munatones - overseas open water swims

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Former Member — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:38:43 GMT

Pictures from Round Christiansborg: http://openwater.dk/t2w_1437. Fotos fra FINAs 10 km World Cup-afsnit i København 2009 = Pics from 10 km World Cup event 2009, 5 times round Christiansborg Fotos fra Christiansborg Rundt 2009 = Pictures from the 2 km event (!!)

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Former Member — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:21:58 GMT

Round Christiansborg! A 2km swim in the channels surrounding Christiansborg, the Danish parliament. Christiansborg is located right in the center of wonderful Copenhagen. Really great event! If once is not enough, there's a 10 km event too, 5 times around the castle. Round Christiansborg takes place for the 5th time on August 28th 2010. In 2009 almost 1000 swimmers crossed the finishing line. Lots of noodlers, but also some of Denmarks best competitive swimmers dived in (including olympic participants). Fastest swimmer: 24 minutes. Slowest swimmer: 1h48m. The water will be around 20 degrees Celcius in August, wetsuits are allowed and recommended in the 2km event. In the 10 km event, wetsuits are not allowed if intending to swim for the Danish 10 km Championship - otherwise wetsuits are allowed and recommended. See you all there :D More information here: openwater.dk/t2w_924.asp

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floswimmer — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:22:10 GMT

:agree:Bermuda Round the Sound Swim!!!! I participated in this last year; it was great! It's well run and the organization - the BOWS are very friendly and welcoming. :angel:

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:26:44 GMT

The Fiji swims are in our northern summer--which tends to be their winter so the water felt comfortable for racing. I don't recall precisely the temperature but it was slightly warmer than Maui and much cooler than the Caymans. I don't know, it seems awful warm to me www.naia.com.fj/fiji.php

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Former Member — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:46:49 GMT

Ireland isn't on the list? Though as noted on another thread, we have some great swims. (Sandycove, Inishboffin, Lough Sheelin, Clew Baay etc)... I see that Fiji is in the lead. having swam there all I can say is that it is too hot for swimming very hard. We are talking bath water temperatures.

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floswimmer — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:22:02 GMT

Ireland isn't on the list? Though as noted on another thread, we have some great swims. (Sandycove, Inishboffin, Lough Sheelin, Clew Baay etc)... :DMy same question? I haven't participated in a swim but I did get over to Ireland once and would love to return again:)

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beireland — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:21:09 GMT

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Former Member — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:59:06 GMT

Ireland isn't on the list? Though as noted on another thread, we have some great swims. (Sandycove, Inishboffin, Lough Sheelin, Clew Baay etc)...

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Former Member — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:21:28 GMT

steven m. - the article was excellent. there are so many swims, and destinations, on the australian continent that it is very difficult to pick and choose. I would love to get to perth and fremantle... and figure out the swim later. your blog and websites are well known amongst us and much appreciated. thank you.

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:48:30 GMT

I noticed my name in the caption, so I figured I did or said something wrong. In a recent USMS Swimmer Magazine article, I wrote about different unique open water swims around the world - many of these events were events that many American swimmers have not yet heard about. I wrote the article under the assumption that most open water swimmers around the world have heard about the ocean swims in Australia. Ocean swims in Australia, magnificant open water swimming opportunities, have been going on for nearly a century. From short (Lorne Pier to Pub) to long (Rottnest Channel Swim), Australians host hundreds of remarkably fun, competitive and massive ocean swims. No country does it better than Australia. But I figured that most swimmers around the world already knew that, so I wrote about swims that people may not know. I did not mean to disrespect or ignore the Australian open water swimming events, it was simply a matter of informing Swimmer Magazine readers about lesser-known events.

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Former Member — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:03:47 GMT

Certainly Australia. How about Iceland(Sounds cold, I know) but it's one of the coolest places on Earth and although they are not known for their beer, they have plenty of it. Not to mention that with their economic collapse, getting there and staying there is a lot cheaper than it used to be. Iceland also has a Marathon and a few diving adventure if swimming there isn't enough.

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:41:18 GMT

every 'port of call' would be a fantastic experience... south africa is the current leading vote getter... they have some events that capture the imagination, but Cape Town and the Western Province make our pacific waters seem postively tropical!

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beireland — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:16:48 GMT

I've done some overseas swims--Fiji, Bermuda, Acapulco. The best I've done was the Fiji swim. I'd have to go with Australia for the dream destination though for open water swimming--although the Bosporus Swim in Istanbul is catching my attention and imagination....

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orca1946 — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:14:33 GMT

South Africa would be so cool !:cool:

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Former Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:42:47 GMT

The five villages of Cinque Terre, Italy - from Riomaggiore to Monterroso (or vice versa). It's about a 10K, I think. I was there a few years ago and swam from Vernazza to Monterroso (a much faster mode of travel than hiking, as it turned out). It was such a gorgeous swim that I decided, if I ever returned, I'd do the whole thing. If it could be considered "overseas"... the Na Pali Coast of Kauai (~16 miles) would be another tremendous swim -- in the summer months, at least (gets pretty wild in winter). It's quite commonly kayaked, but I haven't heard of anyone swimming it. OMG Cinque Terra is beautiful! I visited a long time ago but didn't swim.

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Former Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:24:51 GMT

I've seen on one of the swim-cation sites a swim that goes across a number of lakes in Bavaria. I keep picturing this beer at the end of every swim and I get tingly all over. I maintained the article's destinations... plentiful australia swims - too many to reference a destination i guess? pub jumping in ireland could model a bavaria swim. too.. out for a pint and a cup of clam chowder

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Former Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:11:57 GMT

Haha Dave I was thinking the same thing. I think Steve might have a sense of humour including New Zealand but not Oz :)

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Former Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:04:02 GMT

australia should be up there

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srcoyote — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:57:35 GMT

I've seen on one of the swim-cation sites a swim that goes across a number of lakes in Bavaria. I keep picturing this beer at the end of every swim and I get tingly all over.

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evmo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:49:58 GMT

I'm curious how forum participants feel about their dream open water swim... be specific as you like... The five villages of Cinque Terre, Italy - from Riomaggiore to Monterroso (or vice versa). It's about a 10K, I think. I was there a few years ago and swam from Vernazza to Monterosso (a much faster mode of travel than hiking, as it turned out). It was such a gorgeous swim that I decided, if I ever returned, I'd do the whole thing. If it could be considered "overseas"... the Na Pali Coast of Kauai (~16 miles) would be another tremendous swim -- in the summer months, at least (gets pretty wild in winter). It's quite commonly kayaked, but I haven't heard of anyone swimming it.