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Freestyle Biomechanics

The Science Behind the Strokes

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• This program was in development for 5 years, now presented by Dr. Jan Prins!
• Age Group, Masters, Triathlete, Open water swimmers.

In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They were the Three-Year Swim Club. This is their story!

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Everything Changed

on June 28, 2010

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For "New" parents and swimmers only.

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Stories of Coach Soichi Sakamoto

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The Dailey News of Open Water Swimming

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Hawaii Swimming Legacy

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Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame

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Hawaii

Channel

Swimming from one island to another?

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Stories of Coach Soichi Sakamoto

Rough Water Finishers Double Rough Water Stats 1981-2021 As compiled by Mr.Alton Motobu

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Swimming World Magazine

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__Current and Past Events__

Rainbow Aquatics April 13th Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Hanna Nakamura for the results!

2024 HI MAGSA LCM A1 Meet - 4/13/2024 Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer and Coach Malcolm Cooper for the results!

Hickam Hurricane April 6th Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Leibowitz for the results!

Swim Kauai April 7th Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

2024 MAGSA 12&Under ABC SCY Swim Meet - 3/23/2024 Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer and Coach Malcolm Cooper for the results!

031624 BigIsland Meet Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Ann Imoto for the results!

030924Jnnior Age Group Champs, Big Island Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Ann Imoto for the results!

March 3rd Hinamatsuri!  Happy Girls Day!

Hawaii State Age Group Short Course Championships! Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer and Coach Malcolm Cooper for the results!

High School. K. Mark Takai Swimming and Diving Champs Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer and Coach Malcolm Cooper for the results!

A Fond Aloha to Coach Jean. An Extraordinary Lady with an Extraordinary Coaching Career.

An article of Bill and Jean's legacy in Saipan Mahalo Coach Nadine Day for the information!

Meanwhile, on the Big Island Swimming scene... Thank you, Coach Jean Sakovich! Coach Jean will be retiring from coaching. She has poured her love of swimming, her expertise, and her sense of humor into coaching for years.Our WAC athletes (and families) have benefitted immensely from....                 Yes, Coach Jean also paddled!

020424 Oahu A+ Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Saint Marie for the results!

High School. HHSAA. This State Champs Psych Sheet! Psych Sheet Mahalo Coach Jeff Meister!

Age Group Big Island Feb. 3 Meet Results Mahalo to Dustie'Lee Ascino for the results!

020224Senior Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs.Saint Marie for the results!

January 28, Aulea Meet results Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Leibowitz for the results!

High School Kauai Interscholastic Federation Championships Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

High School Oahu Interscholastic Association Championship Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

Age Group Kauai State Qualifying meet Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

Age Group January 21 A+ Meet Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Leibowitz for the results!

Age Group January 21, Distance Meet Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Leibowitz for the results!

High School Kauai Interscholastic Federation Q meet Jan. 20 Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

High School Eastern Championship Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

High School Western Championship Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

Age Group. January 14th Manoa Aquatics ABC meet Meet Results Mahalo to Courtney Oh for the results!

High School OIA Junior Varsity Champs Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

High School. January 12th Kauai Interscholastic Federation Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

Our local shark research was just nominated for a 2023 World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Award in the Product/Service Category. https://www.openwaterswimming.com/ 2023-wowsa-awards-nominees/ Voting is now open to the public. This research was heavily supported by our local open water swimming community and the findings regarding cookiecutter shark attacks on channel swimmers pertain to swimmers around the world in waters inhabited by these sharks.

High School OIA Relay Champs Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

High School Kalani Invitational Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

High School Alexander C Waterhouse Invitational Day 1 - 12/27/2023 Results Mahalo Coach Jeff Meister for the results!

Swimmers! This will be a better year!

Hawaii Channel Crossing: New Channel Chairman, Steven steven.minaglia@gmail.com Forms for the end of the swim!

High School -December 16th, Oahu Interscholastic League Meet Results Mahalo to Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

High School -December 16th, Maui Interscholastic League Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results!

Age Group -December 16th, Oahu Swim League A+ Meet Results Mahalo to Hanna Nakamura for the results!

Age Group -December 16th, Oahu Swim League Distance Meet Meet Results Mahalo to Hanna Nakamura for the results!

December 8, 2023 Kauai Winter Invitational *corrected Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

December 10th, Age Group Meet, Big Island Swimming Meet Results Mahalo to Dustie'Lee Ascino for the results!

Age Group: December 10, Oahu BC meet. Aloha Aq. Hawaii Swim Club, Hickam Hurricane & APIS-Hawaii Results Mahalo to Mrs.Saint Marie for the results!

High School, December 09, OIA Preseason #3 @ Kalani results Mahalo Coach Karen Curameng for the results!

43rd Ken Suenaga Invitational Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs.Saint Marie for the results!

Age Group -November 11th, Maui Age Group Swim Association Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results!

November 17th, Winter Senior Champs! Meet Results Mahalo Saint Marie Gough for the results!

