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Alcatraz Crossing 5-18-13 : www.waterworldswim.com

Alcatraz Crossing 5-18-13

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Updated: May 18, 2013 2:03pm PDT

Alcatraz Clinic 5-17-13 : www.waterworldswim.com

Alcatraz Clinic 5-17-13

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Updated: May 17, 2013 9:06am PDT

Bridge to Bridge 2013 : Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge 10k Swim http://waterworldswim.com/

Bridge to Bridge 2013

Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge 10k Swim http://waterworldswim.com/

Updated: May 11, 2013 2:10pm PDT

Spring Swimmers 2013 : www.waterworldswim.com

Spring Swimmers 2013

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Updated: Apr 28, 2013 1:27pm PDT

Berkeley Challenge Alcatraz Swim 4.27.13 :

Berkeley Challenge Alcatraz Swim 4.27.13

Updated: Apr 27, 2013 10:39am PDT

Swim Around The Rock 2013 : Results: Saxon 1.20.08 Simmons. 1.26.18 Wright 1.27.10 Malinak 1.30.50 Tardy. 1.31.30 Wells 1.33.11 Blezien 1.38.20 Rauzon 1 45 10 Konkel 1.50 52 Jones. 2.02.50 McDougal 2.04.32 Braun. 2.05.03 Frickle 2.07.02 Warneke 2.04.48 RP Pearl -RP Hassan DNF

Swim Around The Rock 2013

Results: Saxon 1.20.08 Simmons. 1.26.18 Wright 1.27.10 Malinak 1.30.5 ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2013 12:16pm PDT

Escape Weekend : Training and Event Support for the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Escape Weekend

Training and Event Support for the 2013 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Updated: Mar 03, 2013 12:47pm PDT

A 2012 WATER WORLD SWIM REVIEW : We are saying goodbye to this great 2012 swimming year, and we all from Water World Swim want to thank everyone in these pictures, for giving us such beautiful, safe and exciting season in the most beautiful bay of San Francisco, California. We must thank each one of the volunteers and coaches that made this season one of the best in our 19 years of existence. We wish to all open water swimmers from around the world great and successful new swims and a healthy performance in waters all over this great blue planet. A thankful coach

A 2012 WATER WORLD SWIM REVIEW

We are saying goodbye to this great 2012 swimming year, and we all fro ...

Updated: Dec 31, 2012 3:24pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINICS ON JUNE 2012 :

ALCATRAZ CLINICS ON JUNE 2012

Updated: Dec 31, 2012 3:12pm PDT

Sunday Swim - Nov 4, 2012 Photos by Alisa Brozinsky :

Sunday Swim - Nov 4, 2012 Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Nov 05, 2012 4:19pm PDT

2nd Annual Alcatraz Classic 2012 :

2nd Annual Alcatraz Classic 2012

Updated: Oct 06, 2012 11:36am PDT

Sunday Swim 9-23-12 :

Sunday Swim 9-23-12

Updated: Sep 23, 2012 1:30pm PDT

6th Annual Alcatraz Touch-n-Go 2012 :

6th Annual Alcatraz Touch-n-Go 2012

Updated: Sep 23, 2012 1:23pm PDT

7th Annual Golden Gate Bridge Swim 2012 :

7th Annual Golden Gate Bridge Swim 2012

Updated: Sep 09, 2012 9:48pm PDT

10th Anniversary Swim with the Centurions Race - photos by Alisa Brozinsky :

10th Anniversary Swim with the Centurions Race - photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Aug 27, 2012 9:16pm PDT

10th Annual Alcatraz Swim With the Centurions 2012 :

10th Annual Alcatraz Swim With the Centurions 2012

Updated: Aug 27, 2012 8:21am PDT

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 2012 :

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 2012

Updated: Jun 14, 2012 4:07pm PDT

ALCATRAZ_BEFORE-THE-ESCAPE :

ALCATRAZ_BEFORE-THE-ESCAPE

Updated: Jun 14, 2012 3:13pm PDT

ALCATRAZ_CLINICS AND PRIOR THE ESCAPE :

ALCATRAZ_CLINICS AND PRIOR THE ESCAPE

Updated: Jun 14, 2012 11:13am PDT

Water World Swim - April 22, 2012 :

Water World Swim - April 22, 2012

Updated: May 08, 2012 11:53am PDT

ALCATRAZ_Jan_28_29_2012 : Monthly Alcatrraz January 28 and 29th 2012. Due to weather conditions, this swim had to be splitted in two days as many of its participants flew from far away to do this crossing. On Saturday January 28th, we had 15 mph winds and rough bay conditions. Still 5 of these swimmers ventured after making sure they were at the mercy of these extreme conditions. The rest came back next day to complete this swim. More details later.

