Doggy Nadine “The Michael Phelps of Yelps” Takes Home The Prize
Open Water Planet CEO Bobby Brewer: They call her the “Michael Phelps of Yelps; the “Tony Stark of Bark.” Everyone knew she was the favorite going in.
FINA Bylaw Changes Modify OW Team Races, Mandate Wetsuits Below 18°
Some updates to FINA’s bylaws will turn open water team races into true relay events at the World Championships and mandate the use of wetsuits when racing in water 18° C or below.
2016 RCP Tiburon Mile to air on Comcast SportsNet Nov 5th
Tune in Saturday November 5th at 6:30pm to relive the excitement, drama and fierce competition by the best swimmers in the world as they battle for the 2016 RCP Tiburon Mile crown.
Open Water Planet Steps Up Open Water Safety Protocols
Just a little over six years ago Fran Crippen past away while competing in an Open Water Event. As community, Open Water…
The First Ever “Ruff-Water Swim” to Take Place on South Padre Island
by Hank Randy Swimming legend has it that the famous Hall of Fame Swim Coach,Buck Dawson, had an idea to…
10 Things You Didn’t Know about South Padre Island
In preparation for the upcoming South Padre Open Water Festival on November 5-6, we wanted to share some key facts about the Island and why its one of the best open water destinations in the US.
Brazil’s Ana Marcela Cunha Undergoes Successful Surgery
Brazilian Olympian Ana Marcela Cunha underwent a successful surgery to remove her spleen this past Sunday, October 23rd.
VIDEO, PHOTO VAULT: Snyder Completes Alcatraz Swim For Sight
Video highlights courtesy of The Foundation For A Better Life, video edit courtesy of Coleman Hodges: The following is a press…
Watch: Sarah Thomas 56 Hour Historic Lake Swim
Sarah Thomas, the world record marathon swim – Lake Powell, AZ, completing in 56 hours and 5 minutes. This video shows…
Second Hong Kong Cross Harbor Swimmer Passes Away In Hospital
A participant of the 2016 Hong Kong Cross Harbor race that was listed in critical condition has died, marking the 2nd death of this year’s open water event.
The 5th Tel Aviv Port2Port Take Place Oct. 28th
The 5th Tel Aviv Corny Port2Port swim is due to take place on October 28th. The urban-coast scenic Port2Port swim,…
Brad Snyder To Take On 2-Mile Alcatraz Swim For Sight Sunday
Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Brad Snyder will compete in Sunday’s 2-mile open water Alcatraz Swim For Sight event to raise funds and awareness for visual impairments.
Annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor Race Resulted In 1 Death, 1 Critical
The annual Hong Kong Cross-Harbor race took place this past Saturday, October 15th, but a tragedy was part of this year’s event.
Rio Reflections with Open Water Olympian Haley Anderson
Two time Olympian Haley Anderson became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in open water swimming by winning a silver medal in the women’s 10K at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
Italians Ruffini and Bruni Sweep Hong Kong World Cup
Around 60 swimmers (36 men, 26 women) took the plunge today (October 15) in Hong Kong, for the seventh and…