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Includes worldwide event details and contact information.
http://www.oceanswims.com/
Sponsors of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Great Hudson River Swim, Little Red Lighthouse Swim and the Wrong Way Swim. Collection of articles related to open water swimming, training tips, and information on braving the English Channel.
http://www.nycswim.com
Contains reports on events, a calendar of swims, advice for preparation and training for long distance events, links, and photo gallery.
http://members.madasafish.com/~bldsa/
Discover information on the organization, photos, calendar, contacts and event reports.
http://www.bldsa.org.uk/
Photos and results from the championships in Waikiki, Hawaii, 10/29-11/04/2000.
http://www.geocities.com/rleffanta/fina.html
Governing body of official swim records for swimming the English Channel. Includes records, history, FAQs, news, and shopping regalia.
http://www.channelswimmingassociation.com/
Open water swim history of marathon swimmer Ted Erikson (Lake Michigan/English Channel) and pioneer swimming dog Umbra (Bosporous/Dardanelles). Includes long distance links.
http://www.sdogv.com/swim.html
A comprehensive guide to swimming the Channel, written by swimmers for swimmers, and including links to the list of Channel swims.
http://www.channelswimming.net
Offers information on Simon Murie's solo swim of the English Channel in September 2002.
http://www.swimtrek.com
Has safety advice, essays, reviews of swimming places, a message board and links to clubs. The Association promotes swimming in natural bodies of water.
http://www.river-swimming.co.uk/
Facts, history, and links about open water swimming.
http://www.didyouknow.cd/aroundtheworld/swimming.htm