Age Group -November 11th, Maui Age Group Swim Association *Corrected*Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results!

Kaiwi Channel, Successfully completing the 26+mile swim! Congratulations to Karen Ennis

November 9, ABC Classic, Aulea, Iolani, Manoa, Splash Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Leibowitz for the results!

November 11th Veteran's Day!  Duty, Honor, Country A Salute to all the Veterans and those who are serving! Coaches: <Army> Lincoln Ysmashita, Aulea SC <Army> Quincy Kelly, Schofield Sharks <Army> Bill Sakovich, Hilo Aquatics <Army> Rodney Hayashi, Hawaii SC <Army> Ken Suenaga, Pearl City Aq. <Army> Shige Pabila, Hawaii SC <Army> Larry Oshiro, Manoa Aq. <Army> Spencer Shiraishi, Maui SC <Navy> Emmett Vidal, Hawaii SC <Army> Keith Arakaki, Hawaii SC <Army> Bill Woolsey, Hawaii SC <Navy> Fred Tester, Iolani ST <Army> Jeffrey Coakley, Liquid Aloha Officials: <Army> Ken Watts, Punahou <Air Force> Tim Amrich <Active Marine> Richard Steele, Kaneohe Swim Association <Active Army> Chris Klem, Aulea <Navy> Wayne Ichimura, Hawaii SC <Air Force> Peggy Glasgow, Hawaii SC <Air Force> Jenny Warren, Aloha Aq. <Air Force> Lloyd Yonemura, The Molokai Flash! Veteran's Day Thank You For Your Service! PS, If I've missed anyone, please email me. 808swim@gmail.com

November 4, Age Group Meet, Big Island Swimming Meet Results Mahalo to Dustie'Lee Ascino for the results!

November 3 Senior Meet @ University of Hawaii Meet Results Mahalo Saint Marie Gough for the results!

updated the 2018 channel crossing.  3 day/ 3 island- Endurance Challenge Steven Minaglia Devon Clifford Scott Schroeder Stephen Rouch Paul Towers Van Cornwell

Bill Smith Invitational Hosted by Kamehameha Oct 29-28, 2023 Meet Results Mahalo Mrs. Stephanie Monahan!

Age Group -Maui Age Group Swim Association Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results!

Age Group -Maui Age Group Swim Association 12 & Under ABC Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results! 128 swimmers

October 20, Age Group Meet, Big Island Swimming Meet Results Mahalo to Dustie'Lee Ascino for the results! 194 swimmers

2023 Waikiki Rough Water Swim Statistics Compiled by Alton Motobu

Age Group -Maui Age Group Swim Association October 14, 2023 Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results! 128 swimmers

October, 2023 Kauai Age Group Meet Meet Results Mahalo Carrie Hovland for the results!

Sept 30th-Oct 1 Al Minn Invitational Meet Results Mahalo to Mrs. Saint Marie Gough for the results! 429 swimmers

Age Group -Maui Age Group Swim Association September 30, 2023 Meet Results Mahalo to Mr. David Wintermeyer for the results! 129 swimmers

Waikiki Rough Water Swim, statistics put together by Alton Motobu

Congratulations to Coach Reid Yamamoto, Maui High School's Staff of the Month!

Kaiwi Channel Crossing. Congratulations to Chris Allshouse on his successful crossing!

2022 Kaiwi Channel Crossing. Congratulations to: Marcia Cleveland Mark Sowerby Guy Moar Daniel Vivero Jaime Lomelin Rene Martinez Herman Van Der Weshuizen Nathalie Pohl 2023 Maya Merhige

Happy Father's Day To all the Dads that: Volunteer to be a timer Volunteer to be an official Set up the team tent Take down the team tent Drive the kids to swim practice and swim meets! Go back home to pickup the suit and goggles. Help and support the swim club you're with Bring snacks to practice Cheer for your child! Help the Swim Coaches Have A GREAT Father's Day!

Remembering Memorial Day! In Honor and Memory of those Coaches, Former Swimmers and Parents of the swimmers that have served, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Waikiki Natatorium, a monument in memory of all those who served during World War 1 - from Hawaii! The first pool dedicated to the Veterans, The Wahiawa City pool. Built by the Schofield soldiers. At the Patsy Mink Park Central Oahu Regional Park @ Waipio, the K. Mark Takai - Veteran's Memorial Aquatic Center! You will not be forgotten!

Happy Mother's Day, to all you Swim Moms! Timing at swim meets Officiating Snacks for the swim team Morning practice Afternoon practice Towel, Suits, Fins, Goggles.... Car pool Waiting with other swimmers until their parents pick them up!   Mahalo and have a GREAT Mother's Day!!!