ALCATRAZ_Jan_28_29_2012

Monthly Alcatrraz January 28 and 29th 2012. Due to weather conditions, ...

Updated: Feb 27, 2012 1:25pm PDT

Alcatraz 2.25.12 : end of the ebb, choppy, 52 °F

Alcatraz 2.25.12

end of the ebb, choppy, 52 °F

Updated: Feb 25, 2012 10:06am PDT

Coach Julieta Swims Antarctica : Water World Swim Coach Julieta Nunez just completed an incredible feat done by a woman swimmer. She has just completed a swim between icebergs in the southermost part of the world, Antarctica. She swam in the Lemaire Channel, between the Chilean Base President Gabriel Gonzalez Videla and Lemaire Island at temperatures between 30.2 F (-1C) and 32 F (0 C) the distance of 1.1 km in 20 min 24 sec, starting at 8:30 a.m. We are very proud of her feat and as she gets back from this part of the world, we will be able to provide more information and photos of this great feat. http://data.aad.gov.au/aadc/gaz/display_name.cfm?gaz_id=109792 http://mapcarta.com/25619358 Coach Julieta will travel to Punta Arenas to wait for two swimmers that will attempt the Straits of Magellan swim on January 31. Coach Ordenes will be traveling to certify the swim. Swimmers from Mexico City, Ana Mary Quesada and Swimmer from Dominican Republic Marcos Diaz. All Water World Swim wishes both swimmers the best in completing this great challenge.

Coach Julieta Swims Antarctica

Water World Swim Coach Julieta Nunez just completed an incredible feat ...

Updated: Jan 20, 2012 11:51pm PDT

Winter Alcatraz 2012 : 5th Annual Winter Alcatraz January 7, 2012

Winter Alcatraz 2012

5th Annual Winter Alcatraz January 7, 2012

Updated: Jan 07, 2012 1:16pm PDT

SUNDAY_last of 2011 Brave Swimmers of the Cold :

SUNDAY_last of 2011 Brave Swimmers of the Cold

Updated: Dec 22, 2011 1:07pm PDT

Sunday swim - Dec 4, 2011 : Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday swim - Dec 4, 2011

Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Dec 10, 2011 10:50pm PDT

Sunday Swim 11.27.11 : Swim With Pedro - Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 11.27.11

Swim With Pedro - Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Nov 27, 2011 5:53pm PDT

Sunday Swim 10.16.11 : Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 10.16.11

Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Nov 18, 2011 7:14am PDT

Sunday Swim 11.13.11 : Sunny Sunday Swim with noticeably colder temps around 55°F. Riding the flood outside the breakwall and the slack/ebb on the inside. Photos by Alisa Brozinsky (8 up)

Sunday Swim 11.13.11

Sunny Sunday Swim with noticeably colder temps around 55°F. Riding the ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2011 7:58am PDT

ALCATRAZ OCT28_2011_Rafal from Poland Fred from So.Africa : On Friday October 28th, 2011 two swimmers from different continents got together to swim from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park, Rafal Ziobrio from Cracow, Poland and Fred Louw, from Cape Town South Africa . On this morning conditions were perfect for these two swimmers. Rafal accomplished long distance open water swimmer, with great cold water swims accomplishments, and one of them the Straits of Magellan on February of this year and Fred, swimmer of Robin Island in South Africa and English Channel crossing in just over 10 hours. Both swam fighting the beginning of a strong flood, completing the swim in only 30 and 34 minutes from the "Rock" to the beach at Aquatic Park. As a swimming guide and pacer accomplishing their same time, was Water World Swim Coach Ann Schnuer also a strong open water swimmer, accomplishing this year a 5 K swim in Valparaiso Chile.

ALCATRAZ OCT28_2011_Rafal from Poland Fred from So.Africa

On Friday October 28th, 2011 two swimmers from different continents go ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2011 11:37am PDT

Fall Swimmers 2011 : Fall is a great time to swim in the bay!

Fall Swimmers 2011

Fall is a great time to swim in the bay!

Updated: Oct 23, 2011 1:06pm PDT

Sunday Swim 10.16.11 : Swim in the Bay? Yes you can!

Sunday Swim 10.16.11

Swim in the Bay? Yes you can!

