From our first-hand observations from the 1980s to the present, Shelley Taylor-Smith was dangerous when wet because (1) she trained so fervently for her swims, (2) she competed so passionately whether it was racing for her country or against men, and (3) she embraced the trials and tribulations that always come physiologically and psychologically in the dynamic marine environment where she plied her trade.
Now she is applying that intense preparation, high energy and passionate focus to her land-based activities and the sharing of her experiences and knowledge with others via Open Water Swimming Mastery, a new consulting and coaching business that ranges from Western Australia to the shores of Dover.
Shelley explains, “If your are keen to get the up-to-date news and tips and tools to improve your Open Water skill set and improve your performance. No matter, if you are a swimmer, triathlete or recreational open water swimmer, head on over to Open Water Swimming Mastery where I look forward to helping you turn your love-hate relationship with open water swimming.”
Southern California native, born 1962, is the creator of the WOWSA Awards, Oceans Seven, Openwaterpedia, Citrus Corps, World Open Water Swimming Association, Daily News of Open Water Swimming, Global Open Water Swimming Conference. He is Chief Executive Officer of KAATSU Global and KAATSU Research Institute. Inductee in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Swimmer, Class of 2001) and Ice Swimming Hall of Fame (Honor Contributor - Media, Class of 2019), recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame's Poseidon Award (2016), International Swimming Hall of Fame's Irving Davids-Captain Roger Wheeler Memorial Award (2010), USA Swimming's Glen S. Hummer Award (2007, 2010) and Harvard University's John B. Imrie Award (1984). Served on the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and as Technical Delegate with the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games, and 9-time USA Swimming coaching staff. Note: WOWSA only recommends products or services used or recommended by the community. WOWSA does not receive compensation for links or products mentioned on this site or in blog posts. If it does, it will be indicated clearly on that specific post. See WOWSA's privacy policy for more information.