Category: Open Water
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Aldeburgh Boxing Day Swim 2012
“Since 1988 the intrepid people of Aldeburgh take a dip in the sea on Boxing Day. This is an event which raises funds for charities including Medicines Sans Frontiers, which targets aid for war torn countries. Each year more and more people take the plunge and many watch them shiver! If you wish to learn…
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Laid-back Brit drags Bronze Whaler Shark away from Noosa Beach
A British holidaymaker grabbed a six-foot shark by its tail and dragged it away from a group of toddlers as they played in shallow water off the coast of Queensland. Paul Marshallsea, 62, was praised by the lifeguards after he rushed from a beach-side barbecue to keep the children safe. The encounter was caught by…
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Raw: Delayed New Year’s Day Swim in Germany
A group of more than 100 swimmers plunged into the icy waters of the Elbe river in Germany on Sunday to take part in a delayed New Year’s swim. (Jan. 20) – Mankini-alert: A Borat-lookalike is seen from behind
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Swim The Island – The Ultimate Sea Water Experience
“Matteo Testa, a swimmer and triathlete, also uses his creativity to organize the annual SwimTheIsland event in the protected national marine reserve located in Bergeggi, Italy.” Read The Daily News of Open Water Swimming SWIMTHEISLAND | The Film from Matteo Testa on Vimeo.
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Early morning winter swim in Windermere (UK)
January 19th 2013, “Water temp 4.8 degrees – air temp -2. 800m swim.”
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Plunge of Faith: Russians swim in freezing waters for health & religion
More than two million people in Russia celebrated the feast of Epiphany, taking part in traditional bathing by immersing themselves in icy waters. The celebration commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ. It’s also believed to wash away the sins, with many saying it keeps them healthy for the rest of the year. Another version