Open Water Swimming
If you want to "do it with out walls" these are some places to start.
Live Updates From 2008 Beijing Open Water Swimming Test Event
The top swimmers in Beijing this weekend will fill the remaining spots available for the 2008 Olympic 10K swim. Only 25 men and 25 women will compete in the event’s Olympic debut, and 10 men and 10 women have already qualified via their performance in the 10K race in early May at the 2008 FINA Open Water World Championships.
The top swimmers in Beijing this weekend will fill the remaining spots available for the 2008 Olympic 10K swim. Only 25 men and 25 women will compete in the event’s Olympic debut, and 10 men and 10 women have already qualified via their performance in the 10K race in early May at the 2008 FINA Open Water World Championships.
Crippen, Fabian Win 2008 USA Swimming 5k Open Water Titles
Fran Crippen of Mission Viejo Nadadores won the men’s title today at the USA Swimming 5K Open Water National Championships in Fort Myers, Fla. His time was 55 minutes, 54.5 seconds. Thirteen-year-old Eva Fabian of Greenwood Memorial Swim Club took the women’s race, finishing in 1 hour, 2 minutes and 6.2 seconds.
Fran Crippen of Mission Viejo Nadadores won the men’s title today at the USA Swimming 5K Open Water National Championships in Fort Myers, Fla. His time was 55 minutes, 54.5 seconds. Thirteen-year-old Eva Fabian of Greenwood Memorial Swim Club took the women’s race, finishing in 1 hour, 2 minutes and 6.2 seconds.
Open Water Swimming For Beginners
Open water swimming is a never ending adventure. Some of my favorite memories are from swims. There is a freedom and challenge swimming in open water which just can't be experienced in the pool. Besides that, it's FUN!!
Open water swimming is a never ending adventure. Some of my favorite memories are from swims. There is a freedom and challenge swimming in open water which just can't be experienced in the pool. Besides that, it's FUN!!
Open Water Swimming Primer - Swimming a 10k Swim Marathon
Do you wonder what is involved in swimming a 10k Open Water race? The event will be part of the Olympics for the first time in 2008 at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Open Water Coach Steven Munatones has put together a great website, complete with pictures, that explains Open Water swimming. What will you find there? Starts, strategy, turns, feeding, navigation, finishes, and more.
Do you wonder what is involved in swimming a 10k Open Water race? The event will be part of the Olympics for the first time in 2008 at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Open Water Coach Steven Munatones has put together a great website, complete with pictures, that explains Open Water swimming. What will you find there? Starts, strategy, turns, feeding, navigation, finishes, and more.
6th Annual Bonaire EcoSwim Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire - Oct. 06
Do a 10k, 5k, 5k with fins, metric mile, metric mile with fins or the kid's pier-to-pier 200m fun swim. All events will start and finish at the dock at Captain Don's Habitat on Saturday 1 October, 2006.
Do a 10k, 5k, 5k with fins, metric mile, metric mile with fins or the kid's pier-to-pier 200m fun swim. All events will start and finish at the dock at Captain Don's Habitat on Saturday 1 October, 2006.
Open Water Swimming Primer - Swimming a 10k Swim Marathon
Do you wonder what is involved in swimming a 10k Open Water race? The event will be part of the Olympics for the first time in 2008 at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Open Water Coach Steven Munatones has put together a great website, complete with pictures, that explains Open Water swimming. What will you find there? Starts, strategy, turns, feeding, navigation, finishes, and more.
Do you wonder what is involved in swimming a 10k Open Water race? The event will be part of the Olympics for the first time in 2008 at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Open Water Coach Steven Munatones has put together a great website, complete with pictures, that explains Open Water swimming. What will you find there? Starts, strategy, turns, feeding, navigation, finishes, and more.
12th Annual St. Croix Virgin Islands Coral Reef Swim Features 4 Olympic Swimmers
The Coral Reef Swim, one of America's most successful swim competitions, will feature four well-known Olympic swimmers during its 12th annual race Sunday, October 21, 2007, in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Amanda Beard, Rowdy Gaines, Misty Hyman, and Margaret Hoelzer are all planning to swim the 2007 St. Croix Coral Reef Swim.
The Coral Reef Swim, one of America's most successful swim competitions, will feature four well-known Olympic swimmers during its 12th annual race Sunday, October 21, 2007, in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Amanda Beard, Rowdy Gaines, Misty Hyman, and Margaret Hoelzer are all planning to swim the 2007 St. Croix Coral Reef Swim.