Updated: Oct 17, 2011 8:01am PDT

6th Annual Golden Gate Bridge Swim : A spectacular and challenging swim, in the midst of changing tides. Photos by René Rodriguez, Aaron Van Arsdale and Edna Gonzalez more photos by Davide Paperini http://www.capturedbydavide.com/

6th Annual Golden Gate Bridge Swim

A spectacular and challenging swim, in the midst of changing tides. ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2011 7:28am PDT

Monthly Alcatraz 10.16.11 : Smooth Alcatraz crossing on a calm October morning. Slack and flat, balmy 60°F temps http://waterworldswim.com/alcatraz.html Photos by Davide Paperini are available at http://www.capturedbydavide.com/

Monthly Alcatraz 10.16.11

Smooth Alcatraz crossing on a calm October morning. Slack and flat, ba ...

Updated: Oct 16, 2011 2:41pm PDT

SF Bay : A beautiful October morning on the San Francisco Bay from the Codzilla Photos by Rene Rodriguez Video: Ben Fogle swims Alcatraz http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15290415

SF Bay

A beautiful October morning on the San Francisco Bay from the Codzilla ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2011 6:58am PDT

Fleet Week Alcatraz 10.8.11 : USAF Cadets and other swimmers navigate the flood from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park on a beautiful day, patchy fog. For more photos, please visit http://www.capturedbydavide.com/

Fleet Week Alcatraz 10.8.11

USAF Cadets and other swimmers navigate the flood from Alcatraz to Aqu ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2011 8:08pm PDT

Alcatraz Clinic - Friday September 2, 2011 :

Alcatraz Clinic - Friday September 2, 2011

Updated: Oct 08, 2011 3:02pm PDT

Last Thurday eve 2011 and September Sundays :

Last Thurday eve 2011 and September Sundays

Updated: Oct 08, 2011 2:57pm PDT

Alcatraz U.S. Air Force Academy +Berkeley/Orinda swim. : Fleet Week 2011- Sunday October 8, 12 cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, plus swimmers from Orinda and Berkeley, California, swam from Alcatraz in one of the toughest currents due to restrictions on the time the swim had to take place, before the Blue Angels air show. Every single swimmer fought all the could and everyone succeeded in completing the swim. More to come..More photos soon...Congratulations to all swimmers and cadets..

Alcatraz U.S. Air Force Academy +Berkeley/Orinda swim.

Fleet Week 2011- Sunday October 8, 12 cadets from the United States Ai ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2011 2:41pm PDT

Sunday Swim 10.2.11 : Beautiful sunny day for a swim, with many swimming in the bay for their first time.

Sunday Swim 10.2.11

Beautiful sunny day for a swim, with many swimming in the bay for thei ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2011 1:07pm PDT

Thursday Swim With Pedro 9.29.11 : Last Thursday evening swim of the year!

Thursday Swim With Pedro 9.29.11

Last Thursday evening swim of the year!

Updated: Sep 29, 2011 9:33pm PDT

Sunday Swim 9.25.11 :

Sunday Swim 9.25.11

Updated: Sep 25, 2011 3:48pm PDT

Summer Swimmers at Aquatic Park and Alcatraz Clinics : These photos are a sample of many activities happening during the month of July,2011. Here we shots taken by Coach Rene, and others by Coach Pedro, official reporters of Water World Swim. We have had 2 great Clinics at Alcatraz and also great practice and training swims at Aquatic Park. Great group that meet all the time to get better and better swimmers and triathletes in the Bay of San Francisco. Good Job Water World Swimmers. Join us soon in one of our great swims in the Bay.

Summer Swimmers at Aquatic Park and Alcatraz Clinics

These photos are a sample of many activities happening during the mont ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2011 10:57pm PDT

1st Annual Alcatraz Classic : A beautiful sunny day for a swim! 60°F slack to flood. It was a very competitive race for the fastest swimmers. http://waterworldswim.com/events/ChileAlc/index.html photos by Coach Rene for more photos please visit Davide Paperini's website http://www.capturedbydavide.com/ Results at www.srtiming.com Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL9hba2VM4A

1st Annual Alcatraz Classic

A beautiful sunny day for a swim! 60°F slack to flood. It was a very c ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2011 4:52am PDT

9th Annual Alcatraz Swim with the Centurions : Photos by Rene Rodriguez http://waterworldswim.com/events/A100/index.html results: http://srtiming.com/2011events.html Photos of the Jump, Swim Course, and Individual finisher photos are available from Davide Paperini Photography http://www.capturedbydavide.com/

9th Annual Alcatraz Swim with the Centurions

Photos by Rene Rodriguez http://waterworldswim.com/events/A100/index.h ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2011 10:40pm PDT

Sunday Swim 8.28.11 : photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 8.28.11

photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Sep 04, 2011 5:31pm PDT

Bridge to Bridge 2011 : 5th Annual: Bridge to Bridge 10km Swim - Congratulations to Sarah Walker and Tony Leonardini, lead swimmers (Top OA Skin and Wetsuit Division), and to all who finished the Bridge to Bridge! Photos by Rene Rodriguez and Davide Paperini

