The Daily News Of Open Water Swimming

Courtesy of John Leonard, American Swimming Coaches Association, Florida. In this era where a handful of pool swimmers earning millions of United States dollars for their accomplishments – from Michael Phelps to Katinka Hosszu and achievements and numerous other competitive pool and open water swimmers earn enough money to define themselves as professional athletes – […]

Courtesy of WOWSA, North Minch, Scotland. Colleen Blair first person to swim the 24 nautical miles across the North Minch from Isle of Lewis to the Scottish mainland when the water temperature was 9 – 13.8°C. Copyright © 2008-2018 by World Open Water Swimming Association

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Copyright © 2008-2018 by World Open Water Swimming Association

Courtesy of Ben Stubenberg, Turks & Caicas. s for asking, Steven. The Director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) technically approved the zone per email two years ago and allowed us to place “Swim Zone” buoys to designate the area and keep out motorized boats. However, the zone was not actually put

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. When the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming became part of the bucket list for marathon swimmers, it did not take too much time before three became fashionable and motivational in the open water swimming world. Now there are numerous goals involving the number three: * Triple Crown of

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. While some open water swimming clubs are renowned, practicing in iconic venues around the world like the Serpentine Swimming Club in London, the Olympic Club, Dolphin Club, South End Rowing Club in San Francisco, the Waikiki Swim Club in Honolulu, the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in San Diego,

Courtesy of FINA, Tateyama Hojo Coast, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Ana Marcela Cunha will face off with Haley Anderson and Ashley Twichell at the 10 km race that culminates the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on the Tateyama Hojo Coast in Chiba Prefecture, Japan on Tuesday. Copyright © 2008-2018 by World Open Water Swimming Association

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Daily News of Open Water Swimming: When and where did you start to swim? Maureen Mech Montgomery: Daily News of Open Water Swimming: What was your first adventure in the open water? Maureen Mech Montgomery: Daily News of Open Water Swimming: What attracts you to channel crossings and marathon

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Lake Huron just done…20:53 Copyright © 2008-2018 by World Open Water Swimming Association