Hundreds of swimmers welcomed 2026 by plunging into the chilly Mediterranean Sea at Barcelona’s Barceloneta beach as part of the city’s traditional New Year’s Day swim.
Under clear winter skies, participants ran from the sand into waters measuring around 14.5°C, many wearing Santa hats and festive accessories. Longtime swimmers said the annual dip is the perfect way to begin the year, celebrating together with family and friends on the beach.
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Registration Open for City of Reno Swim Lessons | KTVN 2 News Nevada
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Alki Beach New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim 2026 | West Seattle Blog
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‘Shocking’ Decline in Swimming Standards for Children in Australia | Sky News Australia
Royal Life Saving Australia CEO Justin Scarr says the decline in swimming standards for children in Australia should be “shocking all of us”.
“Fifty metres is what we say should be a benchmark for children leaving primary school,” Dr Scarr told Sky News contributor Jaimee Rogers.
“50 per cent can’t swim that at all.”
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Happy New Year
This Monday 29 December 2025, we got the long-awaited new 25m-pool in my local community, which is why I am sharing this photo :-)
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Body Recovered Near Wilder Ranch Identified by Family as Possible Shark Attack Victim | KSBW Action News 8
Body recovered near Wilder Ranch identified by family as possible shark attack victim
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Japanese Visitor, 26, Drowns After Jumping From Cliffs at South Point, Hawaii | KHON2 News
A 26-year-old Japanese man died in an apparent drowning off South Point Sunday, according to Hawaii island police.
At 1:31 p.m., officers responded to a report of a possible drowning at Kalae Cove Park.
Police said the man, identified as Kan Ogoshi of Setagaya, Japan, and his family were visiting the area when he jumped from the cliffs into the ocean.
Witnesses told police that he did not resurface.
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For the First Time, Manual High School Has Its Own Swim Team | 9NEWS
The swim team was started thanks to the school community, and people who have pushed for it for years.
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Swimming With Sharks: Great Whites and Humans Get Closer Than Ever | Al Jazeera
On the sunny beaches of Southern California, surfers and swimmers often share the waves… with sharks! Researchers reveal that encounters with great white sharks are more common than you might think.