Bridge to Bridge 2011

5th Annual: Bridge to Bridge 10km Swim - Congratulations to Sarah Walk ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2011 8:44pm PDT

Monthly Alcatraz August 2011 : Alcatraz to Aquatic Park, ebbing

Monthly Alcatraz August 2011

Alcatraz to Aquatic Park, ebbing

Updated: Aug 26, 2011 12:32am PDT

Sunday Swim 8.21.11 : Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 8.21.11

Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Aug 21, 2011 10:23pm PDT

Sunday Swim 7.31.11 : Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 7.31.11

Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Updated: Aug 21, 2011 7:39pm PDT

Sunday Swim 8.14.11 : Sunday Swim With Pedro - one of our biggest Sunday Swims to date! Photos by Alisa Brozinsky

Sunday Swim 8.14.11

Sunday Swim With Pedro - one of our biggest Sunday Swims to date! Phot ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2011 10:00pm PDT

GREAT THU 8/11 SUN 8/14 swims :

GREAT THU 8/11 SUN 8/14 swims

Updated: Aug 17, 2011 10:14pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM-Oliver Strachan 8-13-2011 : An open water champion swimmer,Oliver Strachan from London, UK visited us to swim Alcatraz with Water World Swim last Saturday August 15, 2011. After swimming with sharks and giant turtles in the Galapagos with his family and swimming in the warm waters of Brazil and cool waters of Alaska, he demonstrated his abilities by swimming in the cool waters of the Bay at incredible speed and stroke. The Strachan family, coach George and Coach Pedro, were lucky to see this incredible swimmer to almost set a new time record. We were proud to host this great swimmer from London, England. Thanks to Boat Captain Andy Stock who was especially dressed for this Royal visit, and to Coach George Evangelista for his great navigation skills that made this swim a great event for Ollie and his family.

ALCATRAZ SWIM-Oliver Strachan 8-13-2011

An open water champion swimmer,Oliver Strachan from London, UK visited ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2011 8:59am PDT

Alcatraz Clinic 8.12.11 : There is nothing like swimming around Alcatraz island! We had a great clinic with some amazing swimmers and athletes training for their very first Alcatraz crossing and the San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz. Though it was foggy, the bay is always beautiful in its majestic silvery elegance. photos by Rene Rodriguez

Alcatraz Clinic 8.12.11

There is nothing like swimming around Alcatraz island! We had a great ...

Updated: Aug 12, 2011 11:16pm PDT

Sunday Swim with New Waves 8.7.11 :

Sunday Swim with New Waves 8.7.11

Updated: Aug 07, 2011 4:26pm PDT

Staples Family Alcatraz Swim 2011 :

Staples Family Alcatraz Swim 2011

Updated: Aug 07, 2011 4:16pm PDT

5th Annual Alcatraz Touch & Go 2011 : 5th Annual Alcatraz Touch & Go 2011 - August 6, 2011 ebb 60°F photos by Rene Rodriguez

5th Annual Alcatraz Touch & Go 2011

5th Annual Alcatraz Touch & Go 2011 - August 6, 2011 ebb 60°F photos b ...

Updated: Aug 06, 2011 11:50am PDT

THURSDAY 8/4/2011 SWIM :

THURSDAY 8/4/2011 SWIM

Updated: Aug 04, 2011 11:09pm PDT

Alcatraz Clinic at Alcatraz 7/22 : By Coach Rene Rodriguez.

Alcatraz Clinic at Alcatraz 7/22

By Coach Rene Rodriguez.

Updated: Jul 27, 2011 7:22am PDT

TRI_MORE FITNESS ALCATRAZ CLINIC : Photos by Coach Rene Rodriguez and Coach Pedro Ordenes- Another successful Alcatraz clinic conducted by Water World Swim coaches and Tri-More Fitness coach Neil Frazer. His Tri-More Fitness team accomplished their training for their next triathlon including a swim from Alcatraz.

TRI_MORE FITNESS ALCATRAZ CLINIC

Photos by Coach Rene Rodriguez and Coach Pedro Ordenes- Another succes ...

