munatones - overseas open water swims

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.

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.

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

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.

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:)

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.

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

: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:

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

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 (!!)