Open Water Swimming Archives – World Open Water Swimming Association

Open Water Africa: The Zemaitis Brothers’ Record-Breaking Marathon Swim in Lake Malawi
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WOWSA 10/20/2023 No Comment

Recently, John and Joe Zemaitis embarked on yet another tandem swimming journey, taking on Lake Malawi as part of the Stillwater Eight Challenge. This list of freshwater marathon swims from around the world was introduced by Oceans Seven and Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honoree, Michelle Macy. The Zemaitis brothers were piloted by the experienced Walter

Kosatka DV, Swimming With The Orcas
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Steven Munatones 01/01/2021 No Comment

Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California. Kosatka means orca or toothed whales in the Russian language. A winter swimming center and club called Kosatka DV in Vladivostok was founded by Oleg Duchuchaev. DV or Dalniy Vostok means Far East that includes East Siberia, Yakutia, and the Pacific Coast. Kosatka DV organizes and trains people for

Learn About The Human History Of Swimming With Howard Means
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Steven Munatones 01/01/2021 No Comment

SPLASH! 10,000 Years of Swimming covers the history of swimming from the days of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as during the Dark Ages and Middle Ages to the Renaissance and modern-day Olympic Games.

Jolie And The Change Of Heart
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Steven Munatones 01/01/2021 No Comment

There are certain things that most open water swimmers want to avoid in the ocean: jellyfish, sharks, orcas, and poisonous fish.

Kyra Wijnker Win 2020 Ice Kilometer IISA World Cup Series Title
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Steven Munatones 12/27/2020 No Comment

Kyra Wijnker Win 2020 Ice Kilometer IISA World Cup Series Title Courtesy of Ram Barkai, International Ice Swimming Association. The 2020 IISA World Cup Series has concluded after a season where the ice swimmers competed in Amsterdam (Netherlands), Vietsbroon (Germany) and Cheltenham (Great Britain). Ram Barkai, chairman of the International Ice Swimming

First-time Ice Milers, Winter Wonders
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Steven Munatones 12/26/2020 No Comment

First-time Ice Milers, Winter Wonders Courtesy of International Ice Swimming Association. The month of December saw a number of swimmers from the winter swimming and channel swimming community attempt their first Ice Mile - and they were successful. 58-year-old Martha Wood of Manchester-by-the-Sea, New Hampshire [see above] completed her first Ice Mile on

The Milo Ice Bucket Challenge Begins
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Steven Munatones 12/20/2020 No Comment

The Milo Ice Bucket Challenge Begins Courtesy of Jacqueline Mcclelland, Infinity Swim Academy, Northern Ireland. Jacqueline Mcclelland of the Infinity Swim Academy in Northern Ireland announced The Milo Ice Bucket Challenge, "Like millions of events this year, the annual 'Milo Dip' on New Year's morning at Camlough Lake has been called off due to the new

SwimQuest And The Scilly Swim Challenge
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Steven Munatones 12/19/2020 No Comment

SwimQuest And The Scilly Swim Challenge Courtesy of John Coningham-Rolls of SwimQuest, UK. SwimQuest was recognized as the Specialist Holiday Provider of the Year for 2020/2021 in the Central Prestige Awards. Visionary swimcation aquapreneur John Coningham-Rolls said, "This award is a reflection of our dedication to customer service and continued

Wit Defined, A Life Well Lived: The Legacy Of Charlie Gravett
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Steven Munatones 12/19/2020 No Comment

Wit Defined, A Life Well Lived: The Legacy Of Charlie Gravett Courtesy of Sally Minty-Gravett, Jersey. 2020 was certainly an unexpected year with many lives lost, dreams dashed, and opportunities crushed. Sadness reigned, frustration global, and depression dominant. For International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honor Swimmer Sally Minty-Gravett, 2020