Episode 2 - Organizing Independent Solo Ultraswims
Have you ever found an interesting, beautiful body of water — on your travels or browsing internet maps, and wondered, what’s that like to swim across?
Possibly you’ve wondered, what would it take to make it official — putting your swim on the map with the English Channel, around Manhattan, and other established ultraswims.
If any of this sounds familiar, here’s a 91-minute episode just for you.
MSF core team members Jessica Kieras and Evan Morrison discuss:
- Sanctioned swims vs. self-organized swims
- Finding inspiration for new swim routes
- Technical aspects of repeatable route design
- Why GPS tracks aren’t repeatable
- Recruiting a support crew, boat pilot, and observers.
- Tips and best practices for documenting solo ultraswims.
Note, this episode includes visual features that are best viewed on the YouTube version.
