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WOWSA Welcomes Technology and Finance Leader Ryan Hall to Board of Directors
WOWSA Welcomes Technology and Finance Leader Ryan Hall to Board of Directors
Chief Technology Officer at Coastal and Member Brings Strategic Leadership Experience to Open Water Swimming Governance The World Open Water Swimming
Boracay Platinum Waves: The Philippines’ First Point-to-Point 10K – World Open Water Swimming Association
Boracay Platinum Waves: The Philippines’ First Point-to-Point 10K – World Open Water Swimming Association
Race Spotlight for WOWSA Certified Event Eight weeks before race day, we caught up with Race Director Vince Garcia to talk about what makes Boracay
WOWSA 2025: Five Highlights That Shaped the Year – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA 2025: Five Highlights That Shaped the Year – World Open Water Swimming Association
As open water swimming continues to grow worldwide, 2025 was a year of consolidation for WOWSA — less about expanding outward, and more about
Announcing the WOWSA Drowning Prevention Fund – World Open Water Swimming Association
Announcing the WOWSA Drowning Prevention Fund – World Open Water Swimming Association
Most drownings happen in open water — but most prevention still isn’t built for open water. That gap doesn’t just cost lives. It also makes it harder to
SWIM-1028 Charalampos Taiganidis - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
SWIM-1028 Charalampos Taiganidis - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
The full swim story — the route, the conditions, the people — shared for lessons, inspiration, and much-deserved recognition. Charalampos Taiganidis Paphos port to Larnaca’s fishing Harbour Greek open water swimmer Charalampos Taiganidis covered an extraordinary 132.46 km in 58 […]
SWIM-1013 Kate Gillwood - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
SWIM-1013 Kate Gillwood - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
The full swim story — the route, the conditions, the people — shared for lessons, inspiration, and much-deserved recognition. Kate Gillwood Iseo Lake crossing from Sarnico to Pisogne, Italy On September 5, 2025, Kate Gillwood completed a remarkable 22.8 km […]
Seven Continents of Cold – World Open Water Swimming Association
Seven Continents of Cold – World Open Water Swimming Association
Lynton Mortensen’s Incredible Path Through the Ice 7s Lynton Mortensen, Oceans Seven swimmer & IMSHOF Honoree, didn’t set out to chase records. He set
Nevis to St. Kitts: A Warm-Water Channel Adventure in the Caribbean – World Open Water Swimming Association
Nevis to St. Kitts: A Warm-Water Channel Adventure in the Caribbean – World Open Water Swimming Association
SwimTrek’s Nevis–St. Kitts experience is built around one unforgettable moment: crossing the channel between two Caribbean islands under your own power.
Announcing The WOWSA Integrity Fund – World Open Water Swimming Association
Announcing The WOWSA Integrity Fund – World Open Water Swimming Association
As 2025 ends, we want to share what's at stake for open water swimming—and why your support matters now. Open water swimming is growing fast. More
How Marathon Swims Get Verified – World Open Water Swimming Association
How Marathon Swims Get Verified – World Open Water Swimming Association
Marathon swimming is having a moment. New routes. New coastlines. Swimmers are designing challenges across waterways never considered before. It's an
SWIM-0043 Karolina Szczepaniak - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
SWIM-0043 Karolina Szczepaniak - World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
The full swim story — the route, the conditions, the people — shared for lessons, inspiration, and much-deserved recognition. karolina szczepaniak assisted swim – baltic-sea Verified Attempt / Not Ratified Karolina Szczepaniak undertook a one-way swim from Łeba, Poland toward […]
LIVE DISCUSSION: The True Story Behind "Vindication Swim" — and the Birth of Channel Rules – World Open Water Swimming Association
LIVE DISCUSSION: The True Story Behind "Vindication Swim" — and the Birth of Channel Rules – World Open Water Swimming Association
Join us for a global conversation with the filmmakers and channel enthusiasts. Date: Sunday, November 23rd Time: 6:00 PM London / 1:00 PM New York /
