Just Get On With It In The Cold Water
British swimmers and others who reside in London just get on with it and swim year-round in the Serpentine and other cold water venues throughout the UK
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Marathon Swimming Pomp and Circumstance in Napoli and Pompeii
Ned Denison of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame announced the annual IMSHOF Induction Ceremony in Napoli, Italy on May 7th 2022. He also announced the half-day Pompeii Tour also scheduled for May 7th. "Pompeii was an ancient city located near Napoli, Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, were
Serpentine Swimming Club Honored by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Ned Denison, chairperson of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, announced the induction of the Serpentine Swimming Club as an Honor Organization in the Class of 2022 of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. The Serpentine Swimming Club is based in Hyde Park in center London and was founded in 1864. It is a haven for cold water
Young Begets Young Across The English Channel
Young Begets Young Across The English Channel Courtesy of Serpentine Swimming Club, English Channel. Gaurvi Singhvi is a 16-year-old swimmer who crossed the English Channel on August 23rd in 13 hours 28 minutes. Young for sure. And the Serpentine Swimming Club produces some remarkable young swimmers. Singhvi, a Serpentine Swimming Club member, broke the
Daniel Martinez Lobo Completes Catalina And Chorizo Four
Courtesy of John Tierney, Serpentine Swimming Club, London. With his recent crossing of the Catalina Channel, John Tierney reported that Daniel Martinez Lobo became the first individual in the world to complete the Chorizo Four.* The Spanish open water swimmer from the Serpentine Swimming Club completed the Catalina Channel in 14 hours 8 minutes on
Serpentine’s Seriously Splendid Swimming
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. There are a number of oases of open water swimming around the world: Sandycove Island, Aquatic Park, Cape Town, Waikiki, Copacabana Beach, Cancun and many other locations from warm tropical seas to cold lakes. But one location has clearly stood the test of time and has continued to attract many open water
Just Did It, Michelle Macy’s Record From Jersey To France
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. 37-year-old Michelle Macy is a no-nonsense swimmer: cool, calm, collected. She follows the creed of her employer, Nike, when it comes to diving in the open water and swimming across channels, across lakes and down rivers. The Oregon resident just does it. Walk in, swim across, walk out. And she usually
Sitting On The Shoreline Impressed With Others
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. While Ram Barkai has a remarkable ability to control his shivering after swimming in water under 5ºC (41ºF), it was even more impressive to watch people from various walks of life at the Serpentine Swimming Club - up to the age of 74 - swimming in water temperatures around 1ºC (33-34ºF) for up to 15 minutes
Frozen Solid Post-Swim Shower
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Soon after the Daily News of Open Water Swimming reported on the Serpentine Swimming Club and its mindset of "just get on with it" (see here), reports came out of London that today's Serps practice was conducted in near 0ºC (32ºF) water with an even lower air temperature and wind chill. Those conditions
Anticipating And Dealing With The Cold
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. In the Mediterranean climate of Southern California where hundreds of outdoor pools dot the landscape, there are tens of thousands of swimmers who train daily under professional well-paid coaches. Under the nearly constant California sunshine, athletes enjoy beautiful aquatic facilities and miles and miles
