A Daily News of Open Water Swimming poll asked "At what temperature do you think the water is getting cold?" The choices are as follows:Under 5ºC (41ºF) Under 10ºC (50ºF) Under 12.5°F (54.5°F) Under 15°F (59°C) Under 17.5°F (63.5°F) Under 20°F (68°C) Under 22.5°F (72.5°C) Several experienced open water swimmers commented with their written
Whiskey Joe's Thirteenth Annual 24 Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim is scheduled on April 17th.According to Race Director and Founder Ron Collins, over fifty swimmers will compete in this year's event as either solo marathoners or a relay members. The 24-mile race covers the entire length of Tampa Bay, Florida and is a celebration of Earth Day and the
As part of the Total Immersion 2010 Coaches Manual, founder and CEO Terry Laughlin advocates swimming to grow new brain cells rather than simply to grow new blood vessels. Instead of thinking about swimming from a physiological perspective, Total Immersion is advocating swimming for its neurological benefits. Terry, who has developed a global following in
Swimming From Sandbars Sandbar swims are just totally cool. Fiji Swims annually holds a great 2.7 km race between the absolutely gorgeous islands of Beachcomber and Treasure in the South Pacific. Twice a day the sandbars pop up and create temporary playgrounds for open water swimmers. Terry Laughlin also holds a camp at the Island School in Cape
