When Paths Cross Among Hall Of Famers0 (0)
Harry Huffaker, Duke Kahanamoku, Buster Crabbe, Keo Nakama
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When Paths Cross Among Hall Of Famers
Swimming In The Sawtooths0 (0)
Swimming In The Sawtooths Courtesy of Harry Huffaker. Far from the maddening crowds of America's big cities, the threat of the coronavirus, raucous presidential and congressional politics, and outbreaks of civil disobedience, International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer Harry Huffaker enjoys his days of solitude and high-altitude swimming in
What Was Happening 5 Years Ago In The Open Water?0 (0)
What Was Happening 5 Years Ago In The Open Water? Video courtesy of Henri Kaarma, Murmansk, Russia. The Daily News of Open Water Swimming has been covering the sport since 2008 - and before that on various platforms including 10Kswim.com. From historical accounts and equipment reviews to unprecedented swims to lists of luminaries in the sport, the Daily
Harry Huffaker’s Memories Of Ballycaste, Circa 19640 (0)
Bryan In Ballycaste, Harry Huffaker's Memories Of 1964 Courtesy of Harry Huffaker, Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. "Bryan Finlay is the epitome of generosity, humility and helpfulness in the sport of open water swimming," recalls Steven Munatones about the recent International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honoree from Canada. "Any
Bryan Finlay Honored By International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame0 (0)
Bryan Finlay Honored By International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame Courtesy of Ned Denison, International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. "Bryan is the epitome of generosity, humility and helpfulness in the sport of open water swimming," recalls Steven Munatones. "Any question, any issue, any problem-solving, any mentorship, Bryan has provided it for
From Lima To Lanai: Becca Mann To Attempt The Maui Nui Triangle0 (0)
From Lima To Lanai: Becca Mann To Attempt Maui Nui Courtesy of WOWSA, Maui - Molokai - Lanai, Hawaii. On August 10th in Lima, Peru at the 2019 Pan American Games 1500m freestyle final won by Delfina Pignatiello of Argentina, a slew of open water swimmers finished in the Top 10: Kristel Köbrich of Chile (2nd in 16:18.19), Becca Mann of USA (3rd in
30-Year Déjà Vu: Becca Mann To Attempt Maui Nui0 (0)
30-Year Déjà Vu: Becca Mann To Attempt Maui Nui Courtesy of WOWSA, Maui - Molokai - Lanai, Hawaii. Becca Mann has always been precocious and adventurous. At the age of 10, Mann swam solo across the 14.1 km Maui Channel from the island of Lanai to the island of Maui in the state of Hawaii. At the age of 16, Mann published her first novel, The Stolen Dragon
Harry Huffaker’s Three Islands Swim0 (0)
https://youtu.be/jNXVgTGdqMA Harry Huffaker's Three Islands Swim Courtesy of Harry Huffaker, Maui - Lanai - Molokai, Pacific Ocean. In 1989, Dr. Harry Huffaker, a dentist from Oahu, attempted a 63 km swim that had never been attempted before: the 3 Islands Swim or the Maui Nui Crossings between the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai in the state of
Ocean Adventurers Weigh Risks And Rewards, Part 20 (0)
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Jeff Kozlovich was kayaking for a relay team from Russia across the Molokai Channel between the islands of Molokai and Oahu in Hawaii last month. The attempt was called due to sharks. Kozlovich talks about the shark encounter. "Our escort boat tried to scare them away. It didn't work so the swimmer got
Shark Spawning Season In September0 (0)
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Most recently, Ranie Pearce had an encounter with a large shark while attempting a crossing of the Molokai (Kaiwi) Channel. Harry Huffaker, one of the most prolific Hawaiian Isles channel swimmers in history, was talking with Mike Holmes who was his lead paddler on his first Hawaiian channel 49 years ago.
