Orca
September 16, 2021
DO ATHLETES EVER REALLY RETIRE?
When people ask if I will ever do Ironman again, my answer is always the same. If you were an accountant and you retired from accounting, would you keep doing accounting in your spare time?
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Orca
September 14, 2021
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE SWIMMING IN OPEN WATER
Going to the ocean or lakes in search of that unique sense of freedom in the water is a delight and an adventure for any open water swimmer, but it bears remembering that this must be done in a sustainable and conscious way, with total respect for the env
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Orca
September 10, 2021
WILD YOGA AND THE SEA. DECOMPRESSING AND CONNECTING WITH NATURE, ONESELF AND EACH OTHER
I have the privilege of teaching a yoga program with Open Minds Active, leading outdoor sessions to build confidence and connection for young adults with learning difficulties.
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Entry-level
September 7, 2021
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN SWIMMING CONDITIONS GET TOUGH
Open water swimming is always an adventure. Exploring and discovering new places, encountering marine fauna and flora, and trying to push ourselves past our limits is a fascinating and motivating experience
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Entry-level
September 3, 2021
MEDITERRANEAN JELLYFISH
While exploring in open water, you may encounter some surprises that you wouldn't commonly anticipate would be part of the adventure.
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Orca
August 26, 2021
SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE IN THE WILD SEAS – UNDERSTANDING AND EMBRACING WILD AIR, WATER, WAVES AND W
Orca safety ambassador, and internationally recognized ocean advocacy expert, Bruckner Chase, talks to us about important considerations when open water swimming, whether for competition or discovering new swim adventures.
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Advanced
August 24, 2021
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRIATHLON, OPEN WATER AND SWIMRUN WETSUITS
Triathlon, open water swimming and swimrun have the ocean as their common denominator, but this does not mean that you should use the same wetsuit for all three disciplines.
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Orca
August 19, 2021
BYCATCH – WHAT’S THE ISSUE?
In the future, dolphins, porpoises and whales won’t get caught in fishing gear – that’s our goal. Entanglement in fishing nets and gear is known as ‘bycatch’ and it’s the biggest threat to dolphins, porpoises and whales on the planet today.
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Orca
August 17, 2021
THE BEST DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT OCEANS
In addition to being in our DNA as a brand, environmental advocacy and the preservation of oceans and marine species have been common themes in numerous documentaries in recent years.
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Entry-level
August 12, 2021
TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED IN OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Summer is undoubtedly the best time to get started in the world of open water swimming. The sea is at the perfect temperature with good weather conditions to go with it and most beaches are supervised.