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Besides product discounts and learning the latest from all genres of open water swimming,
Open Water Source offers you five fundamental unique benefits of membership:
1. Full access to Open Water Wednesday
2. Full access to World Rankings and Openwaterpedia
3. Full access to World Open Water Swimming Rankings
4. Full access to the Open Water Almanac
5. Weekly newsletters that summarize the world of open water swimming.
Besides product discounts and learning the latest from all genres of open water swimming,
Open Water Source offers you five fundamental unique benefits of membership:
1. Full access to Open Water Wednesday
2. Full access to World Rankings and Openwaterpedia
3. Full access to World Open Water Swimming Rankings
4. Full access to the Open Water Almanac
5. Weekly newsletters that summarize the world of open water swimming.
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- 1-month Premium Membership (US$5.99)
- World Rankings and Openwaterpedia Membership (US$9.99)
- Newsletter Only (Free)
Membership Details
World Rankings Membership (Input an Unlimited Number of Entries in the Global Database and Openwaterpedia) (US$9.99)
Subscription period: 1 year
Automatic renewal: yes
• Full, unlimited access to the World Rankings database and global ranking system for one year.
• Rank yourself with other swimmers of the same or different age and gender based on the ultimate marathon swims around the world. Get ranked at year end and see your All-time historical ranking.
• Full, unlimited access to Openwaterpedia for one year.
Automatic renewal: yes
• Full, unlimited access to the World Rankings database and global ranking system for one year.
• Rank yourself with other swimmers of the same or different age and gender based on the ultimate marathon swims around the world. Get ranked at year end and see your All-time historical ranking.
• Full, unlimited access to Openwaterpedia for one year.
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Subscription period: Unlimited
This option is available for people who want to be on our free mailing list only.
Free Open Water Almanac is included.
This option is available for people who want to be on our free mailing list only.
Free Open Water Almanac is included.
PREMIUM: 1-year Marathon Membership (US$5.99)
Subscription period: 1 month (12 month minimum commitment)
Automatic renewal: yes
• Open Water Source weekly newsletter summarizing the events of the open water world in a convenient, easy-to-read format, delivered via email.
• Full, unlimited access to Open Water Wednesday, a weekly online talk-show for open water swimming, for one year.
• Full, unlimited access to World Rankings, a global ranking database of marathon swimmers. Input an unlimited number of marathon swims.
• Full, unlimited access to Openwaterpedia, an online encyclopedia of open water swimming information. Input information about yourself.
• Special discounts from Open Water Source Partners and Vendors including FINIS, Swim Phone, The Athlete Village (US$50 discount on swimming analysis), TriSlide, Foggle, etc.
• At least one featured story and photo in The Daily News of Open Water Swimming.
• One hyperlink and logo posted on The Daily News of Open Water Swimming for at least one month.
• One hyperlink and logo on Open Water Source for one year.
• 25% discount on the annual Global Open Water Swimming Conference fees where you can attend the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the World Open Water Swimming Awards ceremonies and brunch.
Automatic renewal: yes
• Open Water Source weekly newsletter summarizing the events of the open water world in a convenient, easy-to-read format, delivered via email.
• Full, unlimited access to Open Water Wednesday, a weekly online talk-show for open water swimming, for one year.
• Full, unlimited access to World Rankings, a global ranking database of marathon swimmers. Input an unlimited number of marathon swims.
• Full, unlimited access to Openwaterpedia, an online encyclopedia of open water swimming information. Input information about yourself.
• Special discounts from Open Water Source Partners and Vendors including FINIS, Swim Phone, The Athlete Village (US$50 discount on swimming analysis), TriSlide, Foggle, etc.
• At least one featured story and photo in The Daily News of Open Water Swimming.
• One hyperlink and logo posted on The Daily News of Open Water Swimming for at least one month.
• One hyperlink and logo on Open Water Source for one year.
• 25% discount on the annual Global Open Water Swimming Conference fees where you can attend the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the World Open Water Swimming Awards ceremonies and brunch.
Product Pricing
- Coaches Certification Program (US$125.00)
- Race Director Education Program (US$99.00)
- Race Officials Certification Program (US$49.00)
- Global Open Water Swimming Conference in New York (US$249.99)
- Global Open Water Swimming Conference in New York - Open Water Source member (US$199.00)
- Global Open Water Swimming Conference: one-day (US$50), two days (US$75)
Open Water Swimming Coaches Certification Program (US$125.00)
Subscription period: Unlimited
This is a comprehensive ten-step Open Water Swimming Coaches Certification Program for pool swimming coaches, triathlete coaches, masters swimming coaches, fitness coaches and endurance sports coaches and multi-sport coaches interested in learning the details of open water swimming and the best and most current practices and methodologies of the sport.