Updated: Jul 27, 2011 7:12am PDT

THURSDAY 7/21_SUNDAY 7/24 :

THURSDAY 7/21_SUNDAY 7/24

Updated: Jul 27, 2011 6:51am PDT

Alcatraz Crossing 7.23.11 :

Alcatraz Crossing 7.23.11

Updated: Jul 24, 2011 2:16pm PDT

Thursday Swim with Pedro 6.30.11 : sunny, breezy, flood current 56°F

Thursday Swim with Pedro 6.30.11

sunny, breezy, flood current 56°F

Updated: Jul 12, 2011 12:36am PDT

Thursday Swim With Pedro 7.7.11 :

Thursday Swim With Pedro 7.7.11

Updated: Jul 12, 2011 12:29am PDT

6th Annual Swim Around the Rock™ 2011 :

6th Annual Swim Around the Rock™ 2011

Updated: Jul 12, 2011 12:19am PDT

Golden Gate Triathlon Swim Support :

Golden Gate Triathlon Swim Support

Updated: Jun 26, 2011 4:35pm PDT

Thu Sun Swims June 2011 :

Thu Sun Swims June 2011

Updated: Jun 19, 2011 10:20pm PDT

Spring Swimmers 2011 :

Spring Swimmers 2011

Updated: Jun 12, 2011 7:04pm PDT

Monthly Alcatraz 6.11.11 : Alcatraz to Aquatic Park, high tide, breezy 55 - 56°F

Monthly Alcatraz 6.11.11

Alcatraz to Aquatic Park, high tide, breezy 55 - 56°F

Updated: Jun 11, 2011 12:17pm PDT

Thursday 6.9.11 : Weekly workout: End of the flood, 55°F, Windy

Thursday 6.9.11

Weekly workout: End of the flood, 55°F, Windy

Updated: Jun 09, 2011 9:15pm PDT

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 2011 : Coach Pedro Ordenes of Water World Swim and his team were the water support coordinator for the swim. The project involves detailed safety planning, securing a fleet of boats and kayaks, organizing a massive crew of safety, medical and emergency personnel, lifeguards, spotters and volunteers, conducting the Alcatraz training swims with the athletes up to several months in advance and the test swim before race day, monitoring the tides and weather and making sure everything is in place. Finally the horn on the San Francisco Belle goes off for The ESCAPE from Alcatraz Triathlon. The planning for this event gets started the year before. Thanks to everyone who played a vital role in the safety of the event!

Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon 2011

Coach Pedro Ordenes of Water World Swim and his team were the water su ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2011 8:13am PDT

Escape from Alcatraz Test Swim : Fast ebb, no wind, light rain, water temp ~ 55°F - Kirk McKinney was first swimmer on the beach in 26 minutes.

Escape from Alcatraz Test Swim

Fast ebb, no wind, light rain, water temp ~ 55°F - Kirk McKinney was f ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2011 5:14pm PDT

Thursday Alcatraz Special Swim 6.2.11 : A challenging last half mile of the Escape From Alcatraz Swim and Transition Clinic. If it was easy everyone would do it. Good job!

Thursday Alcatraz Special Swim 6.2.11

A challenging last half mile of the Escape From Alcatraz Swim and Tran ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2011 8:39pm PDT

WWS and ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ 2010 :

WWS and ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ 2010

Updated: May 30, 2011 9:14pm PDT

Sunday Swim / Tri Clinic 5.29.11 :

Sunday Swim / Tri Clinic 5.29.11

Updated: May 29, 2011 5:06pm PDT

Month of May Was a great swim month :

Month of May Was a great swim month

Updated: May 28, 2011 11:20pm PDT

Saturday 5.28.11 Alcatraz Crossing / Tri Clinic : Alcatraz to Aquatic Park 55°F flood.

Saturday 5.28.11 Alcatraz Crossing / Tri Clinic

Alcatraz to Aquatic Park 55°F flood.

Updated: May 28, 2011 11:00pm PDT

Sunday Swim / Tri Clinic 5.22.11 : Swimming into the ebb outside the breakwall. A challenge to make it to the end. A variety of temperatures in the water today.

Sunday Swim / Tri Clinic 5.22.11

Swimming into the ebb outside the breakwall. A challenge to make it to ...

Updated: May 22, 2011 3:34pm PDT

Saturday 5.21.11 - Alcatraz Special Swim / Tri-Clinic : Beautiful day in the San Francisco Bay. Great conditions! Swim from Alcatraz to St. Francis Beach, then bike The Escape Course!

Saturday 5.21.11 - Alcatraz Special Swim / Tri-Clinic

Beautiful day in the San Francisco Bay. Great conditions! Swim from Al ...

Updated: May 21, 2011 2:35pm PDT

Thursday 5.19.11 : Swim With Pedro Weekly Workout.

Thursday 5.19.11

Swim With Pedro Weekly Workout.

