May 25, 2010

The Global Open Water Swimming Conference

The Global Open Water Swimming Conference in Long Beach, California on June 5th will bring together the world’s foremost experts on open water swimming. World open water swimming champions, Olympic champions, English Channel and Catalina Channel record holders, top professional marathon swimmers from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s together with some of history’s most decorated Olympic coaches and prominent triathlon coaches and personalities will share their experiences and insights on how to prepare optimally, train intelligently and swim well in the open water. Race directors of major open water swims from 14 countries will also share their visions of the future of open water swimming. Attendees can participate in a panel discussion and video analysis of the open water swimming techniques and racing tactics of the world’s best swimmers. Attendees will also be treated to dinner, receive special open water swimming products and an Open Water Swimming Almanac with all kinds of data and information. For more information, visit www.pacificopenwater.com.

Observers

If you have an interest in becoming an observer, please contact us at szornig@aol.com . We are always looking for people who share our love of the ocean and want to safely support our swimmers.

Semana Nautica 6 mile swim

The SBCSA requires all swimmers to have completed long distance swims in preparation for their attempt. If you are looking for a great tune-up swim prior to your swim, you might want to consider the July 11th 2010, Santa Barbara Semana Nautica 6 mile ocean swim. It is a great way to challenge yourself in channel island waters. For more information, please visit www.semananautica.com.

Interested in scheduling a swim?

If you 1) have put in the training 2) are experience in long distance open water swims 3) can handle cold water 4) have practiced swimming at night 5) are in excellent health and 5) have a sense of adventure, then we may have a challenging swim for you. Please email us at szornig@aol.com to learn more about swimming to, from, around and between the California Channel islands.