The certification program will educate interested individuals on everything from proper swimming techniques to race tactics. Individuals who pass the program will be able to safely coach young children in short introductory open water swims as well as escort marathon swimmers in the English Channel. An overview of the Ten Steps include the following:
Step 1: The Marine Environment and History of Open Water Swimming.
Step 2: The Basic Blocks - The Pyramid of Open Water Swimming Success.
Step 3: Introducing Young Children, Teenagers and Newcomers to the Open Water.
Step 4: Fine-tuning Stroke Efficiency, Pacing and Positioning in the Open Water.
Step 5: The Equipment Used in Open Water Swimming - from Local Races to the Olympics. Step 6: Officiating and Logistics in Open Water Swimming.
Step 7: Refueling and Hydration in Open Water Swimming.
Step 8: The Psychology and Physiology of Open Water Swimming.
Step 9: Marathon Swimming, Channel Swimming and Solo Swims
Step 10: Financing and Sponsorship
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive 100-question online examination is offered. A passing score is 80% correct.
This is a comprehensive ten-step Open Water Swimming Coaches Certification Program for pool swimming coaches, triathlete coaches, masters swimming coaches, fitness coaches and endurance sports coaches and multi-sport coaches interested in learning the details of open water swimming and the best and most current practices and methodologies of the sport.
The certification program will educate interested individuals on everything from proper swimming techniques to race tactics. Individuals who pass the program will be able to safely coach young children in short introductory open water swims as well as escort marathon swimmers in the English Channel. An overview of the Ten Steps include the following:
Step 1: The Marine Environment and History of Open Water Swimming.
Step 2: The Basic Blocks - The Pyramid of Open Water Swimming Success.
Step 3: Introducing Young Children, Teenagers and Newcomers to the Open Water.
Step 4: Fine-tuning Stroke Efficiency, Pacing and Positioning in the Open Water.
Step 5: The Equipment Used in Open Water Swimming - from Local Races to the Olympics. Step 6: Officiating and Logistics in Open Water Swimming.
Step 7: Refueling and Hydration in Open Water Swimming.
Step 8: The Psychology and Physiology of Open Water Swimming.
Step 9: Marathon Swimming, Channel Swimming and Solo Swims
Step 10: Financing and Sponsorship
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive 100-question online examination is offered. A passing score is 80% correct.
Open Water Swimming Race Director Education Program (US$99.00)
Subscription period: Unlimited
This is a comprehensive eight-hour Open Water Swimming Race Director Education Program for individuals who would like to become a Race Director or receive information on how to become a better one. The Education Program provides information, templates, tools, background information and concrete examples of Best Practices that every Race Director should know.
• Improve your swimmers’ safety. Focus on open water safety.
• Enhance your event marketing.
• Generate greater donations for your charity swim.
• Create increased revenue for your races.
• Learn new tools and tricks from innovative race directors around the world.
• Establish sister-swim relationships either domestically or internationally.
• Study the latest practices and innovations in order to make your event better.
The education program will provide information to all interested individuals on everything from registration efficiencies to race officiating practices. Individuals who take the program will be able to safely, efficiently, profitably and enjoyably manage or market an open water swim, race or charity event.
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive 100-question online examination is available. A passing score is 80% correct.
This is a comprehensive eight-hour Open Water Swimming Race Director Education Program for individuals who would like to become a Race Director or receive information on how to become a better one. The Education Program provides information, templates, tools, background information and concrete examples of Best Practices that every Race Director should know.
• Improve your swimmers’ safety. Focus on open water safety.
• Enhance your event marketing.
• Generate greater donations for your charity swim.
• Create increased revenue for your races.
• Learn new tools and tricks from innovative race directors around the world.
• Establish sister-swim relationships either domestically or internationally.
• Study the latest practices and innovations in order to make your event better.
The education program will provide information to all interested individuals on everything from registration efficiencies to race officiating practices. Individuals who take the program will be able to safely, efficiently, profitably and enjoyably manage or market an open water swim, race or charity event.
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive 100-question online examination is available. A passing score is 80% correct.
Open Water Swimming Race Officials Certification Program (US$49.99)
Subscription period: Unlimited
This Open Water Swimming Race Officials Certification Program is a combination of online study and practical application for individuals who would like to become a Race Official and Race Referee or become a better one.
The Certification Program provides information, tools, background information and examples that every Race Official should know in order to properly and fairly adjudicate and administer amateur, professional, charity and mass participation races.
• Improve swimmers’ safety. Focus on open water safety.
• Minimize or avoid problems due to inadvertent or intentional cheating.
• Reduce the workload and stress levels of the Race Director.
• Increase the legitimacy and objectiveness of your race.
