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Are moon jellyfish safe to touch and swim through? | Openwater Wild Swimming in Scotland
Swim safe with moon jellyfish massed in Loch Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Scotland.
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Swim England thanks its volunteers
To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, Swim England CEO Jane Nickerson sends a message to all volunteers, officials and parents who are helping athletes through the most challenging moment of their careers.
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The Rottnest channel swim trailer
A trailer of a doco that is yet to come in the future. This documentary is about a pool swimmer and an ocean swimmer swimming the Rottnest channel swim. Release date: September- October 2020
https://youtu.be/1V4C0Wk-W-k
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‘Bows Kitchen – Grilling by Hawaii Swim & Dive Coach Elliot Ptasnik
University of Hawai‘i head men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach Elliot Ptasnik, aka “The Grillmaster” cooks up some steaks, burgers, and a vegetable medley in this week’s episode of ‘Bows Kitchen presented by Safeway.
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Wild swimming – what you need to know
Wild swimming is an activity that takes place in some natural waters, such as rivers and lakes.
It’s important for wild swimming enthusiasts to know that there are a number of factors that affect river water quality. Water companies can have an influence, along with other activities such as agricultural practices, septic tanks and road drainage, too.
For more information visit: https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/environ…
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Courage and Vulnerability: Lady Vol swimmer shares mental health journey
Lady Vol swimming and diving senior Kaitlin Harty’s favorite quote comes from a friendly neighbor in a red sweater – Mister Rogers.
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.â€
“It basically sums up what I believe, the more that you talk about something and the more you get into depth about the things, the more you understand what’s happening,” Harty said.
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Two Italian swimmers killed in air crash
Two Italian competitive swimmers died on Sunday when their ultralight aircraft crashed after take-off, the Italian swimming federation (FIN) confirmed.
Fabio Lombini, 22, and Gioele Rossetti, 23, were killed when their plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from the Crazy Fly flight school at Nettuno, 60km south of Rome.
“The Federation, distraught and stunned, expresses its deepest condolences to family, friends and clubs,” the FIN said in a statement, adding that Rossetti appeared to be piloting the plane.
Lombini was taking part in a three-day training camp at the Italian national swimming complex at nearby Ostia.
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Shark sneaks up on swimmer at Bondi Beach
Bondi is home to sharks of all shapes and sizes. Spot the locals, Norman the Grey Nurse and Homer the Hammerhead.