• Summer is a few months away, and youth aquatic centers are offering swim lessons before the season begins.

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  • The Barbados CARIFTA swim team continued preparations today at the Ursuline Convent School in Collymore Rock ahead of its departure to Martinique on Thursday, April 2.

    Team manager Kay Chandler said the 31-member team remains on track despite the temporary closure of the Aquatic Centre, noting that training has continued smoothly with support from the Ministry and the use of the alternative facility. She added that the team’s final training session is scheduled for tomorrow as they get ready for competition.

  • Located in the Caribbean Sea, 70km west of Antigua, the island of Nevis is the smaller of the two islands making up the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is one of the most unspoilt and relaxing islands in the Caribbean. Vividly green with blue skies, clean air and long empty beaches, Nevis has a gentle pace of life that encourages you to stop and appreciate the natural beauty around you. A perfect setting, then, for a challenge to swim from one island to another!

  • While some splashed in puddles amid Tuesday’s rainy weather, others splashed into bigger waters at the YMCA for their second day of swimming lessons.

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  • Want to learn more about open water swimming? Watch as Ivan Puskovitch, Claire Weinstein, Brinkleigh Hansen, and Mariah Denigan break down the basics. Tune in to the 2026 Open Water National and Junior National Championships April 2-4 on the USA Swimming Network.

  • The Greater Waco YMCA partners with La Vega ISD to offer free drowning prevention lessons to elementary students, teaching critical water safety skills.

  • I spent over 30 years in the water refining what actually works, and in this video I break it all down into a focused system you can apply immediately. Whether you’re into Competitive swimming or just starting with beginner swimming, I walk through the exact swimming training programming and mindset shifts that helped me improve faster and avoid common plateaus.

    I cover the concept of Swimming Rehearsal and how I use it to sharpen freestyle swimming technique, eliminate swimming mistakes, and build consistency in every session. If you’re serious about improving your swimming technique and want real, actionable swimming advice, this will change how you approach the water.

    I also dive into strength training for swimmers, how it connects to better performance, and how to structure a smart swimming training plan that supports long-term progress. Whether you’re following swim coaching or training solo, these principles apply across all levels, including Fitness swimming and Swim training for triathletes.

    You’ll learn key Advanced swim techniques, practical drills from my years of swimming lessons, and how to recover properly using proven swimming recovery methods. I also touch on gear insights from my experience with Swim gear reviews, so you can make better decisions outside the pool too.

    This is the exact approach I wish I had earlier in my journey toward olympic swimming, guided by lessons from working with an olympic swimming coach and years of trial and error. If your goal is learning how to swim faster, refining your swimming tutorial approach, and training smarter with guidance from Eetu Karvonen, you’re in the right place.

  • Glenn and Wayne discussed a recent swimming world record performance by Cam McAvoy, noting the impressive velocity maintenance and positive feedback about McAvoy’s character. Wayne raised concerns about potential misinformation regarding McAvoy’s training methods spreading online, which could present challenges for coaches. The discussion then transitioned to technical endurance, with Glenn introducing the concept and noting that Doug had suggested it for discussion. The meeting began with Glenn expressing concern for friends affected by recent global events, including those in Iran and elsewhere.

  • Learning to swim as an adult isn’t just about technique. It’s about learning to trust the water, relax, and breathe correctly. In this video, I break down the biggest challenges adult swimmers face and show you simple drills to help you feel more comfortable, balanced, and confident in the water.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting the water or getting exhausted too quickly, this will help you fix it.