Month: June 2020
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Doctor cautions people who are seeking alternative swimming spots
The beach at Menominee Park in Oshkosh has become a popular place to swim, and Howard residents are enjoying the Duck Creek Quarry. Creeks and rivers can be tempting too, but one local pediatrician is cautioning people about swimming in some of these areas. According to Dr. Abby Smolcich of ThedaCare Physicians Pediatrics-Darboy, “There can…
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World champion swimmer Maggie MacNeil has outgrown the family pool
Watching gold medalist Maggie MacNeil of London try to work out in the backyard pool she learned to swim in, is like watching a dolphin in a too-small aquarium, one or two strokes and she’s at the wall. MacNeil is making the best of a bad situation by swimming with a weight resistance machine, but…
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Luckys Lake Swim – Swimmer Engagement and Environmental Impact
A presentation on how open water swimmers can have a positive environmental impact on a lake or other bodies of water.
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Drone video shows great white sharks swimming just off the coast of Ventura County beach | ABC7
Anyone planning to visit a Southern California beach this Father’s Day weekend should keep in mind that great white sharks have recently been spotted off the coast. Full story: https://abc7.com/pets-animals/drone-v…
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What is electric shock drowning and how can you avoid it?
As summer begins in North America, know the risks and signs of electric shock drowning (ESD). In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, you’ll learn what ESD is, how you can detect the risk, and some of the ways to prevent it. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education…. https://youtu.be/KbHNe35f-NM
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15 Places You Should Never Swim
There are a lot of dangerous bodies of water out there. Whether it’s the gentle, lapping water of a seemingly harmless stream or the dangerous toxic dumping grounds identified by the “otherworldly” colors they project, there is just some waters in this world best avoided. Check out the 15 places in the world you should…
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How to be a better open water swimmer
Welcome back to another video everyone. As open water venues are opening up I thought it would be a good idea to talk through some open water tips to improve your swimming and get you more comfortable in the open water.
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Local woman teaches swim lessons, neighbors want her to stop
“Miss Rita” as she is known, has been teaching young children how to swim, for more than 30 years. And some of Rita’s neighbors want her swim lessons shut down.
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Top Swim Skills To Master | Essential Swimming Tips For Beginners
Whether you are swimming in the pool or out in the open water, there are a few key skills that can help to make that swim experience more efficient, a whole lot easier and let’s face it, more enjoyable for us at the same time! Here are some of our essential tips!