Month: October 2014
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Drone Captures Amazing Video Of Whale Sharks, Mantas And Humans Swimming Together
An aerial drone has captured amazing footage off the coast of Mexico that shows whale sharks swimming close to giant manta rays, all while human divers move among them and observe the animals. The video was caught using a quadcopter drone, according to Shark Attack News. Filmed in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, the footage was taken…
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Italian couple get stuck in frolic at sea
Il Mattino reported that the amorous couple were making the most of a warm day, and a practically deserted beach, when they decided to take a dip in the ocean at Porto San Giorgio to express their love. But their lovemaking came to an embarrassing end when the man was unable to extricate himself from…
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Ocean Pines Aquatics to Host First Dive-In Movie Night
Enjoy a dip in the pool and a fun family movie at Ocean Pines Aquatics’ first Dive-In Movie Night on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Sports Core Pool, located at 11443 Cathell Rd. in Ocean Pines. Guests will be able to watch Finding Nemo on a blow-up screen while splashing and swimming…
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Panama City Divers To Carve Pumpkins Underwater
Diver’s Den is hosting its first ever underwater pumpkin carving contest at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the jetties at St. Andrews State Park. The event is free for all certified scuba divers — except for the cost of a pumpkin. See Panama City News Herald
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A President Now
Yesterday in Tórshavn (Thor’s Harbour, our capitol), I was elected president of the Faroe Islands Swimming Association. A maybe logical but still humbling milestone for me personally, to be appointed head of this tiny federation of ours, that these past few years has seen successes as never before. Former president Jon Hestoy had announced last…
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Koa Smith’s 27 Second Skeleton Barrel
Hawaiian surfer Koa Smith shot GoPro video of an impressive 27-second ride inside the the tube of a wave at Skeleton Bay in Namibia, Africa. Via Laughing Squid
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Kazan 2015 presents the 16th FINA World Championships Athlete’s Village
The 16th FINA World Championships will be held in Kazan, Russia, from July 24 – August 9, 2015. Kazan has now developed the most advanced sporting infrastructure in all of Russia and has one of the most advanced Aquatic facilities in the world.
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Muslim mother turned away from rec center pool over swim attire
A Commerce City woman says she was not allowed to use the pool at the local rec center because her clothing doesn’t conform to pool rules. Jaclyn Allen has the story. Courtesy of 7 NEWS – The Denver Channel
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