Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian Benavides shows how to spot a rip current and what to do if you get caught in one.
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Swimming Is Growing… So Why Are Programs Struggling? | Swimmingly
Swimming has a growth story but it’s starting to hit a limit.
More families want swim lessons than ever before. Demand is rising, waitlists are growing, and programs are filling up faster than they can expand.
But growth in swimming isn’t just about bringing more people in.
It’s about having the capacity to support them once they’re there.
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Special Olympics Builds a Special Community and a Swim Team | Island News
A local Special Olympics team that started with just six athletes is now making a big impact across Oahu. The Honolulu Ducks, founded back in 1994, has grown to more than 100 members, offering sports like swimming and basketball, but families say it’s the sense of community that truly stands out.
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Should Kitesurf Be Banned? French Mayor Wants to Ban Sport to Keep Sea Swimmers Safe | France 24
Should kitesurfing be banned for the sake of keeping sea swimmers safe? That is certainly what one mayor in France wants. In Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, several accidents have already occurred, but the question of whether or not the water sport should be banned is making ripples.
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Beach Officials Warn of Rough Surf Following More Than One Drowning Death This Weekend | WESH 2 News
Beach officials warn of rough surf following more than one drowning death this weekend
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Recovery for Swimmers – The 5 Things to Focus On to Recover More & Swim Faster | David Westcough – Swimming
I share my top 5 things to focus on, to maximise recovery for swimming faster!
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Masters Swimmers Set World Record and Raise Money for Those With Mental Disabilities | CTV News
One hundred swimmers in Montreal’s West Island set a Guinness World Record and raised money for those with disabilities.
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Otter Mom Teaches Pups How to Swim | KRCG 13
Beginning swimming lessons for Skie, Storm, and Sprout! As pups, North American river otters don’t naturally know how to swim, so these youngsters are starting slowly in a kiddie pool with mom Ursula.
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Officials Warn Against Swimming in Bayous After Woman Swept Away During Yesterday’s Storms | KHOU 11
We’re working to learn whether officials will be resuming the search for a woman who was swept away in Brays Bayou on Friday.