The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of Training
Elaine Howley took a photo of Martha Wood standing triumphantly on the shore of France after crossing the English Channel in 12 hours 25 minutes.
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Yackers On Call For the Kingdom Swim
Phil White announced the need for additional escort kayakers (yackers) for the Kingdom Swim on July 23rd.
The Magic of Three: Triple Crown Swims
The Triple Crown of Lake Monster Swims includes swims across Loch Ness, Lake Memphremagog and Lake Tahoe
Jeannie Zappe On Observing Caroline Block On WOWSA Live
Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Jeannie Zappe recalled when Dr. Caroline Block was nearing the end of her record-setting 52 hour 24 minute 103.6 km two-way crossing of Lake George, two fishermen blared out Neil Diamond's 1969 song Sweet Caroline. It was a sweet feeling when Dr. Block finished her unprecedented
Jaimie Monahan, Ned Denison Discuss Ice Swimming Hall Of Fame On WOWSA Live
Courtesy of KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. "Cold, there is nothing like it in the open water. Cold water is hard to enter, it is hard to endure, it is hard to recover from," observed Steven Munatones. "Then there is ice swimming - or swimming in 5°C or lower water temperatures. This is in an entirely different realm. Ice swimmers are
Simon Griffiths Explains ‘Just Doing It’ On WOWSA Live
Simon Griffiths Explains 'Just Doing It' On WOWSA Live Courtesy of KAATSU Global, Huntington Beach, California. Former engineer and competitive swimmer Simon Griffiths is the publisher and founder of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine - the signature publication in the open water swimming world. Ned Denison of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Core Strength Is Key In Marathon Swimming
Core Strength Is Key In Marathon Swimming Courtesy of Marathon Swimmers Federation. Anthony McCarley was the first swimmer to document a marathon swim by the Marathon Swimmers Federation in 2014 with his unprecedented 11.3 km crossing of the Pillsbury Sound between St. John and St. Thomas in the Caribbean Sea. A motivational speaker and strategic thinker
Elaine Howley Making, Documenting History On WOWSA Live
Elaine Howley Making, Documenting History On WOWSA Live Sponsored by KAATSU Global, Boston, Massachusetts. Elaine Howley, an ice swimmer, channel swimmer, marathon swimmer, event director and veteran crew member, is best known for her comprehensive historical pieces on marathon swimmers that entertain and educate the swimming community around the world.
Travesía Interminable Is 2019 World Open Water Swimming Offering Of The Year
Travesía Interminable Is World Open Water Swimming Offering Of The Year Courtesy of WOWSA, Mexico City. Travesía Interminable is a book that was written by Antonio Argüelles and Adam Skolnick that covers Argüelles' life and experiences as he achieved the Oceans Seven. The book is selling well in Mexico, Latin America and Spain and will be translated and
2019 World Open Water Swimming Offering Of The Year Nominees
2019 World Open Water Swimming Offering Of The Year Nominees Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. The WOWSA Awards are an annual selection of outstanding individuals and offerings in the following categories: * World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year * World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year * World Open Water Swimming Performance of
