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World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
The Tokushima Kaiyo Open Water Swim is held amid offshore islands and beautiful reefs of the Takegashima Marine Park on the Japanese island of Shikoku. – offering one of the most uniquely beautiful awards in the sport
Traveling The World – Swimming In Shikoku Read More »
Paul Leonard describes a cookiecutter shark attack during his Molokai Channel attempt in March
Paul Leonard’s First Reactions and Actions in a Shark Attack Read More »
Along the coastline of Shikoku – a Japanese island about the size of Long Island in New York State – there are hundreds of offshore isles, rock outcroppings, uninhabited islands, and several islands with fewer than 100 residents. In the planning of Swim Shikoku – an 88-day stage swim planned for July 2026 – I
Open Water Orienteering In Tokushima Read More »
The UC San Diego women’s water polo went down to their local beach to help the triathlete members of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Helping Others Accepting And Overcoming Challenges In The Open Water Read More »
Planning for the 2026 Swim Shikoku event continues. Yesterday was a pleasant surprise as I swam to Teba Island, a throwback to historic Japan and a small traditional fishing village
A Swim Back In Time, An Adventure to Teba Island Read More »
The film about Mercedes Gleitze, Vindication Swim, is now coming to California and Canada after a run on the East Coast and in Great Britain
Vindication Swim Comes To California and Canada Read More »
The men from California Baptist University won the team title at the 2025 MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships in Long Beach, California for the second year in a row
It Was A Great Day At The Beach, California Baptist University Takes MPSF Team Title Read More »
Ella Dyson, Ava Portello, Ava Hamblett and Mollie McAlorum of Rice University handily won the 2000-meter freestyle relay at the MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships in Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California
Rice Women Dominate the 2025 MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships Read More »
Ella Dyson, born in Australia, raised in England, and competing for Rice University in Houston won the 5 km MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships in Marine Stadium in Long Beach, California
Dyson Dominates at the 2025 MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships Read More »
Thomas Langlois timed his exit out of Marine Stadium perfectly to defend his titla at the 2025 MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships in Long Beach, California