Category: Open Water
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CC photo #20: A final talk before the Jóansøku 2011 swim
Two guys having a final chat before the Jóansøku 2011 open water swim across the Tvøroyri firth in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands. As you see, we are not following the open water rules strictly, when it comes to gloves and caps and snorkels etc. But then again, with the water temperature seldom over 7ºC (44.6ºF), it…
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The Dark and Cold workshop in winter swimming
My opinion: If the water is that hard to come to, then it might not be for you ! :-) Kurs Vinterbad i Ursviken 2012-01-14 from Olaf Schneider on Vimeo. Visit darkandcold.com for more info
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The Sea is Free
Nice video by Henry Austwick, I guess somewhere near University College Famouth in the United Kingdom. “The Sea is Free” cut 3 from Henry Austwick on Vimeo.
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Swimmer dies during NZ open water race
A man in his 50s or 60s has died during the Epic swimming race on Lake Taupo in New Zealand today, that also doubled as the 2012 New Zealand Open Water Championships. A water safety team saw the swimming in difficulty during the 2.5km Epic Swim recreation race, responded immediately but was unable to resuscitate…
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Fort Lauderdale Rough Water Swim
The International Swimming Hall of Fame hosts its annual 1 Mile Swim off historic Ft. Lauderdale Beach … and this is how to do an open water swim video ! Fort Lauderdale Rough Water Swim from Jarret Streiner on Vimeo.
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Germans do polar bear swims too, here the 14. Dresden New Year’s Swim
Some 116 brave souls headed for the Elbe River this morning for the 14th annual Dresden New Year’s swim, facing pouring rain and muddy water about 2°C (35.6°F). Organizers asked participants to come in costume and many obliged. Read The Local
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Gopal Kharvi sets world record by swimming 9K handcuffed and shackled
Fisherman Gopal Kharvi from Kundapur successfully attempted a 2.45 hours 9 kilometer swim today with both his hands and feet handcuffed from St Mary’s Island to Malpe beach in Udupi, India, witnessed by Guinness Book of World Records representatives. Read The Times of India.
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Cold water swimmers tend to faint, also after the swim
Interesting article here on Icelandic Review, about how ReykjavÃk sea swimmers are prone to fainting, sometimes during but also often after the cold dip. Physicians encourage people to show extreme caution when swimming in the cold water, as they risk hyperthermia, unconsciousness and even swimming malfunction, causing them to loose mobility, which may lead to…
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Swimming techniques with Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen of Aquatic Edge was recently voted one of the Top Ten Masters Swimmers of All-Time by Swimming World Magazine and currently holds masters world records in both the pool and open water. She lives in Kona, Hawaii but travels the globe teaching swimmers and triathletes how to swim faster at her swim technique…