Due to emerging issues and concerns in the world of open water swimming, especially related to Tsugaru Strait, WOWSA called an advisory board meeting on July 28, 2023.
The speakers:
Mark Hamilton
Joe Zemaitis
Erika Gleibe
Mark Johnston
Lucas Rivet
Barbara Hernandez
Dan Simonelli
Kathy Batts
Shelley Taylor-Smith
Jaime Lomelin
Shannon House-Keegan
Julie Ridge
Kathleen Wilson
Ger Kennedy
Paul Georgescu
Nuala Moore
Kate Steels
Bill McCracken
Susan Simmons
Christine Coppola
Steve Sutton
Pat Gallant-Charette
Kevin Murphy
*Supplemental Information*
*Investigation*
*Oceans Seven Challenge: Ongoing Investigation into Tsugaru Strait Channel Attempts (Part 1)*
This article explores the social commentary around this year’s failed attempts.
Oceans Seven Challenge: Ongoing Investigation into Tsugaru Strait Channel Attempts
*In-Depth Discussion with Ocean-Navi: Ongoing Investigation into Tsugaru Strait Channel Research (Part 2)*
In this article is our in-depth interview with Ocean-Navi, the company facilitating international swims in the Tsugaru Channel on July 24, 2023. There is also a detailed spreadsheet of Tsugaru Channel Crossings for comparison of times.
In-Depth Discussion with Ocean-Navi: Tsugaru Strait Channel Research (Part 2)
*Tsugaru Strait Channel Research (Part 3) – Exploring Rules, Streamers, and the Absence of a Local Governing Body*
Delving into the revelation that there is, in fact, no formal governing body for open water swimming in Japan, and that Ocean-Navi primarily functions as a logistics company. We are currently awaiting further clarification from them in response to our latest inquiries.
*Tsugaru Strait Channel Research (Part 4) – Getting to the Root of the Ocean-Navi Routes, Rules and Start Times*
*Historical Research*
*Tsugaru Channel and Oceans Seven Through Haruyuki Ishii’s Eyes*
Ishii is the founder of TSSA (Tsugaru Straits Swimming Association), the other organization in Japan for Tsugaru Channel Crossings.
Tsugaru Channel and Oceans Seven Through Haruyuki Ishii’s Eyes
*Solo Crossing of Tsugaru Strait – Piano Solo Played at Sea – First Woman to Achieve it*
Approaches the Tsugaru Channel swim from a local perspective
Solo Crossing of Tsugaru Strait – Piano Solo Played at Sea – First Woman to Achieve It
*Swimming the Tsugaru Channel: Nakajima’s Impact and Inspirations into Open Water Swimming*
About Nakajima who established the “Japan Long-Distance Swimming Federation in 1980.
Swimming the Tsugaru Channel: Nakajima’s Impact and Inspirations into Open Water Swimming
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