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Harry Huffaker Talks About On WOWSA Live

Harry Huffaker Talks About On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer Harry Huffaker was the oldest winner of a professional marathon swim and a very fast English Channel swimmer. He spoke about his career, his shoulder surgeries, and practical obstacles en route to his […]

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The 3R’s In The Open Water: reading, [w]riting and ‘rithmetic

The 3R’s In The Open Water: reading, [w]riting and ‘rithmetic The three R’s refers to three basic skills taught in schools: reading, [w]riting and ‘rithmetic. Last year one of my most viewed posts was this simple list reminding writers who find themselves discouraged, stuck or otherwise, that there are very good reasons to keep writing

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Names

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. There are a number of colorful champions, powerful personalities and charismatic characters in the open water swimming world. Some of them are known to the media by their nicknames; others are simply known among their friends and family. Catalinator: Hank Wise (shown on

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Iancu 89

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Courtesy of Canah along the Danube River, Germany. Romanian Avram Iancu continues on his stage swim of 2,860 km, forecasted to last 60 days, along the Danube River through Europe. The 41-year-old librarian from Petrosani, Transylvania started his stage swim from Donaueschingen in the Black Forest in Germany. He

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