steven Munatones, a renowned marathon swimmer, coach, and commentator, will provide valuable information on preparing for, training for, and competing in an open-water event. Space […]

That Swim Was Unforgettable…

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Do you have a swim that is truly unforgettable? A swim that inspired you to take that next plunge? A swim that showed you how much is really possible in your life. Most of us in the open water swimming community have great stories and great memories surrounding our swims. Some of these swims may

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What Can Go Wrong From Cuba To Florida?

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Diana Nyad, whose last name means water nymph, is placing herself under tremendous risk. Risk of what? 1. Toxic shock from stings of Portuguese man-o-war and box jellyfish. These creatures can be encountered in broods of thousands where there is no escape except extreme pain. The sting of even a few Portuguese man-o-war or one

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Pilar Geijo and Diego Tricarico: Husband And Wife Team Up in the Open Water

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When a coach is on an escort boat, their communication skills and navigational judgment are critical to a marathon swimmer’s success. There is a rare couple who work extraordinarily well together – Diego Tricarico and Pilar Geijo. Pilar is the dominant ultra-marathon swimmer on the FINA Grand Prix circuit is very skillfully supported by her

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Crew Members On The High Seas Accompany Diana Nyad

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When supporters, family and friends join in to help a marathon swimmer across a channel or lake, there can be very little space on the escort boat. For the success of the swimmer and the good times onboard, all the escort team needs to respect each other, their spaces and needs. In the cramped quarters

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Marcellus Wiley Talks about Swimming with Gayle King on the Oprah Winfrey Network

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Marcellus Wiley recently discussed the responsibility of swimming on the Gayle King Show (OWN). Click HERE to see a video segment of Marcellus on the Gayle King Show. Click HERE to see video segments of Marcellus at Open Water Source. NFL All-Pro and ESPN football analyst Marcellus Wiley first convinced himself that swimming was within

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Seas Flat For Diana Nyad

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The Caribbean Sea was calm and inviting for Diana Nyad’s 103-mile solo swim to Cuba. With wind speeds forecasted to further decrease over the next 2-3 days, this was the optimal time to attempt this audacious swim. The Doldrums have hit the middle of the channel and the seas have totally ironed out. The Caribbean

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Third Spacing, Sun And Salt Play Havoc

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Open Water Source had the opportunity to watch many lengthy swims over the past year: the 55-hour Swim 22 relay in the Catalina Channel the 55-hour Mexican American Unity Swim in Lake Powell, Arizona, and… the 40-hour 41-second 68-mile swim in the Cayman Islands by Penny Palfrey. These lengthy swims put a lot of pressure

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Day for Diana

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Diana Nyad is officially set for her 103-mile swim from Cuba to Florida. The 61-year-old is shattering the physiological and psychological limitations of women her age – and everyone else for that matter. Open Water Source is on her escort boat and will report extensively on the physical, mental, logistical, medical and operational aspects of

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“Isn’t She Lovely?” Britta Kamrau’s Baby Girl Lucía

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Britta Kamrau‘s baby girl makes you think of a song by Stevie Wonder. Isn’t she lovely? And she is Britta’s pride and joy. This picture speaks volumes of a mother’s love and fulfillment. Momma Britta’s joy is evident, “This is a picture of my baby girl and me. Her name is Lucía, born June 11th

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Register For The Open Water Swimming Webinar

That Swim Was Unforgettable…

What Can Go Wrong From Cuba To Florida?

Pilar Geijo and Diego Tricarico: Husband And Wife Team Up in the Open Water

Crew Members On The High Seas Accompany Diana Nyad

Marcellus Wiley Talks about Swimming with Gayle King on the Oprah Winfrey Network

Seas Flat For Diana Nyad

Third Spacing, Sun And Salt Play Havoc

Day for Diana

“Isn’t She Lovely?” Britta Kamrau’s Baby Girl Lucía