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70-year-old Baldock planning to become oldest to swim English Channel again

Feb 9, 2014

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in Open Water

Read for instance Business StandardÂ andÂ his fundraiser here

Cyril Baldock, 70, who swam the English Channel in 1985, has taken the challenge up again.

At that time, Baldock swam the English Channel from France to England in just 10 hours and 44 minutes under the guidance of the legendary long-distance swimmer Des Renford, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

In August, when the conditions are going to be appropriate, Baldock is going to take a plunge again into the frigid Channel waters – this time trying to swim from Shakespeare Beach, near Dover, to Cap Gris Nez.

Baldock is aiming to be the oldest person to swim the Channel, and wants to beat the record set in 2011 by Englishman Roger Allsopp when he was 70 years and four months.

However, apart from the swim marathon; finding a sponsor for his swim, who will raise money for the Melanoma Institute ofÂ Australia, is also in his mind

Baldock is hoping to swim the Channel in about 11 hours.
The importance of self esteem – Should Ian Thorpe just ‘cheer up’?

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Health

Listen to ABC Brisbane

WasÂ the death of actor Philip Seymour HoffmanÂ a tragedy or was he just a foolish junkie who had far too much going for him to do something as stupid as take heroin?

Should the successful swimmerÂ Ian Thorpejust cheer up or is he suffering from serious clinical depression?

Does success automatically give good self esteem? Does that judgemental little voice in the head always bring a senseÂ of peace orÂ is hard to silence the sound of criticism?

Elizabeth VanvinÂ is the CEO of Mind Shift: The National Self Esteem Initiative. You can find out more about Mind Shift by clickingÂ here.
Instructional videos are an invaluable tool for swimming instructors

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Guest Post, Organization, Safety

Guest post by learn-to-swim.com

When it comes to teaching people how to learn to swim, instructors obviously rely on theÂ practical work that they do in the pool. As multimedia technology continues to develop, though,Â it is wise for instructors to make use of other tools in their teaching such as online videos andÂ DVDs.

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2014 aQuellÃ© Midmar Mile Day 1 Highlights

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Open Water, Wow

“Andrew Martens of RC Helicam provides outstanding aerial footage of the aQuellÃ© Midmar Mile in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Day 1 shows the first 4 heats of the 2014 edition with over 15,000 competitors.”
The swimming pigs of Exuma

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Fun, Nature

“A friendly group of swimming pigs off of one of the Exuma Cays” (Bahamas)
Swimming Holiday British Virgin Islands | SwimTrek Adventure Holidays

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Open Water, Wow

Swimming Adventures in the British Virgin Islands.
Swimtrek is the go-to swimming adventure holidays.

For more information visit:Â http://www.swimtrek.com.
Growing up Swimming with Sharks

Feb 9, 2014

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rokur

in Nature, Wow

“For the Rumneys, John and Linda, and daughters Jenna, Nikki and Shannon, the Low Isles is part of their home. Linda says ‘the kids’ have been coming here to swim and snorkel for over 20 years. For the Rumneys, it’s the closest they have to a local park and they’ve been instrumental in its protection – its one of the few forested islands on the inner reef that doesn’t have a resort.”
Polar Bear Swim at Dartmouth’s 2014 Winter Carnival

Feb 8, 2014

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rokur

in Winter Swimming

“Jump into the icy waters of Occom Pond for the Polar Bear Swim, one of the many events taking place during Dartmouth’s 2014 Winter Carnival.”
The Race Club: Swimming Workouts – Dryland Stretching Exercises

Feb 8, 2014

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rokur

in Dryland, Technique

“The best Swimming technique begins with a solid warmup – for more swimming workouts please visit www.theraceclub.com. Having a good dryland training program will work towards an increase in flexibility and improvement in strength especially in the smaller muscles that help achieve a more streamline shape in the water.”