It’s 2.30 in the morning when I arrive at Dover Harbour. The orange lights of the docks guide me down onto the harbour walkway. The Viking Princess stands out boldly against the rest of the boats with its floodlights bathing it in white light. It is a 9.8 meter steel commercial fishing vessel with a blue hull and a white cabin located towards the back of the boat. Up close you can see and feel the uneven surfaces showing the pitted scars of a long and hard life in The English Channel, freshly painted and cared for to maintain its function for many years to come. The long deck of the boat is black and not designed for passengers, with only a few posts designated for perching while pulling in fish. This is my home for the next 15 hours…
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Nickel Plate Beach reopens after drownings
After nearly two weeks, Nickel Plate Beach in Huron is back open to swimmers.The city made changes in light of two recent drownings. There are now larger signs warning visitors that they swim at their own risk.
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Team Vic School Sport Australia Swimming Highlights Video
School Sport Australia Swimming Championships were held last week. Here is a short highlights package of the Team Vic team.
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Lifeguard shows Jordan how they save swimmers that are drowning
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Sudden outrage over Goldfish Swim, a decades-long tradition in Springdale
More than 1,000 fish are dumped into a pool for children to catch in Springdale’s “Goldfish Swim,” an event that’s been happening for years. But now, the tradition is causing quite an uproar.
Springdale city leaders said the Goldfish Swim is happening as planned Sunday afternoon. It’s the 46th year for the event, but animal advocates say now is the time for change.
“It’s abuse and it’s inhumane,” said animal advocate Lisa Kessler.
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Photo by Steven-L-Johnson
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Man Makes Very Dubious Decision To Swim Underneath An Alligator
“If I’m under him, maybe he can’t see me.”
Via Digg
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Pablo Fernandez – Swim of the Century – Guinness World Record – Fastest 100Km Swim
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What’s going around: Summertime troubles
Swimmer’s ear and poison ivy — that’s what doctors at Novant Health Pediatrics South Ballantyne are seeing.
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‘Swim at your own risk:’ Waukesha County transitions to beaches without lifeguards starting August 15
As lifeguard staff availability changes, the Waukesha County Parks lifeguard-staffed beaches at Fox Brook Park and Menomonee Park will begin to transition to “Swim At Your Own Risk” beaches beginning Thursday, Aug. 15.
“Switching the beaches to all Swim at Your Own Risk allows us to extend the swim season for residents and visitors for as long as the weather will allow,†said County Executive Paul Farrow. “The park beaches are a great place to stretch out the summer fun before school begins.â€
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