Updated: May 20, 2011 6:19am PDT

Sunday Swim / Tri-Clinic 5.15.11 :

Sunday Swim / Tri-Clinic 5.15.11

Updated: May 15, 2011 3:55pm PDT

Swim Clinic May 6 :

Swim Clinic May 6

Updated: May 15, 2011 9:30am PDT

Saturday Alcatraz / Tri-Clinic 5.14.11 : WWS Alcatraz Swim Clinic / Tri-Clinic. Nice flood tide water temp 54°F Recap: http://waterworldswim.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/wws-escape-tri-clinic-weekend-2/

Saturday Alcatraz / Tri-Clinic 5.14.11

WWS Alcatraz Swim Clinic / Tri-Clinic. Nice flood tide water temp 54°F ...

Updated: May 14, 2011 7:13pm PDT

Thursday 5.12.11 : Swim With Pedro Weekly Workout

Thursday 5.12.11

Swim With Pedro Weekly Workout

Updated: May 12, 2011 9:26pm PDT

KTLA-5 Jaime Chambers Alcatraz Swim 2011 : KTLA 5 Reporter Jaime Chambers escapes from Alcatraz - VIDEO: http://youtu.be/W5NCHa5LF0Y

KTLA-5 Jaime Chambers Alcatraz Swim 2011

KTLA 5 Reporter Jaime Chambers escapes from Alcatraz - VIDEO: http://y ...

Updated: May 10, 2011 8:03pm PDT

Sunday Swim / Tri-Clinic 5.8.11 :

Sunday Swim / Tri-Clinic 5.8.11

Updated: May 08, 2011 4:31pm PDT

Saturday Alcatraz / Tri-Clinic 5.7.11 : WWS Alcatraz Swim Clinic / Tri-Clinic. End of the ebb, windy! http://waterworldswim.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/wws-escape-tri-clinic-weekend-1/

Saturday Alcatraz / Tri-Clinic 5.7.11

WWS Alcatraz Swim Clinic / Tri-Clinic. End of the ebb, windy! http://w ...

Updated: May 07, 2011 1:20pm PDT

Thursday 3.24.11 : The first Thursday 2011 Swim with Pedro Weekly Workout

Thursday 3.24.11

The first Thursday 2011 Swim with Pedro Weekly Workout

Updated: May 06, 2011 9:44pm PDT

APRIL2011_WATERWORLDSWIM_SWIMS :

APRIL2011_WATERWORLDSWIM_SWIMS

Updated: Apr 29, 2011 4:55pm PDT

ALCATRAZ_SWIM_TO_ST.FRANCIS_04_23_11 : A great Swim from Alcatraz to St. Francis. 22 Water World Swimmers succesfully made it across the San Francisco Bay. Challenging currents, but everyone made it with a smile in their faces. Hope to see you all back in the Bay for another great swim. A proud and happy coach.

ALCATRAZ_SWIM_TO_ST.FRANCIS_04_23_11

A great Swim from Alcatraz to St. Francis. 22 Water World Swimmers suc ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2011 4:14pm PDT

SUNDAY APRIL17 :

SUNDAY APRIL17

Updated: Apr 18, 2011 8:54pm PDT

SUNDAY_APRIL_10_2011 : SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2011 ANother sunny swim and with great people that showed up to enjoy another swim practice at Aquatic Park.

SUNDAY_APRIL_10_2011

SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2011 ANother sunny swim and with great people that sh ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2011 10:45pm PDT

THURSDAY-ALCATRAZ-CLINIC-Apri-7-8 :

THURSDAY-ALCATRAZ-CLINIC-Apri-7-8

Updated: Apr 08, 2011 9:45pm PDT

SUNDAY APRIL 3, 2011 : The season is in full swing..Fiffteen swimmers showed up on Sunday to a very sunny and warm workout. Most of them to get ready for the season. All swimmers could swam over a mile in this workout and soon we will have them increasing their time in the waters according to their levels of competition. Great Workout!!! We have visitors from Utah, Canada and Brazil. See you next Thursday at 6:00 pm. or next Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY APRIL 3, 2011

The season is in full swing..Fiffteen swimmers showed up on Sunday to ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 11:02am PDT

La Ruta 7km Swim Costa Rica 2011 :

La Ruta 7km Swim Costa Rica 2011

Updated: Mar 29, 2011 6:58am PDT

Touch Alcatraz-n-Go 2010 :

Touch Alcatraz-n-Go 2010

Updated: Mar 06, 2011 3:03pm PDT

Winter Swimmers : Water World Swim Polar Bears swimming in Winter

Winter Swimmers

Water World Swim Polar Bears swimming in Winter

Updated: Feb 27, 2011 3:52pm PDT

Water World Swim INTERNATIONAL : RAFAL ZOBRIO , Polish Swimmer preparing and training to cross the Straits of Magellans in February 2011. These are the latest photos sent from his last training session in Europe. More Details in our next Newsletter. , Rafal, has been approved by the Chilean Navy to do this crossing on February 11, 2011with the help of our representative in Chile, Water World Swim Coach Julieta Nunez Rafal will have all our support for this feat.

