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01 November 2011
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New Gozo Short Escape for 2012!
This new four day adventure is based in Xlendi bay on the gorgeous island of Gozo. This trip includes some stunning swims in beautiful scenery, with the highlight for many being the 5km crossing from Gozo to Malta. Appealing to the slightly more experienced swimtrekker, this is a perfect way to spend a weekend!
With warm water, fantastic visibility and stunning coastal scenery these islands offer everything for the enthusiastic open water swimmer so if you have not been to this area before, it is well worth the visit.
Click here for further details..
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SWIMTREK NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Dear Simon,
Even though the water temperature here off Brighton has started to fall, there is still plenty of sea swimming being enjoyed by everyone at the SwimTrek office.
Luckily for some of our customers they are heading off to the much warmer climes of our Egypt trip which although fully booked for 2011 has places available for February and March 2012.
Finally, I hope you enjoy the selection of stories that we have included especially from our wonderful customers David & Sandra Abrams who have written a piece for us about their travels to Beijing!
If you have any news, comments or ideas, then please let us me know at the usual address of info@swimtrek.com
COME ON IN, THE WATER'S LOVELY....
Cheers,
Simon
Simon Murie
SwimTrek Founder
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2012 SwimTrek Dates Released
It's great news as we've now released our new dates for 2012 plus we also have a number of new tours for 2012 including the short escape to Gozo. In addition to this, we are just about to launch a new openwater training tour also in Gozo, for May 2012 which will be specifically aimed at openwater swimmers getting ready for the new competitive season. With experienced openwater / triathlon coach Dewi Winkle providing advice on everything from swimming technique to nutrition, this is a must trip for anyone taking part in either a triathlon or any kind of openwater swim race in 2012.
Plus there will be regular updates on all our other new trips which we will be announcing via our newsletter very soon!
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Where did you take your SwimTrek hat this year?
This was the question posed to us by David & Sandra as they took their SwimTrek hats to the ITU World Age Group Triathlon Championships in Beijing, though of course there they had to wear the official ITU official hat for the race however, they did sneek a rather familiar one along too!
"It all began last January, when we decided to try and qualify. We also took part in a Radio Four programme as a result. By dint of luck, and the fact that were no other competitors in our age group, we both qualified for the Championships. Our son declared on air that he would ensure we made it to Beijing. So off we went in September, and raced the old Olympic course along with 2500other athletes from around the world. We didn't win, but did finish. I was 12th in my age group; Sandra was 6th in hers. Despite all the training through Swim Trek, we did not do well in our swim - it was the first "wetsuit banned" race we had entered, and the resulting effect on our body positions, power and time was considerable. Our next Swim Trek holiday will have to be warm water - we have our eye on Mexico!"
It would be great to hear your stories about where you have taken your SwimTrek hat as it would be lovely to include them in our future newsletters. If you could send them to us atinfo@swimtrek.com along with a picture will try to include them as soon as we can.
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INSPIRATIONAL SWIMMER - PHILIPPE CROIZON
After conquering the English Channel last year in an amazing 13 hours and 23 minutes, this inspiring 'limbless' Frenchman has certainly not finished with swimming. The BBC met with Philippe to see how they plan to achieve their goal of crossing four other straits between continents. Watch it here...
In 2012 he will attempt to cross the icy Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia; the Gulf of Aqaba between Asia and Africa, the Gibraltar Strait between Spain and Morocco.
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OPEN WATER SWIMMING AWARDS VOTE FOR 2011
Openwatersource.com is launchingThe 2011 World Openwater Swimming Awards which are honouring the people who best embody the spirit of openwater swimming.
I am thrilled to say that I have beennominated for my involvement with SwimTrek but also as part of the the team that organised Cancer Research's 'The Swim' across the Irish Sea.
There are several wonderful people and events who have been nominated. For a full list of all the nominees please check out the Open Water Source Website.
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WORLD'S GREATEST SWIMS
ANGTHONG MARINE PARK, THAILAND
 Continuing our series of 'top places to swim outdoors in the world', we look at the Angthong National Marine Park. This inspirational series was published by MSN earlier this year.
Many regard the Angthong National Marine Park as the most beautiful island grouping in the Gulf of Thailand, which is saying something given the places to choose from.
Koh Mae Koh island, with its limestone mountains and sheer cliffs, is just one jewel in the crown, but what a jewel. The long sandy beach of Ao Na Thap, in the south of the island, is an idyllic spot for a swim in soothingly warm waters.
Read the rest of the MSN article...
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THAT "DAM" GREEK SWIMTREK TRIP
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| The DAM Greek SwimTrek 2011 |
Each year we are joined by a fantastic group of SwimTrekkers from Dallas Aquatic Masters (DAM) in the USA.
This year, they put a film together. If you have ever wondered what our Greek tripswere like, then this is a great way to get a taster.
Also, if you have a film that you think we would like, then please send it or the link to us info@swimtrek.com
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BE PART OF THE 2012 ASPIRE CHANNEL RELAY SWIMS!
Aspire, a leading British charity supporting people with spinal injuries are offering swimmers the chance to take part in a English Channel Relay swim next year.
In 2011, Aspire had 2 successfull teams who crossed the busiest shipping lane in the world, in times of 13 hours 35 minutes and 14 hours 12 minutes.
If you have ever wanted to try a channel relay then this could be the perfect opportunity to do it.
You will have to be quick though, as there are only a few spaces left and the assessment day will be on 12th November in North London.
If you would like to join them on this amazing experience and help shape the lives of people with spinal cord injury then email Andrew on andrew.ogierman@aspire.org.uk
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HONG KONG REVIVES HARBOUR SWIM RACE
This month saw the revival of one of the World's oldest iconic swims the Hong Kong Harbour Swim Race. Approximately 33 years after it was banned in 1978 following the discovery of raw sewage and harmful toxins, swimmers of all ages immersed themselves beneath the waves and took part and it was 18-year-old Ling Tin-yu, a member of the Hong Kong swimming team who won the overall title.
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| Hong Kong brings back harbour swim after pollution ban |
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If you have any questions or want to get in touch with us, feel free to send an email to info@swimtrek.com.
Sincerely,
The SwimTrek Team
www.SwimTrek.com
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