Swimmer's Daily

  • In the second installation of our five-part series exploring self-image and identity through hair, made in collaboration with Bedhead, we feature the story of Writer, Model and former Olympic Athlete, Casey Legler. From having long hair as a child, to shaving her head as an Olympic swimmer (something that only the male swimmers were allowed to do), to becoming a bleached blond with long flowing hair in her 20’s, to rocking her signature short, slicked-back look of today, the winding journey of Casey’s hair has articulated points of rebellion against society’s idea of what a woman should look like, compliance with that standard, and ultimately a growing comfort in who she is.

  • Swimming doesn’t seem like a complicated sport with a lot of rules. However, there are at least 26 rules that can get you disqualified.

  • This is what most of my days working as a pool manager looked like during the amazing summer of 2016.

  • Enjoy the Top 10 Olympic water polo goals featuring: Melania Grego (Italy), Adam Steinmetz (Netherlands), Felipe Perrone (Spain), Suzie Fraser (Australia), Daniëlle de Bruijn (Netherlands), Renato Vrbicic (Croatia), Yvette Higgins (Australia), Elisa Casanova (Italy), Attila Vári (Hungary), and Márton Szivós (Hungary).

  • According to a survey by the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), 68 per cent of swim schools have been impacted by the shortage, limiting their opportunities to offer lessons to children.

    STA’s 2018 Industry Swimming Teachers Recruitment Survey also found that more than two-thirds of UK swim schools have a waiting list for lesson spaces, while 78 per cent said they could not find appropriately qualified swimming teaching staff to meet this demand.

    Nearly three quarters (71 per cent) said difficulty in finding appropriate staff was affecting their business growth plans.

    Read Leisure Opportunities

    https://youtu.be/7HTSdsP0u6Q

  • A British man was left nearly naked in the middle of his hotel pool after being “gifted” a dissolving swimsuit during his vacation in Ibiza.

    The unsuspecting victim of the viral prank, Lee Kenny, was enjoying a sun-soaked swim at a swanky resort with his wife and so-called “friends” when he came to a harrowing realization.

    “My shorts are broken!” he exclaims repeatedly in the video above. “What do I do?!”

    See Maxim

    https://youtu.be/XfkIGOPfIxY

  • Swimming with turtles in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with St. Thomas Adventure Tours was incredibly fun and relaxing. I love snorkeling, but snorkeling with turtles has set a new level for me. When you’re underwater surrounded by sea turtles, it really makes you think about your place in the world.

  • The NEW, hour long Swim in Wonder experience at Dolphin Cay is one for the bucket list! This educational, water adventure with our rescued bottlenose dolphins is perfect for comfortable swimmers ages 6 and older and involves anatomy displays, lateral rubs and playful swims alongside the dolphins. You’ll watch in wonder, through your personal snorkel and mask, as they tumble underwater sharing acrobatic skills while amazing with uncanny shape recognition and item retrieval. Life vests are available for flotation on the water’s surface.

    This exciting dolphin experience begins with an orientation and includes a 30-minute in-water experience. Wetsuits, personal lockers, and beach towels are provided, and a personal photographer is assigned to your group.

    Dolphin Cay is a world-renowned dolphin and sea lion habitat that opened in 2006 in time to provide a safe haven for 17 stranded dolphins and 10 sea lions whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Every visit to Dolphin Cay supports the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, creating and promoting solutions for a wide range of marine conservation challenges from coral reef degradation to marine species in decline.

  • Help your dog swim safely and happily with the Hedz Up Pets Watercollars. Lynne Peters developed these floatation devices which make it easier for dogs to keep their heads above water while paddling.