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.

The UltraSwimming Podcast

Marathon Swimmers Federation

Episode 2 - Organizing Independent Solo Ultraswims

NOV 7, 202591 MIN
The UltraSwimming Podcast

Episode 2 - Organizing Independent Solo Ultraswims

NOV 7, 202591 MIN

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In Episode 2 of the Ultraswimming Podcast (hosted by MSF core team members Jessica Kieras and Evan Morrison), we discuss the considerations in dreaming, planning, and executing an official, independent solo swim — as distinguished from sanctioned swims like the English Channel and 20 Bridges, where the logistics are organized by others. We cover a lot in this 91-minute episode…

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