2020 Swim Season In The Northeast Kingdom Courtesy of Phil White, Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association, Vermont. Phil White, founder and visionary behind the Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association announced, "We are looking out at another robust summer of open water swimming in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and the Eastern
Yak It Up Courtesy of Phil White, The Clubhous, Lake Memphremagog, Derby, Vermont. From the shores of Lake Memphremagog in Vermont, race director Phil White is planning for another busy summer in 2020 - and is in need to many yackers to help escort swimmers via kayakers on his multiple open water swims. White announced the 2020 swim schedule: June 27th:
Swimmer Scout Summary Courtesy of Phil White, Lake Memphremagog, Vermont, USA - Quebec, Canada. In 2011, Phil White created the In Search of Memphre cross-border marathon swim between Vermont, USA and Quebec, Canada, in part, to promote a more open border with Canada. White summarized the In Search of Memphre solo swim of 40.2 km, "Nowhere was the
Stephen Sets Swimming Standard Courtesy of Phil White, Lake Memphremagog, Newport, Vermont, USA and Magog, Québec, Canada. Stephen Rouch continues to impress and extend his remarkable marathon swimming career. The 39-year-old from Indiana started on the shores of Newport, Vermont, USA at 11 am on August 22nd in an attempt to become the first man to
Pat Gallant-Charette Does Another 24-Hour Crossing Courtesy of Phil White, Lake Memphremagog, Vermont, USA - Quebec, Canada. Pass 68-year-old Pat Gallant-Charette in the aisle of a supermarket or sit next to her on an airplane and her athletic exploits would not be the first thing that comes to mind. "You would find yourself talking to a remarkable
Jim Loreto, Natalie Lang, Mark Sheridan Swim Across The Southern Border Courtesy of Phil White, lake Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada. In Search of Memphre is a 40.2 km cross-border marathon that begins in the American state of Vermont and finishes in the Canadian province of Quebec across Lake Memphremagog. Lake Memphremagog in the southern border of Canada
Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming 2019 Courtesy of Phil White, Lake Memphremagog, Vermont. Swimmer Scout, Shannon House Keegan of Talent, Oregon has a lot on her plate this summer. Keegan will compete on the 9 days of NEK Swim Week in August and, as if that challenge is not enough, will then attempt to cross the 25-mile length of Lake Memphremagog in
Courtesy of Phil White of the Northeast Kingdom Open Water Swimming Association, Lake Memphremagog, Vermont. On September 10th, 58-year-old Dr. Mark Smitherman of Florida completed In Search of Memphre, the 25-mile border-crossing swim the length of Lake Memphremagog between Newport, Vermont in the United States and Magog, Quebec in Canada. Dr.
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. A hint of nervousness, a splash of self-doubt, a fear of changing weather conditions, a bit of insomnia, and second thoughts on the amount of training performed are always possible in the week leading up to a major athletic endeavor. This is especially true for an attempt that has never been done before.
Photos by Phil White. Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Magog (Québec, Canada) Mayor Vicki May Hamm honored Billy Connor and Sarah Thomas at City Hall in Magog, Québec for their historic swims: Connor's first traverse of Lake Memphremagog in 1955 when he swam through a thunderstorm and Thomas' first double crossing in 2013 when she faced
