Challenge Wanaka, Friday 20 Feb Swim the Course
7:00am, Wanaka Lakefront (Challenge Wanaka Swim Start). Free for athletes, $5 for non-athletes. Registration at 6.30am.
Visibility whilst swimming, cap colour comparison
Interesting comparison from a recent Coast Guard exercise, showing swimmers in the water with varying colours of caps. One of our members with the Real Swim Bag for extra visibility. […]
Deep Water Swim 8/2
Deep Water Swim 8/2, thanks to harbour master Craig and Jamie on the kayak. Another day in paradise with 18 degree water temp and nice calm water.
Tips from Adam Walker, Open Water Swimming in the Cold
Some useful advice here, and timely given the fresh snow on the mountains! https://adamsoceans7.wordpress.com/2014/11/19/how-to-mentally-cope-with-the-cold-in-open-water-swimming/ You might also want to checkout a video on what you can expect from his Wanaka camp
Open Water Swim Sessions With Coach Fi Hezinger
The Wanaka Lake Swimmers Club is sponsoring a series of Open Water Swim sessions with Coach Fi Hezinger. Great chance to learn important skills for racing, group swimming, handling the […]
1 Day Technical Open Water Swim Camp with Adam Walker
On the 10th January (2015), “Ocean Walker” Adam Walker is putting on a 1 day swim camp here in Wanaka. A great opportunity for those looking to brush up on […]
2014/2015 lake swimming season nearly upon us
It’s labour day weekend, so that can only mean one thing (…or a couple, if you include Wanakafest ;) ) — lake swimming season is here. As per the last […]
Ten Common Myths of Cold Water Swimming
Season just about to start again and the water is still cold so a bit of timely advice from the Lone Swimmer…. Ten Common Myths of Cold Water Swimming. via […]
Adam Walk Swim Clinics
Hi folks. Anyone interested in a 2-day clinic with channel-swimmer Adam Walker? He’s considering a trip to Wanaka if the interest is there. Please get in touch with us if you […]
LoneSwimmer Has No Balls
Just in case you haven’t followed this guy’s blog to date, he’s just won another award for his open water swimming writing, it’s just a good blog for so many […]