A New English Channel Swimming Record for English Channel Swimmer Petar Stoychev
Swimmer Petar Stoychev from Bulgaria set a new swimming world record for crossing the English Channel on 24 Aug 2007. His time across channel via the Dover Strait, a distance of over 38 kms38.43 kms, was...
Swimmer Petar Stoychev from Bulgaria set a new swimming world record for crossing the English Channel on 24 Aug 2007. His time across channel via the Dover Strait, a distance of over 38 kms38.43 kms, was...
Northern Europe's Longest Annual Open Water Swim - the Inishbofin Challenge
For open water swimmers, an 8 mile swim in calm, warm waters along the shore of a sheltered lake could be considered a challenge. Now, drop the water temperature to 60F (16C) and add the unpredictable waves, wind and conditions of the North Atlantic. That challenge will draw top marathon swimmers from across the globe. James Pittar from Australia will join 30 other swimmers on 18 Aug 07 for Northern Europe's longest annual sea swim, the Inishbofin Challenge. By the way - James is blind.
For open water swimmers, an 8 mile swim in calm, warm waters along the shore of a sheltered lake could be considered a challenge. Now, drop the water temperature to 60F (16C) and add the unpredictable waves, wind and conditions of the North Atlantic. That challenge will draw top marathon swimmers from across the globe. James Pittar from Australia will join 30 other swimmers on 18 Aug 07 for Northern Europe's longest annual sea swim, the Inishbofin Challenge. By the way - James is blind.
Ned Denison and the 2007 Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (28.5 Miles)
Nearly three years ago I signed up to swim the English Channel. Failing on my first attempt in 2005, I went back two months later and battled across. 2006 saw me swim the Santa Barbara Channel and for 2007, well I do like a goal each year. As a student in New York City (1978-81) I remember hearing of the swimming exploits of Diana Nyad - but never imaged following her in the seriously polluted waters around Manhattan. But I did it...
Nearly three years ago I signed up to swim the English Channel. Failing on my first attempt in 2005, I went back two months later and battled across. 2006 saw me swim the Santa Barbara Channel and for 2007, well I do like a goal each year. As a student in New York City (1978-81) I remember hearing of the swimming exploits of Diana Nyad - but never imaged following her in the seriously polluted waters around Manhattan. But I did it...
Marathon Open Water Swim Report
Open Water Marathon Swimmer Ned Denison reports on his successful swim crossing from Santa Cruz Island to Santa Barbara, California. Swimming 20-miles in the open ocean is not for every swimmer, but Ned counts these kinds of swimming challenges as ones that he wants to face, along with other ocean and sea swims like the English Channel and the swim around Manhattan Island.
Open Water Marathon Swimmer Ned Denison reports on his successful swim crossing from Santa Cruz Island to Santa Barbara, California. Swimming 20-miles in the open ocean is not for every swimmer, but Ned counts these kinds of swimming challenges as ones that he wants to face, along with other ocean and sea swims like the English Channel and the swim around Manhattan Island.
My Escape from Alcatraz Swim
The Escape from Alcatraz Swim. We signed up nearly a year ago, hungry for a new challenge. After months of speculation and debate from colleagues, friends and families regarding sharks in San Francisco Bay, we arrived in San Francisco. That evening a group of us hopefuls walked down to one of the piers to suss out the lay of water and weigh up what we were about to take on. When we saw Alcatraz we had a double take, and comments from our weary jet lagged bunch could be heard.
The Escape from Alcatraz Swim. We signed up nearly a year ago, hungry for a new challenge. After months of speculation and debate from colleagues, friends and families regarding sharks in San Francisco Bay, we arrived in San Francisco. That evening a group of us hopefuls walked down to one of the piers to suss out the lay of water and weigh up what we were about to take on. When we saw Alcatraz we had a double take, and comments from our weary jet lagged bunch could be heard.
Sandycove Island Challenge Swim
The Sandycove Island Challenge is an open-water swimming race. It has been held annually at Sandycove, Kinsale, Co Cork since 1994. The course is from the slipway at Sandycove, around Sandycove Island and back to the slipway. The total distance is approximately 1,600m. If sea conditions are unsuitable on the day, a more sheltered course is followed.
