Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Besides keeping much of New York City cool with his well-established Ice Air climate control business, open water veteran Mo Siegel is going to swim yet again around Manhattan Island (3 solo Manhattan Island Marathon Swims + 1 relay) on July 12th for a few most excellent reasons. "To get my best swim buddy,
Swim Free has charity spots for Swim Free's Triathlon and Ironman teams. These races include the NYC Triathlon on July 14th, Ironman Lake Placid on July 28th, and Ironman Lake Tahoe on September 22nd. All of these triathlons are sold out - with the exception of the Swim Free. "We are now are offering a special discount for those who want to participate
Swim Free is a New York City-based non-profit organization with a mission to get everybody in the water, safely and comfortably. Swim Free achieves its mission through three initiatives: (1) it donates goggles and swimsuits to underprivileged children (2) puts children and adults through learn-to-swim programs (3) helps people get over their fear of the
The most popular triathlons in the New York City area are sold out, but there are still ways to get in and compete. Marjorie Spitz of Swim Free is inviting swimmers, triathletes, endurance enthusiasts and fitness athletes of all abilities and backgrounds to sign up for Swim Free's NYC Triathlon and Ironman teams. "The deadline for charity registrants is
Mo Siegel, Cara McAteer and Lori Carena will pioneer a new three-person swim format at the 2012 Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. The three will swim as one coordinated team, swimming within a few meters of one other for the entire 28.5 mile circuit in New York. "I think of it as an 8-hour synchronized swim," says Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming Mo.
On Thursday, October 14th, Swim Free™ will distribute 1,200 free swimsuits donated by Dolfin swimwear to New York City children participating in the Asphalt Green Waterproofing Program. Through Waterproofing, over 30,000 New York City public school children have learned how to swim and be safe in the water – free of charge – since 1993. The swimsuits,
Swim Free, a preferred charity of NYC Swim, helps improve the health of children and adults through learn-to-swim, water safety and water cleanliness programs. Swim Free recently started an innovative Swim Free Angel initiative. The Swim Free Angels, always outfitted in differently colored blue caps, program helps comfort people of all ages who are anxious
Chloe Mccardel won yesterday's Manhattan Island Marathon Swim with an outstanding crew who kept her going against second-place Jaime Caballero."Many thanks to my wonderful paddler Niles Furlong who was assisted by paddler Richard Clifford, boat Captain Charlie Lehr, observer Bernard and my amazing support crew Paul McQueeney.""The race was really tough. The