SWIM-0032 Ross Edgley – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
SWIM-0032 Ross Edgley – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
Resurrecting a Forgotten Hero: Interview with "Vindication Swim" Director Elliott Hasler – World Open Water Swimming Association
Resurrecting a Forgotten Hero: Interview with "Vindication Swim" Director Elliott Hasler – World Open Water Swimming Association
In 1927, Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. Nearly a century later, her story returns to the spotlight in
SWIM-0165 Cameron Bellamy – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
SWIM-0165 Cameron Bellamy – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
WOWSA Media Guide: Reporting on Marathon Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Media Guide: Reporting on Marathon Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
This guide is designed to help journalists, media outlets, bloggers, and community members report accurately on marathon swimming. It provides context, definitions, and best practices for covering one of the world’s most challenging endurance sports. Key Concepts to Understand 1. Definitions Matter 2. Types of Ratification 3. Records 4. Transparency & Documentation Ratification depends on […]
Charalampos Taiganidis Attempts 160 km Mediterranean Swim in Cyprus – World Open Water Swimming Association
Charalampos Taiganidis Attempts 160 km Mediterranean Swim in Cyprus – World Open Water Swimming Association
Charalampos Taiganidis, Greece’s most decorated Paralympic swimmer with 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze), has taken his career beyond the pool and
WOWSA Welcomes Sid Cassidy to the Board of Directors – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Welcomes Sid Cassidy to the Board of Directors – World Open Water Swimming Association
Legendary Administrator Brings Five Decades of Open Water Swimming Leadership to WOWSA The World Open Water Swimming Association is honored to announce
WOWSA Board Meeting Recap: Ratifications, Awards, Education – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Board Meeting Recap: Ratifications, Awards, Education – World Open Water Swimming Association
Beyond the Breakers 2025: Mapping the Future of Open Water Swimming
Beyond the Breakers 2025: Mapping the Future of Open Water Swimming
Our sport thrives when we stay curious, listen widely, share knowledge freely, and put safety and joy at the heart of everything we do. That’s why WOWSA
Trailer Drop: David Olvera’s Limitless Manhattan – World Open Water Swimming Association
Trailer Drop: David Olvera’s Limitless Manhattan – World Open Water Swimming Association
Collegiate Open Water Swimming Makes Waves as MPSF Championship Heads to Long Beach – World Open Water Swimming Association
Collegiate Open Water Swimming Makes Waves as MPSF Championship Heads to Long Beach – World Open Water Swimming Association
Epic Swim Around Ibiza: A Pioneering Feat of Two Champions – World Open Water Swimming Association
Epic Swim Around Ibiza: A Pioneering Feat of Two Champions – World Open Water Swimming Association
Love, Trust, and Cold Water: A Father’s Account of Jiya Rai’s Catalina Swim – World Open Water Swimming Association
Love, Trust, and Cold Water: A Father’s Account of Jiya Rai’s Catalina Swim – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Tragedy to Triumph: Jeremias Mateo Swims the North Channel – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Tragedy to Triumph: Jeremias Mateo Swims the North Channel – World Open Water Swimming Association
Safety, Standards, and the Baltic Sea: Inside POWSA’s Rise – World Open Water Swimming Association
Safety, Standards, and the Baltic Sea: Inside POWSA’s Rise – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bay Area Open Water Swimmers Rally to Save Water Safety Kids' Program – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bay Area Open Water Swimmers Rally to Save Water Safety Kids' Program – World Open Water Swimming Association
The Swimmer’s Safety Net: Webinar Recap – World Open Water Swimming Association
The Swimmer’s Safety Net: Webinar Recap – World Open Water Swimming Association