Water World Swim INTERNATIONAL

RAFAL ZOBRIO , Polish Swimmer preparing and training to cross the Stra ...

Updated: Feb 05, 2011 8:03pm PDT

Alcatraz Clinic 2-5-11 :

Alcatraz Clinic 2-5-11

Updated: Feb 05, 2011 3:51pm PDT

2011_SUNDAY_ 1/16-1/23 : January Sunday 23. 2011. A bright sunny morning workout at Aquatic Park. Great way to start the year. John Sims and Ron Brown, also first timers to the Bay got instructed by Coach Joseph Sitti and Coach Rene Rodriguez. Our great and regular swimmer (now Skin division -Non wetsuit) got quite a workout with all thse great new swimmers. January Sunday 16. 2011 Another great Sunday workout with the return of our New Waves star Brian Gerrity coming back stronger and ready for the non-wetsuit long distance division Brian Gerrity last year and before won three races in the non-wetsuit division, all races long distance over 2 miles swims.

2011_SUNDAY_ 1/16-1/23

January Sunday 23. 2011. A bright sunny morning workout at Aquatic Par ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2011 11:47pm PDT

Golden Gate Bridge Swim 2010 :

Golden Gate Bridge Swim 2010

Updated: Jan 26, 2011 11:20pm PDT

MONTHLY ALCATRAZ-DEC.2010 : This was the last swim from Alcatraz of the Monthly Alcatraz 2010 season. December 11, 2010. Succesful as the weather cooperated making it a great swim to complete. On this day swimmers were Annie Schnuer, who after the swim took off to swim in Chile, Coach Anne Thilges, who has joined our coaching staff 2011, Keith Johnson from Texas who completed his second swim from the rock , Les Mangold who as always navigated in perfect line, Adam Phillips who completed his first Alcatraz swim on this day, and from California and leaving us our fast swimmer Kazuaki Ohara, going back to Japan. Coaches Joseph Siti, and on command of the Dauntless, Coach George Evangelista supporting the swim, Captain Scott Page. Swim Director coach Pedro Ordenes.

MONTHLY ALCATRAZ-DEC.2010

This was the last swim from Alcatraz of the Monthly Alcatraz 2010 seas ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2011 8:32am PDT

2010 A FULL YEAR OF SWIMMING :

2010 A FULL YEAR OF SWIMMING

Updated: Dec 17, 2010 10:51pm PDT

ALCATRAZ Monthly October 30 2010 : Another WWS Alcatraz succesful crossing. Swimmers from the Alcatraz Clinic by Eric Gilsenan Sports, joined WWS team to swim from Alcatraz in our monthly crossing October 30, 2010. Photos by Coach Diana Craig. On October 22nd a Clinic from Alcatraz to prepare swimmers Holly Siver and Katrinka Hutchinson from London, U.K.

ALCATRAZ Monthly October 30 2010

Another WWS Alcatraz succesful crossing. Swimmers from the Alcatraz Cl ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2010 8:59am PDT

ALCATRAZ FOR THE MINERS :

ALCATRAZ FOR THE MINERS

Updated: Sep 13, 2010 1:01am PDT

Alcatraz -From England to Alcatraz :

Alcatraz -From England to Alcatraz

Updated: Aug 02, 2010 10:35pm PDT

WWS SWIMS JULY :

WWS SWIMS JULY

Updated: Aug 02, 2010 11:51am PDT

Fourth of July 2010 Swim from Alcatraz :

Fourth of July 2010 Swim from Alcatraz

Updated: Jul 12, 2010 11:58pm PDT

Bridge to Bridge 10K Swim : Another great Water World Swim event, the 4th Annual Bridge to Bridge 10 K swim. Many swimmers accomplished this long swim under great conditions. They challenge the tides and currents along the way. To see results please visit our website: www.waterworldswim.com - Thanks to pilots Steve Sorensen and Aaron Van Arsdale. Other photos taken by coach Pedro . Thanks to all volunteers, pilots for making this event a great and succesful swim.