• Learn new tools and tricks to make your event better.
• Practice documentation and identification of rule infractions.
The certification program will provide information to all interested individuals on everything from official's equipment (red cards, yellow cards, whistles, whiteboards, official templates and forms) to practical race officiating practices. Individuals who take the program will be able to safely, efficiently and objectively officiate a race.
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive online 100-question examination is available. A passing score is 80% correct.
This Open Water Swimming Race Officials Certification Program is a combination of online study and practical application for individuals who would like to become a Race Official and Race Referee or become a better one.
The Certification Program provides information, tools, background information and examples that every Race Official should know in order to properly and fairly adjudicate and administer amateur, professional, charity and mass participation races.
• Improve swimmers’ safety. Focus on open water safety.
• Minimize or avoid problems due to inadvertent or intentional cheating.
• Reduce the workload and stress levels of the Race Director.
• Increase the legitimacy and objectiveness of your race.
• Learn new tools and tricks to make your event better.
• Practice documentation and identification of rule infractions.
The certification program will provide information to all interested individuals on everything from official's equipment (red cards, yellow cards, whistles, whiteboards, official templates and forms) to practical race officiating practices. Individuals who take the program will be able to safely, efficiently and objectively officiate a race.
Seminars will be scheduled around North America. Webinars will be scheduled periodically. A comprehensive online 100-question examination is available. A passing score is 80% correct.
Global Open Water Swimming Conference in New York City (US$249.99)
Subscription period: Unlimited
• Includes 3 days of informative and educational seminars and networking sessions.
• Includes the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
• Includes the World Open Water Swimming Awards ceremonies and brunch.
• Includes 3 days of informative and educational seminars and networking sessions.
• Includes the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
• Includes the World Open Water Swimming Awards ceremonies and brunch.
This comprehensive and authoritative collection is a compilation of various aspects of open water swimming. The FREE portion of the Open Water Almanac consists of the following chapters. Hundreds of additional chapters - that cover an increasingly broad spectrum of the sport - are available to Open Water Source members.
- Chapter 1: The Open Water Swimming Dictionary
- Chapter 2. Expect The Unexpected
- Chapter 3. Open Water Swimming Books and Movies
- Chapter 4. Open Water Swimming Haikus and Poems
- Chapter 5. Higher Math For Open Water Swimmers
- Chapter 6. Open Water Swimming Circumnavigations
- Chapter 7. Open Water Swimming Relays
- Chapter 8. Is Open Water Swimming Nearing A Tipping Point?
- Chapter 9. Four Fundamental Feeding Steps
- Chapter 10. Outstanding Open Water Swimming Websites
- Chapter 11. The Socratic Method In The Open Water
- Chapter 12. Open Water Swimming Products
- Chapter 13. Fears Of The Open Water
- Chapter 14. Ocean’s Seven
- Chapter 15. Triple Crown Of Open Water Swimming
- Chapter 16. 50 Great Open Water Locations In The Americas
- Chapter 17. America’s Top 50 Open Water Swims
- Chapter 18. World’s Top 100 Open Water Swims
- Chapter 19. America’s Top 10 Most Competitive Open Water Races
- Chapter 20. Longest Solo Swims In The World
- Chapter 21. An Open Water Swimming Hero
- Chapter 22. Where Are Open Water Raced Conducted?
- Chapter 23. New Open Water Swims Around The World
- Chapter 24. Open Water Swims In The Future
- Chapter 25. Five Oceans
- Chapter 26. International Marathon Swimming Hall Of Fame
- Chapter 27. Open Water Swim Clubs, Teams And Organizations
- Chapter 28. Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde In The Open Water
- Chapter 29. Open Water Swimming Ecosystem
- Chapter 30. Swim Near The Rocks
- Chapter 31. 50 Great Open Water Swimming Locations
- Chapter 32. Inner Thoughts Of A Marathon Swimming Coach
- Chapter 33. Triathletes And Open Water Swimmers As Endurance Cousins
- Chapter 34. Eco-swimming: Staying Green In Blue Waters
- Chapter 35. Cold-water Swimming
- Chapter 36. A Champion In The Pool And Open Water
- Chapter 37. Open Water Swimming Trivia
- Chapter 38. Open Water Swimming's Best Practices
- Chapter 39. Pyramid Of Open Water Swimming Success
- Chapter 40. Insomnia In The Open Water Swimming World
Additionally...A Collection of Open Water Swimming Information
Are you a die-hard open water swimming enthusiast? Just starting out? Want to get better? Have a question or curiosity about the sport? If so, then you will appreciate the value of this compilation.
The Open Water Almanac is a collection of resources and documents developed, edited and continuously compiled by the Open Water Source.
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