The Sandycove Island Challenge is an open-water swimming race. It has been held annually at Sandycove, Kinsale, Co Cork since 1994. The course is from the slipway at Sandycove, around Sandycove Island and back to the slipway. The total distance is approximately 1,600m. If sea conditions are unsuitable on the day, a more sheltered course is followed.
My First - and Only - Swimming Invention
A 10 kilometer open-water swim. All I remember is the mind-numbing tedium and the relentless boredom as I swam, staring at the same tree with every breath I took. Stroke, breath, tree. Stroke, breath, tree. Stroke, breath, damn bloody tree... It started, as these things usually do, in the hot tub after a late night masters swim practice. I invented what I called my LDSND.
A 10 kilometer open-water swim. All I remember is the mind-numbing tedium and the relentless boredom as I swam, staring at the same tree with every breath I took. Stroke, breath, tree. Stroke, breath, tree. Stroke, breath, damn bloody tree... It started, as these things usually do, in the hot tub after a late night masters swim practice. I invented what I called my LDSND.
2006 Open Water Swimming National Championships
With their eyes set on the 2008 Olympic Games, some of the nation’s top distance and open water swimmers will compete at the 2006 USA Swimming Open Water National Championships, June 2-6 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. 2004 Olympians Larsen Jensen and Kalyn Keller are scheduled to compete in the 10K event.
With their eyes set on the 2008 Olympic Games, some of the nation’s top distance and open water swimmers will compete at the 2006 USA Swimming Open Water National Championships, June 2-6 in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. 2004 Olympians Larsen Jensen and Kalyn Keller are scheduled to compete in the 10K event.
The Man Who Swam the Amazon (Book - Compare Prices)
Have you enjoyed following Martin Strel´s Amazon Swim and would like to hear more? You can get the background and the story in the book "The Man Who Swam the Amazon", a gripping and inspirational story of perservance, passion, and endurance what a human can do: a real-life odyssey of a rare and driven man.
Have you enjoyed following Martin Strel´s Amazon Swim and would like to hear more? You can get the background and the story in the book "The Man Who Swam the Amazon", a gripping and inspirational story of perservance, passion, and endurance what a human can do: a real-life odyssey of a rare and driven man.
Still Afraid to Swim in Open Water?
Paul Newsome offers more tips on how to overcome the fear of swimming in open water. One method is to focus on something else, to get your attention of of what you are afraid of and on to the swim.
Paul Newsome offers more tips on how to overcome the fear of swimming in open water. One method is to focus on something else, to get your attention of of what you are afraid of and on to the swim.
Fear of Open Water Swimming
What happens when you start a triathlon or open water swimming race, with an unprecedented sea swell, chop, cooler than expected water, and about 800 other swimmers trying to clamber on top of you to get to the swim finish before you? How do you deal with those distractions?
What happens when you start a triathlon or open water swimming race, with an unprecedented sea swell, chop, cooler than expected water, and about 800 other swimmers trying to clamber on top of you to get to the swim finish before you? How do you deal with those distractions?
Pugh completes the Five Ocean Swim
British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh became the first person to complete a long-distance swim in all five oceans of the world on 27 January. Swimming in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Southern Oceans is a feat considered to be the Holy Grail of long distance open water swimming.
British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh became the first person to complete a long-distance swim in all five oceans of the world on 27 January. Swimming in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Southern Oceans is a feat considered to be the Holy Grail of long distance open water swimming.
A look into the diary of an English Channel Swimmer
I started as the first of six 2005 Irish Channel solo aspirants to swim in July and I failed to get to France, pulled after 8 hours. The seas were rough, the skies dark, my feeding technique a disaster and I was dehydrated and suffering from hypothermia. I booked a 2nd swim the same September period as the last two Irish swimmers and set about repairing my dead left arm and putting in some different training.
I started as the first of six 2005 Irish Channel solo aspirants to swim in July and I failed to get to France, pulled after 8 hours. The seas were rough, the skies dark, my feeding technique a disaster and I was dehydrated and suffering from hypothermia. I booked a 2nd swim the same September period as the last two Irish swimmers and set about repairing my dead left arm and putting in some different training.
British Swimmer About to Complete the 5 Oceans Swim
Fresh from his Antarctic success, British swimming sensation Lewis Gordon Pugh today (Monday, January 16) completed his fourth long-distance “5 Oceans” swim, leaving just one to go to make history.
Fresh from his Antarctic success, British swimming sensation Lewis Gordon Pugh today (Monday, January 16) completed his fourth long-distance “5 Oceans” swim, leaving just one to go to make history.
