United
States Masters Swimming - USMS is a national organization of more
than 42,000 members that provides organized workouts, competitions,
clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over.
USA swimming -Official site
Amateur Swimming Union of the
Americas - In English and Spanish. Committed to unifying aquatic
activities in the Americas.
British Long Distance Swimming Association.- BLDSA and it's Affiliated
Clubs hold a number of Long Distance Swimming Championships throughout
the UK, from May to September each year
Channel Swimming
Association - The 'CSA' is the Governing Body of Channel Swimming.
The Official Channel Swimming Association Record Books list and detail
all properly authenticated Swim attempts since 1875 to the present
day. Aligned with CCA-Rival of CSPF
The
Channel Crossing Association - The 'CCA' specializes in "unconventional"
Channel crossings such as an 'Assisted Swim', or a Crossing which
utilises a Craft or a propulsion aid of any kind. Aligned with CSA.
Channel Swimming and Piloting
Federation - The CSPF is a rival splinter group of CSA. Conducts
both solo swims and "unconventional" swims. Let me stress
"RIVAL"
Federación
Entrerriana de Natación - FEN Masters swimming organization
in Argentina. Has lot's of open water events.
Water Keeper Alliance - If it weren't for these folks forcing
industry to clean up it's act, we'd all be swimming in pools. They
continue to be vigilant on our behalf.
Surf
Life Saving Australia - Australia's peak water safety and rescue
authority. "Surf Swimming" is just a part of what Australia's
282 SLS clubs do on a daily basis.
The United States Lifesaving
Association - USLA is America's nonprofit, professional association
of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers.
Amateur Swimming
Association - (Britain) The National Governing Body for Swimming,
Diving, Water Polo, Open Water, and Synchronized Swimming. This
link takes you right to the open water section.
Scottish Masters
- (Scotland) Describes open water swimming season in Scotland &
a few events
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