OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:55:18 GMT

Here's another one: www.grenadabroadcast.com/.../

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:42:19 GMT

Check out the race schedule that is posted at www.thewaterisopen.com

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:26:46 GMT

There appear to be a few Caribbean races on the Swim Jamaica calender. (Not all are in Jamaica.) At least one seems to have been between January and April this year, so maybe they'll hold it again next year. www.swimjamaica.com/.../asaj_2009_Calendar.htm

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:30:25 GMT

wow! How do you get a job as a swimguide? I've been interested in swimvacations for a while but haven't had the $ or time yet.

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:16:36 GMT

Hi slknight, I am an open water swimmer in Maine and I work with SwimVacation as a guide, photographer and marine naturalist. I went on SwimVacation last December, and loved it so much that I joined the team. It's a great week living aboard a luxury trimaran in the BVIs. We do 2 open water swims a day, at a distance anywhere from 1-3 miles, depending on what everyone feels like doing. One of the mottos for SwimVacation is "Your Distance at Your Pace" and it's really true. We are set up to guide swimmers of all abilities to a fulfilling swimming vacation. The accommodations are stellar, and living on board gives us the versatility to travel to wherever the conditions are best that day. We swim over coral reefs and amazing schools of fish, sea turtles, etc. There's also plenty of recreational activities to do when we're not swimming, and guests are free to participate as much or as little as they like. We also have clinics on stroke mechanics and race strategies, and slideshows about the local marine life for those interested. It's really a great time. You can see more information about SwimVacation on the website at http://www.swimvacation.com . We currently have a trip scheduled for Nov '09 with spots still available, and I think more are planned for winter / early spring of '10. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about it. Hope that helps! best, Heather

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

Former Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:15:10 GMT

I posted this some time back and don't remember the details, but somewhere in New Jersey they have 200 and 400 races in the winter in the ocean. Of course that may not be what you had in mind... -LBJ

RE: OW Races during Jan-April not in Hawaii?

slknight — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:31:29 GMT

Leonard, yeah, not exactly what I had in mind. :laugh2: Heather, fellow Maine-iac here. :wave: I would love to do a SwimVacation but am not interested in going for 7 days without my family. I'd love it if they would offer 4-day trips.