Introducing the Saint Helena Island Ultra Marathon Swim: A New Open Water Challenge – World Open Water Swimming Association
Introducing the Saint Helena Island Ultra Marathon Swim: A New Open Water Challenge – World Open Water Swimming Association
The Swimmer’s Safety Net: Building Trust in Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
The Swimmer’s Safety Net: Building Trust in Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
Healing Against the Current – World Open Water Swimming Association
Healing Against the Current – World Open Water Swimming Association
First Documented Circumnavigation of Espíritu Santo Island – World Open Water Swimming Association
First Documented Circumnavigation of Espíritu Santo Island – World Open Water Swimming Association
Becoming A Marathon Swimmer: Christine Coppola’s Channel Quest – World Open Water Swimming Association
Becoming A Marathon Swimmer: Christine Coppola’s Channel Quest – World Open Water Swimming Association
Charleston’s First Trident Swim Honors Navy SEALs Through Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
Charleston’s First Trident Swim Honors Navy SEALs Through Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
Maarten van der Weijden’s 24-Hour Swim through Amsterdam Canals – World Open Water Swimming Association
Maarten van der Weijden’s 24-Hour Swim through Amsterdam Canals – World Open Water Swimming Association
Ross Edgley Completes First Documented Swim Around Iceland Pending Ratification – World Open Water Swimming Association
Ross Edgley Completes First Documented Swim Around Iceland Pending Ratification – World Open Water Swimming Association
Victor Piñeiro on the First Solo Crossing from the Isle of Man to Ardglass, Ireland – World Open Water Swimming Association
Victor Piñeiro on the First Solo Crossing from the Isle of Man to Ardglass, Ireland – World Open Water Swimming Association
Catherine Breed Sets Overall Record From Farallon Islands to Golden Gate Bridge – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
Catherine Breed Sets Overall Record From Farallon Islands to Golden Gate Bridge – World Open Water Swimming Association Ratifications Reports
The Altea Relay: A Comedy of Errors in the Tuscan Sea – World Open Water Swimming Association
The Altea Relay: A Comedy of Errors in the Tuscan Sea – World Open Water Swimming Association
Last Channel Standing: Andreas Waschburger Eyes the North Channel, and Oceans Seven Record – World Open Water Swimming Association
Last Channel Standing: Andreas Waschburger Eyes the North Channel, and Oceans Seven Record – World Open Water Swimming Association
Catherine Breed Completes Southeast Farallon Island to Golden Gate Bridge Swim, WOWSA Committee to Review Documentation – World Open Water Swimming Association
Catherine Breed Completes Southeast Farallon Island to Golden Gate Bridge Swim, WOWSA Committee to Review Documentation – World Open Water Swimming Association
Beyond the Breakers 2025: Premier Open Water Swimming Conference Returns to Massachusetts – World Open Water Swimming Association
Beyond the Breakers 2025: Premier Open Water Swimming Conference Returns to Massachusetts – World Open Water Swimming Association
Catherine Breed launches 30-mile Farallon Islands to Golden Gate Record Attempt – World Open Water Swimming Association
Catherine Breed launches 30-mile Farallon Islands to Golden Gate Record Attempt – World Open Water Swimming Association
Swim the Bosphorus: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Crossing – World Open Water Swimming Association
Swim the Bosphorus: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Crossing – World Open Water Swimming Association
All-Amputee Veteran Team Conquers the English Channel Again – World Open Water Swimming Association
All-Amputee Veteran Team Conquers the English Channel Again – World Open Water Swimming Association
Waikiki Roughwater Swim: 54 Years of Tradition – World Open Water Swimming Association
Waikiki Roughwater Swim: 54 Years of Tradition – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bárbara Hernández on Becoming the First South American Woman to Swim the English Channel Double – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bárbara Hernández on Becoming the First South American Woman to Swim the English Channel Double – World Open Water Swimming Association