British Swimmer Breaks Two World Records in Antarctica Swim
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the world record for the most southern long distance swim ever undertaken. Wearing only Speedo trunks, goggles and a swimming cap, Lewis swam 1 kilometre (0.6 Miles) in 0°c (32°f) water.
On the anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole, British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh has plunged into the icy waters off the antarctic peninsula to smash the world record for the most southern long distance swim ever undertaken. Wearing only Speedo trunks, goggles and a swimming cap, Lewis swam 1 kilometre (0.6 Miles) in 0°c (32°f) water.
Carina Bruwer Breaks Record Swimming from Europe to Africa
Carina Bruwer today became the fastest female to swim across the Gibraltar Straits, from Tarifa Point in Spain to Morocco in Africa. She finished the 16km swim in 3h35, taking just two minutes off the previous record set by Indian swimmer MS Bula Chow.
Carina Bruwer today became the fastest female to swim across the Gibraltar Straits, from Tarifa Point in Spain to Morocco in Africa. She finished the 16km swim in 3h35, taking just two minutes off the previous record set by Indian swimmer MS Bula Chow.
About Swimming - Training for Open Water Swims
A look at training for open water events.
A look at training for open water events.
An English Channel Crossing Diary
Karen Burton's day by day account; from SwimSport.
Karen Burton's day by day account; from SwimSport.
Aqua-Moon Adventures
Events from Randy Nutt in Coral Springs, Florida. Randy is also available to act as trainer and/or support kayaker for your next big swim.
Events from Randy Nutt in Coral Springs, Florida. Randy is also available to act as trainer and/or support kayaker for your next big swim.
Distance Matters
Ron Collins' guide to open water and distance events, with a particular emphasis on events in Florida. Loaded with information.
Ron Collins' guide to open water and distance events, with a particular emphasis on events in Florida. Loaded with information.
Event Calendar Search
A searchable database for swimming events and regular swimming group training sessions, from ActiveUSA.com.
A searchable database for swimming events and regular swimming group training sessions, from ActiveUSA.com.
Faster Crawl
Women's Cycling and Rebecca Bishop with many ways to improve freestyle; aimed at open water swimmers, but applicable to everyone.
Women's Cycling and Rebecca Bishop with many ways to improve freestyle; aimed at open water swimmers, but applicable to everyone.
Hawaii Open Water Swims
A great resource to find events in Hawaii - and they have plenty of events. From Waikiki Rough Water Swim.
A great resource to find events in Hawaii - and they have plenty of events. From Waikiki Rough Water Swim.
Hydro Belt Emergency Floatation Aid
This small device might be just what you need if you find yourself struggling in an open water swim. Although it is not a Coast Guard approved device, it still can help you stay afloat until help arrives.
This small device might be just what you need if you find yourself struggling in an open water swim. Although it is not a Coast Guard approved device, it still can help you stay afloat until help arrives.
Long Distance Open Water Training
How several swimmers trained and fueled for a 14-mile open water swim.
How several swimmers trained and fueled for a 14-mile open water swim.
Midmar Mile Swim
"AWESOME", was United States Masters swimmer Jim Lilley’s comment after the 1999 Midmar Mile held at Midmar Dam on Sunday 14 February.
"AWESOME", was United States Masters swimmer Jim Lilley’s comment after the 1999 Midmar Mile held at Midmar Dam on Sunday 14 February.
Ocean Swims
The site to find open water swimming events.
The site to find open water swimming events.
One Swimmer's Training for Manhattan
From Suzanne Rague; a narrative of her training plan for the big event, gives some good, general ideas to get you on your way.
From Suzanne Rague; a narrative of her training plan for the big event, gives some good, general ideas to get you on your way.
Open Water and Marathon Swims
International calendars, technique and racing tips, equipment, and news on and for open water swims.
International calendars, technique and racing tips, equipment, and news on and for open water swims.
Open Water Great Abilio Couto
Brazilian marathon swimmer Abilio Couto crossed the English Channel 3 times, and was four time world champion in open water swimming. Includes historical pictures and documents about open water swimming.
Brazilian marathon swimmer Abilio Couto crossed the English Channel 3 times, and was four time world champion in open water swimming. Includes historical pictures and documents about open water swimming.
Open Water Swim Training
Pool training will only take you so far when you're looking for true results in the open water. If you want to go long, you've gotta swim with the big fish, by Alex Kostich and Triathlete.
