Category: Open Water
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CC photo #523: Preparing himself for Jóansøkusvimjingin 2010
A young boy making himself ready for the Jóansøkusvimjingin 2010 open water swim in the lake Vatnið, seen here between him and the town Vágur in the background.
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Lewis Pugh – the pioneer swimmer known as the Human Polar Bear
“If there are dangerous seas, you’ll find him there. Lewis Pugh, the man who has astounded the world with his ability to swim in the coldest of waters in dressed on nothing more than a Speedo, and a man with an incredible passion for the environment.”
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Midwinter Swim 2012
Great video from the Falkland Islands – “People dashing into the freezing South Atlantic in the depths of winter just to earn their Certificate of Lunacy. Brrrrrrrr!” http://youtu.be/gukFWWdFAtY
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15-Year-Old Revived After Being Under Water for 30 Minutes
See ABC News An Oregon teen who did not know how to swim was listed in critical condition Tuesday after being under water for more than 30 minutes, officials said. Cesar Campuzano, 15, was rescued by the Newberg Dive Rescue team and the sheriff’s marine patrol Monday evening, after he leaped into the river at…
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Teens should swim near lifeguard, never overestimate swimming skills
See wptv.com Rodelson Normil, 17, was swept away in the waves Friday afternoon, his body hasn’t been recovered. His friends found comfort in each other, but struggle with the fact he is gone. […] Rodelson was swimming near Gulfstream Park with friends, when he got caught in a rip current. One of his friends event…
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Tackling the Elements with Lewis Pugh
Maritime lawyer, a pioneer swimmer, an ocean advocate, and one of the world’s leading inspirational speakers. the first to complete a long distance swim in every ocean of the world, and has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other person in history. Documents his adventures in his new book, 21 Yaks and a…
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CC photo #517: Young kid taking a dip in our local lake
The Faroese are very sensitive to any rise in temperature. Temperature up to 14°C (57°F), these past few days, and people start wearing t-shirts and shorts outdoors. Here a young kid taking a swim in our local lake “Toftavatn”, yesterday evening, temperature there I guess maybe 7°C (44°F). Jákup was interested but not totally up…
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Male only swim clubs under NSW parliamentary scrutiny
Read ABC News The New South Wales Upper House has passed a motion calling on the Minister for Sport to refuse grants to winter swimming associations that continue to exclude women. Six out of eight winter swimming clubs on the south coast exclude women. This means female members of the remaining two clubs are also…
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