“The Sea Makes Me Free”: Tuna Tunca on Conquering the English Channel – World Open Water Swimming Association
“The Sea Makes Me Free”: Tuna Tunca on Conquering the English Channel – World Open Water Swimming Association
Turks & Caicos Race for the Conch Celebrates 15th Anniversary in Crystal-Clear Caribbean Waters – World Open Water Swimming Association
Turks & Caicos Race for the Conch Celebrates 15th Anniversary in Crystal-Clear Caribbean Waters – World Open Water Swimming Association
Alex Kostich Breaks Lake Tahoe “True Width” Record – World Open Water Swimming Association
Alex Kostich Breaks Lake Tahoe “True Width” Record – World Open Water Swimming Association
What Inclusion Looks Like: A Para Perspective on Open Water Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
What Inclusion Looks Like: A Para Perspective on Open Water Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
World’s Largest Open Water Relay Draws Record Field Across Lake Tahoe – World Open Water Swimming Association
World’s Largest Open Water Relay Draws Record Field Across Lake Tahoe – World Open Water Swimming Association
Extreme Conditions and Historic Firsts at the 2025 Open Water World Championships – World Open Water Swimming Association
Extreme Conditions and Historic Firsts at the 2025 Open Water World Championships – World Open Water Swimming Association
Rob Woodhouse Conquers Oceans Seven and Charts a Bold Future for Australian Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
Rob Woodhouse Conquers Oceans Seven and Charts a Bold Future for Australian Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
Sea Lanes Brighton: SwimTrek’s Simon Murie on Building the UK’s Open Water Hub – World Open Water Swimming Association
Sea Lanes Brighton: SwimTrek’s Simon Murie on Building the UK’s Open Water Hub – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Waikiki to Tahoe: The Roddes Love Open Water Swimming
From Waikiki to Tahoe: The Roddes Love Open Water Swimming
Endurance Swimmer Catherine Breed Begins Lake Tahoe Perimeter Swim as Stepping Stone to “Swim California”Expedition – World Open Water Swimming Association
Endurance Swimmer Catherine Breed Begins Lake Tahoe Perimeter Swim as Stepping Stone to “Swim California”Expedition – World Open Water Swimming Association
Gerrard Gosens Makes History as First Totally Blind Athlete from Birth to Complete NYC’s 20 Bridges Swim – World Open Water Swimming Association
Gerrard Gosens Makes History as First Totally Blind Athlete from Birth to Complete NYC’s 20 Bridges Swim – World Open Water Swimming Association
Seven Miles Short: How Odyssey Squad Took on the Channel’s ‘Impossible’ Route – World Open Water Swimming Association
Seven Miles Short: How Odyssey Squad Took on the Channel’s ‘Impossible’ Route – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA and STA Launch Global ‘Safer Together’ Initiative to Raise Safety Guidance in Open Water Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA and STA Launch Global ‘Safer Together’ Initiative to Raise Safety Guidance in Open Water Swimming – World Open Water Swimming Association
Exploring Swimpacking with Frank Hurd – World Open Water Swimming Association
Exploring Swimpacking with Frank Hurd – World Open Water Swimming Association
Jorge Villegas: A Journey Built on Empathy & Commitment
Jorge Villegas: A Journey Built on Empathy & Commitment
Celebrating Service: A Conversation with Richard Broer, 2025 Dale Petranech Award Honoree – World Open Water Swimming Association
Celebrating Service: A Conversation with Richard Broer, 2025 Dale Petranech Award Honoree – World Open Water Swimming Association
Tahoe Tips: How to Train Smart for High-Altitude Marathon Swims – World Open Water Swimming Association
Tahoe Tips: How to Train Smart for High-Altitude Marathon Swims – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Mexico to Manhattan: David Olvera’s Record Swim and the Joy of Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Mexico to Manhattan: David Olvera’s Record Swim and the Joy of Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
Open Water, Open Mind: Becca Mann on Resilience, Records, and Writing Her Own Story – World Open Water Swimming Association
