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  • What is electric shock drowning and how can you avoid it?

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Safety

    As summer begins in North America, know the risks and signs of electric shock drowning (ESD). In this episode of Learn Something New™ by NFPA Journal®, you’ll learn what ESD is, how you can detect the risk, and some of the ways to prevent it. Learn more at https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education….

    https://youtu.be/KbHNe35f-NM

  • 15 Places You Should Never Swim

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Nature

    There are a lot of dangerous bodies of water out there. Whether it’s the gentle, lapping water of a seemingly harmless stream or the dangerous toxic dumping grounds identified by the “otherworldly” colors they project, there is just some waters in this world best avoided. Check out the 15 places in the world you should never swim. Some, you shouldn’t even touch

  • How to be a better open water swimmer

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Open Water

    Welcome back to another video everyone. As open water venues are opening up I thought it would be a good idea to talk through some open water tips to improve your swimming and get you more comfortable in the open water.

  • Local woman teaches swim lessons, neighbors want her to stop

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

    “Miss Rita” as she is known, has been teaching young children how to swim, for more than 30 years. And some of Rita’s neighbors want her swim lessons shut down.

  • Top Swim Skills To Master | Essential Swimming Tips For Beginners

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Technique

    Whether you are swimming in the pool or out in the open water, there are a few key skills that can help to make that swim experience more efficient, a whole lot easier and let’s face it, more enjoyable for us at the same time! Here are some of our essential tips!

  • Two Lap Swimmers in Each Lane

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Swimming Pools

    Old Town Hot Springs will now allow two swimmers in each lap lane, as long as they enter the pool from different sides and maintain six-foot distancing.

    https://youtu.be/1IacYURJESI

  • BBC Radio Solent Interview – Socially Distanced Swimming in Ryde, Isle of Wight

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Fun

    BBC Radio Solent Interview – 15th June 2020 – Pat Sissons talks with socially distanced ‘swimmers’ – Tina, Maria, Georgie, Tracy, Liana

  • Swimming Safety: Making sure kids are prepared

    Jun 19, 2020

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety

  • Backyard Sports – Innovative swimming practice

    Jun 19, 2020

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    by

    rokur
    in Triathlon

    When you can’t get out to an Olympic-style pool, you’ve gotta find your own ways to practice. Owen Hoak did just that as he trains to compete in the Ironman Wisconsin race in September by swimming with a rope tied to his waist.

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