Ryan Stramrood Achieves A Century Swim Plus Courtesy of Ryan Stramrood, Cape Town, South Africa. Ryan Stramrood is swimming at a 100% success rate with his 7.4 km crossings between Robben Island to Blouberg Beach in Cape Town, South Africa. His record of success is remarkable given the fact that he has completed the rough, cold stretch between Robben
Sink, Save Or Swim: What To Do In A Shipwreck? Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Every now and then, there are news reports of shipwrecks around the world and the unfortunate deaths and heroic rescues that result. Many of these shipwrecks occur close to shore and are within a relatively easy swim to shore for experienced and physically fit
Open Water Swimming Heroes From South Africa Photo of Theodore Yach, courtesy of Cape Long Distance Swimming Association, Cape Town, South Africa. A CLDSA Hero is an accomplished open water swimmer, coach, pilot or official recognized by the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association. Inducted members who have been named CLDSA Heroes include solo swimmers who
Bill Welzien Accomplishes #73 Around Key West Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. With Theodore Yach completing his Century Swim (100th crossing) across Robben Island earlier this year, and Kathie Hewko closing in on her own Century Swim across the Golden Gate Bridge, the global open water swimming community will gradually see more Century
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Photos courtesy of Shawn Benjamin. 58-year-old Theodore Yach started his journey between Robben Island and Cape Town in November 1981. More than 34 years later, he attempted and completed a pioneering Century Swim (100th crossing) in 3 hours 10 minutes in 13-14ºC (53-55ºF) waters from Robben Island.
Courtesy of Kane Kossew, Cape Town, South Africa. Photos courtesy of Shawn Benjamin. 58-year-old Theodore Yach started his journey between Robben Island and Cape Town in November 1981. More than 34 years later, he completed his Century Swim (100th crossing) in 3 hours 10 minutes in 13-14ºC (53-55ºF) waters from Robben Island. Today, Yach was
Courtesy of Kane Kossew, Cape Town, South Africa. Capetonian open water swimmer Theodore Yach will attempt his 100th Robben Island crossing tomorrow with the weather conditions looking good. Yach will be welcomed at his finish at Three Anchor Bay beach by Premier Helen Zille, Lewis Pugh, Professor Tim Noakes and English Channel record holder and cardio
Courtesy of Kane Kossew, Cape Town, South Africa. Capetonian open water swimmer Theodore Yach will attempt his 100th Robben Island crossing in March 2016. The 58-year-old has yet to set the exact date due to weather conditions. Yach will be welcomed at Three Anchor Bay beach by the likes of Premier Helen Zille, International Conservation Icon Lewis Pugh,
Courtesy of Kane Kossew, Cape Town, South Africa. Theodore Yach swam his 99th Robben Island crossing on February 13th from Robben Island to Blouberg in 2 hours 40 minutes in 15ºC. "There were hectic currents," explains Yach. "My 100th crossing [Century Swim] will be the Robben Island to Three Anchor Bay route. As Peter Bales said to me in 1981, '3AB
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Theodore Yach is approaching his 100th crossing between Cape Town and Robben Island. He recently completed his 98th crossing in 2 hours 26 minutes and plans to soon reach 100 crossings. Yach's Century Swim has been built up based on these following crossings. Water temperatures have been 11-16ºC during