Open Water, Open Mind: Becca Mann on Resilience, Records, and Writing Her Own Story – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bay to Baltimore: Katie Pumphrey on Adaptation, Art, and Advocacy – World Open Water Swimming Association
Bay to Baltimore: Katie Pumphrey on Adaptation, Art, and Advocacy – World Open Water Swimming Association
Fastest Across Kaiwi: Haley Chasin on Sharks, Swells, and Staying Calm – World Open Water Swimming Association
Fastest Across Kaiwi: Haley Chasin on Sharks, Swells, and Staying Calm – World Open Water Swimming Association
Q&A with Gerrard Gosens: "Anything Is Possible" – World Open Water Swimming Association
Q&A with Gerrard Gosens: "Anything Is Possible" – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Signs Swimmable Cities Charter on World Bathing Day – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Signs Swimmable Cities Charter on World Bathing Day – World Open Water Swimming Association
Strokes & Brushstrokes: Robert Spooner on Art, Endurance, and Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
Strokes & Brushstrokes: Robert Spooner on Art, Endurance, and Open Water – World Open Water Swimming Association
George & La Tourette Pull Off Double Win at Berryessa! – World Open Water Swimming Association
George & La Tourette Pull Off Double Win at Berryessa! – World Open Water Swimming Association
Flavio Toi Becomes First to Complete 76 km Ilha Grande Circumnavigation in Brazil – World Open Water Swimming Association
Flavio Toi Becomes First to Complete 76 km Ilha Grande Circumnavigation in Brazil – World Open Water Swimming Association
History Made on the Isle of Jersey: IMSHOF 2025 Induction Weekend Honors the Global Open Water Community – World Open Water Swimming Association
History Made on the Isle of Jersey: IMSHOF 2025 Induction Weekend Honors the Global Open Water Community – World Open Water Swimming Association
Breathwork & Open Water Swimming With Apnea & Peak Performance Coach Ricardo Urbina
Breathwork & Open Water Swimming With Apnea & Peak Performance Coach Ricardo Urbina
Joe Zemaitis Named IMSHOF Honor Swimmer for Pioneering 130+ Marathon Swims – World Open Water Swimming Association
Joe Zemaitis Named IMSHOF Honor Swimmer for Pioneering 130+ Marathon Swims – World Open Water Swimming Association
How Baykeeper is Protecting the San Francisco Bay for Swimmers and What You Can Do – World Open Water Swimming Association
How Baykeeper is Protecting the San Francisco Bay for Swimmers and What You Can Do – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Oregon to Mexico: A Swimmer’s Love Letter to California Waters – World Open Water Swimming Association
From Oregon to Mexico: A Swimmer’s Love Letter to California Waters – World Open Water Swimming Association
Overcoming Fear in Open Water & The Birth of a Marathon Swimmer
Overcoming Fear in Open Water & The Birth of a Marathon Swimmer
Régent Claude LaCoursière (1935–2025) – World Open Water Swimming Association
Régent Claude LaCoursière (1935–2025) – World Open Water Swimming Association
Ross Edgley Launches 100+ Day Assisted Stage Swim Around Iceland – World Open Water Swimming Association
Ross Edgley Launches 100+ Day Assisted Stage Swim Around Iceland – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Awards 2024 Virtual Ceremony
WOWSA Awards 2024 Virtual Ceremony
WOWSA Awards 2024 - Public Vote – World Open Water Swimming Association
WOWSA Awards 2024 - Public Vote – World Open Water Swimming Association
Master Open Water Coaching: 7 Expert-Led Clinics
Master Open Water Coaching: 7 Expert-Led Clinics
Registration Now Open for 2025 Trans Tahoe Solo – Join the Challenge! – World Open Water Swimming Association
Registration Now Open for 2025 Trans Tahoe Solo – Join the Challenge! – World Open Water Swimming Association
Coaches Education Program
Coaches Education Program
Swimmer Registration for the Ultramarathon Swim Series
Swimmer Registration for the Ultramarathon Swim Series
Open Water Swimming News
Open Water Swimming News
How To Train For Open Water Swimming In A Pool With Coach Joe Zemaitis – World Open Water Swimming Association
How To Train For Open Water Swimming In A Pool With Coach Joe Zemaitis – World Open Water Swimming Association
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