South China Seas
Courtesy of Wall Street Journal. Courtesy of USC U.S.-China Institute. At a time where swimmers are venturing further and further around the aquatic globe, there is one part of the world where military risks are being elevated.
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Swim Free and Dolfin Swimwear Give Gift Of Swimwear
On Thursday, October 14th, Swim Free™ will distribute swimsuits donated by Dolfin swimwear to NYC children participating in Asphalt Green’s notable Waterproofing Program. Through Waterproofing, over 30,000 New York City public school children have learned how to swim and be safe in the water – free of charge – since 1993. The swimsuits are part
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Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Copyright © 2016 by World Open Water Swimming Association
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So Close, Yet So Far In The Olympics
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands had no idea that he has just won the gold medal in Copacabana Beach at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Copyright © 2016 by World Open Water Swimming Association
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Shelley Helping Esther In The Open Water
Thank you to all of you who purchased a copy of my biography Dangerous When Wet – The Shelley Taylor-Smith Story. Profits from the sales goes to the Esther Foundation – a women’s community leadership program in my hometown of Perth, Western Australia; that I am proudly Patron of (http://www.estherfoundation.org.au) I am now in NYC
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Testing For Minimum And Maximum Temperatures In The Open Water
You’re not kidding. This could turn into a real donnybrook. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot to add, at least from the scientific side. Your points are so strong, with the differences in conditions, athlete capability and preparation, etc., that finding absolute collars that aren’t subject to caveats and adjustments all over the place will
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Open Water Swimming Club
The Open Water Swimming Club is a registered club with U.S. Masters Swimming and Southern California Local Masters Swimming Committee. Its club abbreviation is OWSC; its club number is 332-192. The club contact is Steven Munatones (who can be reached at headcoach@openwatersource.com) or Lexie Kelley (lexie@openwaterswimm.wpengine.com). Copyright © 2012 by Open Water Source
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Colleen Hamilton Unselfishly Swimming In Buzzards Bay
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. “Buzzards Bay is home to some amazing animals, and I want to do everything I can to help preserve their home,” says Colleen Hamilton, a Commonwealth Corporate Member at Buzzards Bay Coalition. “Since my birthday is pretty close to the Swim, I am asking friends and family to donate
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Who Is Coach Sickie?
Courtesy of WOWSA, La Jolla, California. Coach Sickie aka Ronald A. Marcikic started coaching in 1966 – and has never stopped. Director/Head Coach, University of California, San Diego Masters Sports Sickie is the founding Director and Head Coach of the University of California, San Diego Masters Sports program in La Jolla, California. This long standing
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A Major Transformation In Open Water Swimming
A Major Transformation In Open Water Swimming Courtesy of WOWSA, Redondo Beach – Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. There are been major tipping points and transformations throughout the history of open water swimming: 1875: The crossing of the English Channel by Captain Matthew Webb that opened up the eyes of swimmers, the public and the media about a new
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