Lewis Pugh Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

Lewis Pugh, UNEP’s Patron of the Oceans, to Swim 315 Miles of Hudson River
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WOWSA 08/13/2023 No Comment

From UNEP Press release Lewis Pugh, the Patron of the Oceans for the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), is scheduled to undertake a 315-mile swim, equivalent to about 507 km. This extensive swim will commence from the Hudson River's source in the Adirondack Mountains and conclude where the river merges with the Atlantic Ocean in New York City, near the UN

Details of the Coral Swim by Lewis Pugh
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Steven Munatones 11/27/2022 No Comment

Details of Lewis Pugh's stage swim, called the Coral Swim, are posted here.

The Speedo Diplomat Lives Up To His Name – Coral Swim Results In A New Marine Protected Area
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Steven Munatones 11/17/2022 No Comment

The Great Fringing Reef MPA in the Red Sea was announced by the Egyptian government, sparked by the Coral Swim of Lewis Pugh

If You Don’t Instagram Your Swim, Did It Happen?
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WOWSA 10/28/2022 No Comment

Outdoor Swimmer Magazine gave some good advice about winter swimming and asked an interesting question in a recent article, 5 Things You Need For Cold Water Swimming. "A waterproof camera or action camera is great for documenting your cold water swims. After all, if you don’t instagram it, did it even happen?" Hmmm, the answer could be yes and it could