Month: March 2018
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Scientists still don’t understand how freedivers can survive such crushing depths
Free divers swim to extreme depths underwater (the current record is 214m) without any breathing apparatus. Champions can hold their breath for extraordinary amounts of time – the record for women is nine minutes, and men 11. I’m a doctor with a special interest in extreme environments, so was intrigued when I was asked to…
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Like Water: Why Lifeguards in Hawaii Shouldn’t Be Sued for Saving Your Life – The Inertia
The Hawaiian lifeguards risk their lives every day to save ours. It’s about time we return the favor. Watch The Inertia’s new film made in partnership with OluKai, Like Water. Starring Mark Healey, Brian Keaulana, Mark Cunningham, Archie Kalepa, and Hawaii’s elite waterman, Like Water pays homage to the bravery of the Hawaiian lifeguards despite…
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Best water sports activities to start loving swimming
When it comes to water activities once you have started to taste the joyful freedom that a splashy playground can give you, nothing will stay in your way. Even though your water skills are not that good, you can start with water sports that allows you to involve your family for more fun and support. …
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Keri-anne Payne at the Launch of new regulated STA OWS Qualification
Interview with Keri-anne Payne (Triscape) & STA Head of Aquatics’s Kayle Burgham. The launch was at a Charlton Lido to mark the official launch of the STA Open Water Swimming Coaching Qualification, which has been endorsed by CIMPA.
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Next stop: Seychelles – FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series
The next stop of the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series will be Seychelles. On 20th of May, the event location in Beau Vallon will be filled with swimmers from all over the world.
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Science teacher swimming from Sanford to Jacksonville
Luther Davis, a physics and astronomy teacher at Lake Mary High School will hike, kayak and swim 180 miles along the St. Johns River from Sanford to Jacksonville.
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Baby Otter Swim School offers 5-day program in effort to eliminate child drownings
Baby Otter Swim School is a traveling swim program providing services to prevent child drowning.