I recently read a funny article by a USMS swimmer who did a couple of open water swims in the UK.
I'm orginally from Berkeley, CA, but have been living in Italy for 21+ years. This year I participated in 3KM in Riccione, 3KM and 5KM in Baratti, did a crossing of the Strait of Messina, and will participate in a 1 mile and a 2KM this weekend near Lerici (Cinque Terre area).
I've gotten so used to the Italian system (the races are usually organized by the National Swimming Federation "FIN", or "UISP" which would be more like the YMCA) that I fear I have no perspective left on the differences from the USA.
I'm looking forward to reading any of your stories. If you're coming to Italy for a race, let me know!
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Hi Gerald!
Wow - what an idea! Italy to Croatia. I know a group of Italian swimmers who did Croatia - Italy (Rimini) last year as a relay. The swim was over 100KM and took almost 48 hours. They had a great time!
I'll post your proposal on the Italian Masters Forum and see if anyone's interested. There are enough crazy folks online there, let's just see!
By the way, the story of our Strait of Messina swim is on the Italian swimming site today at:
Stretti nello Stretto
It's in Italian.
Ciao!
Hi Gerald!
Wow - what an idea! Italy to Croatia. I know a group of Italian swimmers who did Croatia - Italy (Rimini) last year as a relay. The swim was over 100KM and took almost 48 hours. They had a great time!
I'll post your proposal on the Italian Masters Forum and see if anyone's interested. There are enough crazy folks online there, let's just see!
By the way, the story of our Strait of Messina swim is on the Italian swimming site today at:
Stretti nello Stretto
It's in Italian.
Ciao!