Happy Boy's Day May 5th

Long Course Swim Season is over... Re-evaluate your training. Get coached by Strength Coach, Chris Faildo. Flexx Gym, is an up to date, strength tech platform to take you to the next step up. Train Insane, or remain the same

U.S. swimmer saved by coach, after fainting in pool at World Aquatic Championships! Mahalo to Aquatics Director, Glenn Pang

Official's Excellence Award Congratulations to Big Island official, Dar Gerber!! She was recently honored by USA Swimming in receiving the Official's Excellence Award. This award is presented to only 6 officials a year throughout the United States. Dar has been described as the Big Island's hero who is committed and dedicated to insuring the athletes receive the best possible conditions to achieve success. You can see this announcement in the January issue of Swimming World Magazine.

Did your mom or dad swim in Hawaii? How about your grandparents or uncles and aunties. Swim Booklets from past years. 1960 Age group champs, Schofield Sharks 40th reunion and Keo Nakama booklets dating to the 1950's. Still under construction, more to come!

December's Waikiki Double Rough Water Swim!   Mahalo Jim Anderson!   For those of you who want to kindle memories, our complete picture history (1982 to 2016) up on our web site: https://www.longdistanceswim.com/photo-gallery.html

On Amazon.com, look for Sakamoto's Swim Club   A well, written children's book. Great illustratons and a Great Story of swimming on Maui

Endurance Challenge Invitational! A Swimmer will swim 3 Channels in 3 days (each day swimmers will tandem-solo swim one channel)! 3 Channels in 3 days: The Pailolo Channel, Kalohi Channel and the Auau Channel   Congratulations to Steven Minaglia

Officials' Excellence Award July 2019. Congratulations to Mrs. Marcelle Arakaki for this National Award.

For This Summer, Practice Ocean Safety!

University of Hawaii Swimming and Diving!   Mahalo UH Coach Christel for the video!

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, inducts its 2017 Class. Hawaii Swimming Champion, Halo Hirose is inducted! His daughter, Sono Hirose-Huber accepts on his behalf. Hawaii Olympian, Sonny Tanabe remarks!

What Is Swimming, from our friends in other Pacific Island Nations

On Hawaiian Airlines, the month of June, there's a great article about the sport of swimming in their in-flight magazine "Hana Hou" The article as it appears in the Hana Hou magazine!

Stayin' Alive at Chattanooga Fire Academy 2013 A simple explanation on CPR

27 Struggles, only a swimmer will understand!

A Small Donation To hawaiiswim.org To Help With Paying For Space On The Internet. MAHALO!

If you live in a hurricane-prone area or have family and friends who do, you know just how important a little help can be when a hurricane is on the way. Now help is in your hand. Be ready for what nature brings with the official Red Cross Hurricane app. Get the app ,it's free! ,and be prepared. Search the iTunes or Google Play apps store with keyword "Red Cross" and download the app. Encourage students in your classes to do the same ,especially in areas where hurricanes occur. With Hurricane by American Red Cross, you can monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out. Hurricane by American Red Cross is a must-have app for anyone who lives in an area where a hurricane may strike or has loved ones who do. Thanks Earle Yonezawa for the link!

Spotting a drowning victim. Mahalo to Glenn Pang for the information

You know as well as anyone, accidents happen every day. Burns. Broken bones. Bee stings. With the official American Red Cross First Aid App, you can have expert advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. Get the app , It's Free! and be prepared for what life brings. Search the iTunes and Google Play app stores with keyword: Red Cross and download the app. Download and rate the app today and ask your family and friends to do the same.

Swimming from one island to another, in Japan! Tsugaru Strait Swimming Association. Recognized by the Hakodate, Hokkaido municipal government

Two swimmers were inducted in the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame. Duke Kahanamoku and Keo Nakama! The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation present the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose contributions to water-sports unite, Inspire, and remind us of the unique opportunities our oceans provide our communitites. Honoring Duke Kahanamoku - Swimming, surfing, canoe paddling, Wally Froiseth - Surfing, canoe paddling, Fred Hemmings - Surfing, paddling Buffalo Keaulana - Surfing, Rabbit Kekai - Surfing, canoe paddling, Keo Nakama - Swimming, Nappy Napolean - Canoe paddling Rell Sunn - Surfing and paddling, Eddie Aikau - Surfing and ocean safety The formation of the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame.

Remember this MidWeek newspaper highlight potter Jeff Chang. But they never mentioned his high school swimming career! Jeff swam (Breaststroker) for the Lab School at the University of Hawaii. His team mate, current Senator Norman Sakamoto!

A historical study of the development of the competitive swimming of Hawaii up to 1916. By Ralph Wright

Hawaii Swimming Hall of Fame

HANA HOU By Ed Ching "And the winner of the high point individual trophy for the men's, 12 years and under group, is.....   A tribute to Coach Soichi Sakamoto.

Honolulu Advertiser sports writer Wes Nakama writes about Swimmer and Baseball player, Keo Nakama

Swimming from one island to another - solo. These are the long distance, marathon athletes that swim the Hawaiian Channels!

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