Pool training will only take you so far when you're looking for true results in the open water. If you want to go long, you've gotta swim with the big fish, by Alex Kostich and Triathlete.
Open Water Swimming Club
Let's share our open water experiences from around the world. Have you swum The Channel, Manhatten, Straits of Magellan, Bering Strait, Catalina? Do tell!!
Let's share our open water experiences from around the world. Have you swum The Channel, Manhatten, Straits of Magellan, Bering Strait, Catalina? Do tell!!
Open Water Triathlon Swimming
A great collection of tips and hints from Women's Cycling to get you through your first swim or to make you better for the next one.
A great collection of tips and hints from Women's Cycling to get you through your first swim or to make you better for the next one.
Open-Water Performance
Pool training will only take you so far when you're looking for true results in the open water. If you want to go long, you've gotta swim with the big fish.
Pool training will only take you so far when you're looking for true results in the open water. If you want to go long, you've gotta swim with the big fish.
South African Open Water Swimming
Events, meet organizer guidelines, and news from South Africa Open Water Swimming.
Events, meet organizer guidelines, and news from South Africa Open Water Swimming.
South End Rowing Club - but it is also for swimmers
The South End swim program dates back to the founding of the club in 1873. Armed with only a thermal swim cap, South Enders have braved the sometimes 'brisk' water temperatures to complete swims throughout the San Francisco Bay.
The South End swim program dates back to the founding of the club in 1873. Armed with only a thermal swim cap, South Enders have braved the sometimes 'brisk' water temperatures to complete swims throughout the San Francisco Bay.
StormFax Guide to Safe Ocean Swimming
Whether your favorite activity is swimming, body surfing, rafting, kayaking or boogie boarding, here are the major causes of accidents and ways you can avoid injury.
Whether your favorite activity is swimming, body surfing, rafting, kayaking or boogie boarding, here are the major causes of accidents and ways you can avoid injury.
The British Long Distance Swimming Association
NO roof, NO walls, NO chlorine, NO lane ropes, NO lines on the bottom, NO tumble turns! Just all the natural elements: - Sunshine, Blue Sky, Clouds, Wind, Rain, sometimes all at the same time! Plus: - Fresh Air and at night the Moon, Stars, Planets and the occasional Shooting Star.
NO roof, NO walls, NO chlorine, NO lane ropes, NO lines on the bottom, NO tumble turns! Just all the natural elements: - Sunshine, Blue Sky, Clouds, Wind, Rain, sometimes all at the same time! Plus: - Fresh Air and at night the Moon, Stars, Planets and the occasional Shooting Star.
The Manhattan Island Foundation
There are plenty of major open water events on the east coast.
There are plenty of major open water events on the east coast.
The Tampa Bay Marathon Swim
A 24 Mile race held in April. Everything you need to take part next time, including maps, weather and tide reports, entry forms, logistical help, and last years results, courtesy of Ron Collins.
A 24 Mile race held in April. Everything you need to take part next time, including maps, weather and tide reports, entry forms, logistical help, and last years results, courtesy of Ron Collins.
Tips for an Ironman swim
Terry Laughlin with some advice on making a long open water swim faster (or at least easier); from Active.com
Terry Laughlin with some advice on making a long open water swim faster (or at least easier); from Active.com
Tips for tapering for an open-water race
Tapering for long-distance open-water competition is nothing like tapering for a pool race.
Tapering for long-distance open-water competition is nothing like tapering for a pool race.
Waikiki Roughwater Swim
2.4 miles of racing through the ocean on Labor Day, from the Hilton Rainbow Towers to the New Otani Hotel. Say Aloha!.
2.4 miles of racing through the ocean on Labor Day, from the Hilton Rainbow Towers to the New Otani Hotel. Say Aloha!.
What is Open Water Swimming
An excellent primer from USS's Open Water division.
An excellent primer from USS's Open Water division.
6th Annual Bonaire EcoSwim Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire - Oct. 06
Do a 10k, 5k, 5k with fins, metric mile, metric mile with fins or the kid's pier-to-pier 200m fun swim. All events will start and finish at the dock at Captain Don's Habitat on Saturday 1 October, 2006.
Do a 10k, 5k, 5k with fins, metric mile, metric mile with fins or the kid's pier-to-pier 200m fun swim. All events will start and finish at the dock at Captain Don's Habitat on Saturday 1 October, 2006.