Sunny skies, wide sandy beaches, Hollywood, Disneyland, skateboarders, and surfers. There are lots of different images that come to mind when Southern California is the topic. And one thing that Southern California - a land of 12+ million people - has in abundance from Santa Barbara to Orange County is an active swimming community. Pool swimmers, open
Dr. Sylvia Earle is the former Chief Scientist of US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, as well as the founder of Sylvia Earle Alliance, Mission Blue, and Deep Ocean Exploration and Research. Dr. Earle has been called Her Deepness by the New York Times and named a Living Legend by the Library of
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. An estimated 110 million people visit the beaches of Southern California during the summer time. From star-laden Malibu to the hip Newport Beach, the Left Coast of America is renowned for its miles of shoreline, coastal cruising locations and people-watching and sports opportunities. Approximately 40% of
Tom Shields, a former junior lifeguard and the record holder of the Huntington Beach Pier Swim, is on an upward trajectory. From swimming and body surfing in the Pacific Ocean in his native Huntington Beach, called Surf City USA, to dominating high school competition to being recently named the NCAA Swimmer of the Meet, Shields is recognized as one of the
The Faces Of Open Water Swimming Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Open water swimmers and triathletes come in all different sizes, shapes and ages. Their abilities range from novices to pros. And their outlook, fears and perspectives, especially before a race, are usually quite evident, clearly written all over their faces. Where
