The 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference




Join Us this Year in Long Beach, California!

The 2012 GOWSC takes place at the RMS Queen Mary Ship and Marine Stadium.
Click HERE for the event details.



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The 100-Meter Swim | The 800-Meter Swim | The 1.5K Swim | The 5K Swim | The 10K Swim

 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
North side beach at Marine Stadium in Long Beach starting at 9:00 AM
  • 100-meter newcomer swim
  • 800-meter swim (½ loop of the Olympic 10 km Marathon Swim course)
  • 1 loop of the Olympic Triathlon swim course (1.5 kilometers)
  • 3 loops of the Olympic 10 km Marathon Swim course (5 kilometers)
  • 6 loops of the Olympic 10 km Marathon Swim course (10 kilometers)

Open Water Swimming is for Everyone!

Even an All-Pro NFL Player...

NFL All-Pro and ESPN football analyst Marcellus Wiley first convinced himself that swimming was within his realm of possibility.

He asked for help. Then he put his swimsuit on, bought a pair of goggles, found a pool and jumped in.

Finally, he was patient - and started working diligently on conquering his fears.
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Marcellus Wiley says, "It's your turn..."


A Magazine Devoted to Open Water Swimming

Open Water Source highly recommends H2Open Magazine

Simon Griffiths is the Publisher, Founder and Editor of H2Open Magazine, the world's first and only magazine devoted to open water swimming.
As described by the Griffiths, "H2Open Magazine is a new publication for anyone who loves open water swimming whether you are a beginner or an experienced veteran, taking on a long-distance challenge, doing your first mass participation race or simply looking for a beautiful place to take a dip.

"Our writers include Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, Simon Murie, founder of SwimTrek, Dan Bullock, founder and head coach at Swim for Tri, Paul Newsome, founder of Swim Smooth, and Rick Kiddle, ex-international triathlete and coach to model Jodie Kidd.

"We also have a panel of experts to answer swimming-related questions including Steven Munatones, and Colin Hill, organizer of the British Gas Great Swim Series."

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H2Open Magazine is the world's first magazine dedicated to our sport.

Published in the UK

Available on subscription in print or electronic formats.


 
 




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