To educate, entertain, and enthuse all those who venture beyond the shoreline
World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Dale Petranech Honored Again, Deservedly Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The International Swimming Hall of Fame announced that Dale Petranech was honored with the 2019 ISHOF Service Award. Brent Rutemiller explains the award and its latest recipient, “The ISHOF Specialty Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions to […]
Dale Petranech Honored Again, Deservedly Read More »
Courtesy of International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The International Swimming Hall of Fame announced that Robert Strauss was honored with the 2019 Virginia Hunt Newman Award. Brent Rutemiller explains the award and its latest recipient, “The Virginia Hunt Newman International Award is sponsored by Kiefer, the “Keep ‘em Swimming” company founded in
Robert Strauss Honored By The Hall Of Fame Read More »
Frosted Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming Courtesy of WOWSA, Great Salt Lake, Utah. Gordon Gridley does quite a bit in the open water. In addition to organizing the Great Salt Lake Open Water Marathon Swim and the Bear Lake Monster Swim, he co-founded the Wasatch Front Polar Bear Club and twice completed the 16
Frosted Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming Read More »
Video courtesy of Salvatore Cimmino. When Malaysia did not provide the necessary guarantees that Israeli Para swimmers could participate, free from discrimination, and safely in the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships scheduled to be held in Kuching between July 29th and August 4th, the International Paralympic Committee Governing Board rescinded its decision to allow Malaysia
International Paralympic Committee Takes A Global Stand Read More »
Julie Newton Wins Overall Cold Half Courtesy of Doug Woodring, Hong Kong. 36-year-old Julie Newton traveled from Singapore to brave the January weather and water in Hong Kong. She won the bioprene category (non-wetsuit) at the 15 km Cold Half Extreme Marathon Swim from Stanley Main Beach to Deep Water Bay Beach for the second
Julie Newton Wins Overall Cold Half Read More »
Lots Of Action In Swim Miami Courtesy of WOWSA, Miami Marine Stadium, Florida. Jonathan Strauss, one of the 101 Movers And Shakers In The Open Water Swimming World, has been running the Swim Miami event for many years. He recently added The Swim Series, 3 events including the Swim Fort Lauderdale, Swim Miami and the
Lots Of Action In Swim Miami Read More »
Charlotte Brynn, Executive Director of the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame explains, “The mission of the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame is to recognize those Vermonters and those with substantial connections to Vermont who have achieved greatness in the open water and those who make significant, awe-inspiring contributions to their success.“
Jennifer Dutton, Kristian Pearson, Peter & Geneve Channell Inducted In Vermont Read More »
Courtesy of WOWSA, Lampedusa, Italy to Mahdia, Tunisia. After Nejib Belhedi completed an unprecedented 120 km swim between in September 2018 from Sfax to Djerba in Tunisia in 76 hours 30 minutes, he could have easily retired on his laurels. But the heart surgery bypass survivor wanted something more. So he is planning to swim
Speedo Diplomacy From Italy To Tunisia Read More »
Courtesy of Elias Lefas, Santorini Island, Greece. Registrations for the 5th Santorini Experience in Greece on October 6th are now open. Early registrants will receive a 50% discount until March 31st. Register here. Swimmers will swim from the volcano to the old port of Fira with an imposing view of the island in front of
Simply Splendid Santorini Read More »
Courtesy of WOWSA, Laguna Beach, California. Carol Schumacher Hayden said today about today’s passing of Lynn Kubasek, “I will miss my Mermaid Sister. We had SUCH fun together. Swim free forever, Sweetie.” Alberta Thielen said, “A beautiful mermaid has left our world and has left to swim in epic waters. See you one day again,
Lynn Kubasek, A Swimmer Much Loved, A Life Well Lived Read More »