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  • France Heat Triggers Illegal Swimming in Central Paris | No Comment TV

    May 29, 2026

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    in Beach Life

    France’s exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

  • Day in the Life of a Pro Swimmer | Inside: London | AP Race London International | Swimming | Aquatics GB

    May 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Competition

    Go inside the GB Swimming camp at the AP Race London International ad follow the days of Olympic finalist Katie Shanahan & British Champion Josh Gammon.

    The meet serves as a key building block on the road to this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and European Championships in Paris.

  • May Is National Water Safety Month; Swim Lessons Can Reduce Drowning by 88 Percent | WFXR News

    May 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge encourages families to take swim lessons this summer to reduce the risk of drowning, which is the number one cause of death for children ages one to four.

  • Oakland County Swim School Offering Course to Help Adults Learn to Swim at Their Own Pace | Local 4

    May 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Royal Swim School in Oakland County has launched Zero to Swim, a digital course aimed at helping adults overcome fear and embarrassment to learn swimming at their own pace through short instructional videos. The program addresses the global statistic that 55% of people cannot swim, offering lessons on basic and survival skills, with personalized support available for those who need it. 

  • How to Swim in Copenhagen — 5 Best Harbour Spots (Two Summers of Local Tips) | People Watching

    May 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Beach Life

    I’ve come back to Copenhagen the last two summers for one thing above all else: the harbour swimming. Clean water right in the middle of the city, bikes, bakeries, and sunbathing on the wood until the sun goes down. This is exactly how I do it — the spots I love, how I get between them, and what I wish I’d known on my first trip.

  • How Free Swim Lessons in Surrey Could Add Even More Demand | CBC British Columbia

    May 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    Free swim lessons for kids in Surrey could soon become a reality. The decision was made at a city council meeting earlier this week, but as the CBC’s Sohrab Sandhu reports, there are some concerns from parents as Surrey is already seeing high demand for lessons.

  • 3-Year-Old Toddler Drowns in Backyard Pool, Quebec’s First Victim of 2026 | CTV News

    May 26, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety, Swimming Pools

    A three-year-old boy was the first reported drowning in Quebec in 2026, when he was found lifeless in a backyard pool.

  • X-Bionic Sphere Samorin: ULTIMATE Family Destination | European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026

    May 26, 2026

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    rokur
    in Masters, Organization, Swimming Pools

    Former Slovak national team member, Rastislav Kanuk explains why the X-Bionic Sphere in Samorin 🇸🇰 is the ultimate hotel and resort location for the European Aquatics Masters Championships.

    The venue is not just an elite competition area, but provides incredible leisure, food and relaxation opportunities for the entire family.

  • Advocates Stress Water Safety as Memorial Day Marks Summer’s Unofficial Start | FOX 61

    May 26, 2026

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    rokur
    in Learn To Swim, Organization, Safety

    In Norwalk, the Stewie the Duck Swim School combats tragic drowning statistics with water safety education, aiming to prevent accidents this Memorial Day weekend.

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