Category: Open Water
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Raw: Delayed New Year’s Day Swim in Germany
A group of more than 100 swimmers plunged into the icy waters of the Elbe river in Germany on Sunday to take part in a delayed New Year’s swim. (Jan. 20) – Mankini-alert: A Borat-lookalike is seen from behind
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Swim The Island – The Ultimate Sea Water Experience
“Matteo Testa, a swimmer and triathlete, also uses his creativity to organize the annual SwimTheIsland event in the protected national marine reserve located in Bergeggi, Italy.” Read The Daily News of Open Water Swimming SWIMTHEISLAND | The Film from Matteo Testa on Vimeo.
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Early morning winter swim in Windermere (UK)
January 19th 2013, “Water temp 4.8 degrees – air temp -2. 800m swim.”
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Plunge of Faith: Russians swim in freezing waters for health & religion
More than two million people in Russia celebrated the feast of Epiphany, taking part in traditional bathing by immersing themselves in icy waters. The celebration commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It’s also believed to wash away the sins, with many saying it keeps them healthy for the rest of the year. Another version
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CaNoRock 7 Swim
CaNoRock 7 students swim in the Norwegian Sea, Andøya Rocket Range, Andenes Norway, 16 January 2013. Video credit: J Roberts
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Wow, a wonderful ‘Rei e Rainha do Mar 2012’ video
Ah, the music, the sun and the Copacabana. Rio 2016 could very well be A Okay ! :-) See King and Queen of the Sea on OpenWaterPedia, via Open Water Source
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MRMM Ocean Swim Tips
A lot of useful tips here The 5th Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is being held on Sunday, 17 February 2013. For more information and to register go to www.rainbowclubaust.com.au/oceanswim Preparation
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Want to Swim with Wild Pigs?
Read Travel+Escape Two things that really surprised me: One, the way the pigs come running out of the woods when they hear a boat approaching, and two, what good swimmers pigs are. We tend to think of pigs as overweight and lethargic, but these pork chops could churn butter, and they sure earn their paycheque.…
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