Jim, Joe, John Put On Quite A Show Around Manhattan Island Courtesy of Abigail Fairman, Manhattan Island, New York. The 40 Bridges Swim was beyond incredible from nearly every perspective during the September 18th-19th event. Not only is the distance absolutely daunting at 91.8 km, but the swimmers and kayakers also faced strong winds throughout the race
If Something Is Worth Doing, It Is Worth Overdoing Courtesy of New York Open Water, Hudson River, New York. Photos by Nathaniel Johnston. New York Open Water is organized and run by David Barra, Rondi Davies, and Alex Arévalo. In the midst the recovery from the COVID-19 lockdown, the trio tirelessly to offer marathon swims and circumnavigation swims for
COVID-19's Impact On Arizona And New York Open Water Courtesy of Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. With the global coronavirus pandemic surging, the number of confirmed cases in United States is now greater than any other country in the world (85,505). See data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center here. But hope reigns. David
All Kinds Of Winners Around Manhattan Island Courtesy of New York Open Water, Manhattan Island, New York City. Triple Crown swimmers from around the world, extremely close races right down to the finish, lots of smiles from swimmers and crews, and memorable experiences highlighted the two most recent 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan Island in New York
Rondi Davies Sets Record Around Manhattan IslandCourtesy of Abigail Fairman, New York Open Water, Manhattan Island, New York City. During the off-season and midseason, Rondi Davies is always busy planning, organizing, mentoring, and preparing for numerous quiet swims and events on the New York Open Water season. But she remains in top shape and a
Charlie Lived Life To The Fullest Courtesy of Rondi Davies and David Barra, New York Open Water, Hudson River, New York. The family of Charles Van Der Horst of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is deeply saddened to confirm the loss of our beloved Charlie. He was participating in several stages of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim when he went under at the
Swimmer Lost Courtesy of WOWSA, Hudson River, New York After enjoying a remarkable first five days in the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, the worst possible scenario occurred towards the end of Stage 6, known as The Palisades. The Palisades is a 25.2 km stretch in the Hudson River from the Tappan Zee Bridge to the George Washington Bridge. Rondi Davies
Batchelder Bests The Beast Courtesy of Rondi Davies, Hudson River, New York Open Water. Stage 5 - known as The Beast - of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim lived up to its name. Usually the toughest stage of the 193 km event, conditions during The Beast were overcast and rainy with cooler air temperatures of 57-60°F throughout today. Downpours arrived soon
Leslie Hamilton, Heather Fairbanks Go 1-2 In 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim Courtesy of Rondi Davies, Hudson River, New York Open Water. Video courtesy of kayaker Michael Smalley. Race director Rondi Davies reported on Stage 3 of the 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, a 24.46 km river swim from the the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to the Bear Mountain Bridge in
Seven Stagers Continue Onto The Highlands Courtesy of Rondi Davies, Hudson River, New York Open Water. The 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim is the longest open water swim in the world, at 193 km of stage swimming in 7 stages along the Hudson River. After swimming The Islands (29.4 km on Stage 1), The Lighthouses (31.8 m on Stage 2), 21.2 km on Stage 3, the
