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WaveOne's home for open water swimming events is National Harbor's Potomac River
waters. Located less than 15 minutes from the Washington Monument, National Harbor
is the premier open water swimming venue for WaveOne Swimming, a member of USMS.
waters. Located less than 15 minutes from the Washington Monument, National Harbor
is the premier open water swimming venue for WaveOne Swimming, a member of USMS.
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WaveOne teaches all swimming abilities how to
gain an advantage in a mass race start.
gain an advantage in a mass race start.
| Ariel view of National Harbor that will be hosts WaveOne Swimming open water swims and races. National Harbor info click here. |
Andrew G. runs to victory in the 2010 Great
Chesapeake Crossing. Andrew practiced at
WaveOne's Sandy Point swims earlier that
summer.
Chesapeake Crossing. Andrew practiced at
WaveOne's Sandy Point swims earlier that
summer.
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| 2013 Paddle for Humanity Draws close to 300 Participants Foundation and other charities in Saturday's Paddle for Humanity. Washington DC attracted more paddlers than any other of the P4H races in 2013. Click here to see www.paddleforhumanity.org more information on this year's paddle. |
2013 Races
2nd Annual 2013 Washingtons Crossing: Swim Across the Potomac
Sunday June 2, 2013 Web Site Here
3rd Annual HarborFest Tri Swims: Sprint: 750m Half: 1.2miles Iron: 2.4 miles
Sunday, August 4, 2013 Web Site Here
4th Annual Swim for the Potomac Sunday, Sept 15, 2013
Kids fun swim 500m, 3k, 5k & 10k Web Site Here
2nd Annual 2013 Washingtons Crossing: Swim Across the Potomac
Sunday June 2, 2013 Web Site Here
3rd Annual HarborFest Tri Swims: Sprint: 750m Half: 1.2miles Iron: 2.4 miles
Sunday, August 4, 2013 Web Site Here
4th Annual Swim for the Potomac Sunday, Sept 15, 2013
Kids fun swim 500m, 3k, 5k & 10k Web Site Here
| WaveOne Swims with Special Olympians Special Olympics International and WaveOne Swimming joined to increase open water participation across the country by implementing the Special Olympics training plan developed by our friend Bruckner Chase. Contact us to help the USA lead the world in Special Olympics open water swimming. For more on our Special Olympics programs and progress, click here. |
WaveOne Swimming's impeccable safety
record is due to the professionals, like DC
Officer Calligaro, who support our swims.
record is due to the professionals, like DC
Officer Calligaro, who support our swims.
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| RESULTS & PHOTOS POSTED FOR SFTP>> Thank you to all the swimmers who swam with WaveOne this summer. Over 2,200 of you made a splash and contributed to our most successful season ever. Potomac River Water Temp: 75.8F (9/15/13 ) |
| Phillips and Levy Win 2013 Washington's Crossing in Record Times Brian Phillips swam 1.3 miles across the Potomac River with a first place time of 22:51. Braving 14 knot winds with up to 2o knot gusts, Lauren Levy became the first woman finisher at 23:18. 108 swimmers completed the 2nd annual Washington's Crossing swim from Alexandria, Va to National Harbor, MD. Swimmers of all ages competed, from Tyler Fox, age 10 to Julia Randall who at 77 accomplished a life goal by finishing the swim. Congratulations to all the swimmers and many thanks to the volunteers, especially the dedicated kayakers, that contributed to the safe success of the Washington's only Potomac crossing. RESULTS HERE>> |
Aloha Splash
Pool Open Water Swims
to benefit Special Olympics was held on
April 6 at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic
Center. 150m, 500m & 1,500m races
were swum by 91 participants. An aloha
time was had by all.
Find out more here>>
Pool Open Water Swims
to benefit Special Olympics was held on
April 6 at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic
Center. 150m, 500m & 1,500m races
were swum by 91 participants. An aloha
time was had by all.
Find out more here>>
| Check here for periodic updates regarding start times, possible cancellation due to weather and other notes. Check in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. |
Carpool to Thursday HHS at
National Harbor: Leaving King St
Metro 30 minutes prior to swim start
and drop back afterward. Contact
Joe: joeliu@comcast.net
National Harbor: Leaving King St
Metro 30 minutes prior to swim start
and drop back afterward. Contact
Joe: joeliu@comcast.net
| HarborFest 2.4 Mile IronSwim Sponsor Old Town Triathlon Club |
| Over 150 swimmers enjoyed a beautiful day of open water swimming. Swims included 750 Meters - 1.2 Mile - 2.4 Mile at the 2013 3rd Annual 2013 HarborFest Tri Distance Open Water Swims Results posted - learn more here>> |
For more motivating open water swimming see the Washington Post Express article of July 16. Read it here>> |
| 2013 Swim for the Potomac 500 meter - 3K - 5K - 10K On Sunday September 15, 2013 137 swimmers participated in various swim distances. This year over 80 18 & under swimmers came out to compete, many for the first time in open water. Results and Photos are now posted. SFTP website and results here>> |
| 2013 WaveOne Swimmers of the Year Rose Pleskow and Alex Stolar earned this year's Swimmer of the Year distinction. Chosen for their enthusiastic perseverance to improving their open water swimming, they exemplified the true spirit of the open water. Rose never missed a Thursday swim. The past year she competed in events, locally and in Puerto Rico and the Cayman Islands. Alex, always eager for technique feedback, began in our winter clinics at the Lab School and continually stepped up his challenge in each successive open water competition throughout the summer. |
| Rose Pleskow and Alex Stolar WaveOne Swimmers of the Year |