Bridge to Bridge 10K Swim

Another great Water World Swim event, the 4th Annual Bridge to Bridge ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2010 11:34pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2010 :

ALCATRAZ SWIM MEMORIAL WEEKEND 2010

Updated: May 31, 2010 8:38pm PDT

ALCATRAZ weekend clinic 4/2 crossing 4/3 for Chile : A weekend full of Alcatraz knowledge. First, on Friday April 2, we had a clinic at Alcatraz with three participants, and on Saturday April 3rd The swim for Chile.(more details in upcoming photos and videos of these two events,

ALCATRAZ weekend clinic 4/2 crossing 4/3 for Chile

A weekend full of Alcatraz knowledge. First, on Friday April 2, we ha ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2010 7:34am PDT

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TO AQUATIC PARK MARCH 27th 2010 : On March 27th, 2010 Four swimmers jumped at the Golden Gate bridge and swam to Aquatic Park. Jim Phillips, Rich Stevens, Tina Voight and Al "Flood" Jaurique. Great conditions and strong tides, made this swim fun for all the swimmers. Great navigation skills in each one of these swimmers. Join us anytime on other of our long distance swims in the Bay of San Francisco.

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TO AQUATIC PARK MARCH 27th 2010

On March 27th, 2010 Four swimmers jumped at the Golden Gate bridge and ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2010 9:34am PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC MARCH 19 2010 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC MARCH 19 2010

Updated: Mar 25, 2010 2:37pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING by Casey Wilcock from AUSTRALIA : Casey Wilcock from Victoria Australia visited us to swim from Alcatraz to the shores of the San Francisco Bay on March 24th. A day before, she took a swim clinic with Water World Swim to get to know the waters of the Bay and also to get prepared for this amazing fast crossing she executed on the next day. On Wednesday 24th she started her swim from the East corner of Alcatraz with a fast and strong ebb of a 4.0 knots force. She still was able to maintain a straight line to land on San Francisco in only 36 minutes time. Congratulations Casey. We are very proud to announce that Casey, has been coaching swimming since her young age, and now she will prepare to become a licensed open water swim coach and be our representative in Australia.

ALCATRAZ CROSSING by Casey Wilcock from AUSTRALIA

Casey Wilcock from Victoria Australia visited us to swim from Alcatraz ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2010 12:13am PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM -3-20-2010 :

ALCATRAZ SWIM -3-20-2010

Updated: Mar 23, 2010 11:36pm PDT

COSTA RICA - LA RUTA 7Km FEB.27 2010 :

COSTA RICA - LA RUTA 7Km FEB.27 2010

Updated: Mar 02, 2010 3:33pm PDT

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2010 :

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Updated: Feb 28, 2010 10:41pm PDT

SUNDAY FEB.7.2010 : After many days of stormy weather, finally the sun came out for these Water World Swim Sunday swimmers. These photos shows how the group keeps growing as the waters of the Bay keep warming up. Join us soon and get ready for the season. Photos by D.Craig..

SUNDAY FEB.7.2010

After many days of stormy weather, finally the sun came out for these ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2010 12:20pm PDT

Canada's Andrew Wight First Alcatraz Swim 2/2/10 : Triathlete Andrew Wight from Vancouver, Canada, swam for the first time from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park in the Bay of San Francisco. Andrew started to swim at 7:40 a.m. from the East corner of Alcatraz, with great weather conditions, but still having a strong ebb. He fought it most of the way and to a very steady and strong pace. He completed the swim in 50 minutes, He crossed to Fort Mason where he reached the coastal line in approximately 35 minutes, and had to add an upstream swim to reach the beach of Aquatic Park 15 minutes later where a group of his friends from the University of Vancouver were waiting to celebrate his feat with cheers and applause. The sun made its way during the whole crossing and temperatures were mild and the bay waters 51 deg.F. The boat, the Dauntless and its pilot Captain Scott Page, and Coach Pedro Ordenes. Congratulations Andrew!!

Canada's Andrew Wight First Alcatraz Swim 2/2/10

Triathlete Andrew Wight from Vancouver, Canada, swam for the first tim ...

Updated: Feb 02, 2010 4:23pm PDT

ALCATRAZ Third Annual Winter Swim : One of the toughest swims from Alcatraz ever. Still 23 brave, and hardcore swimmers participated and completed this tough cold swim, the Third Annual Winter Alcatraz. In a cloudy cold morning, twenty three swimmers participated in the first swim in a blue moon conditions. Tides are extreme and there is almost no slack. Everysingle swimmer fought to the end, and the fastest ones the only ones that were able to swim in a straight line. Here the photos of the event taken by our Water World Swim elite member Rene Rodriguez whom started her training right on the first Sunday of the year, the day after this swim. Boat: Water World Swim, "The Dauntless" Winners of this swim: From Laguna Niguel, California, Michael Mitchel, Wetsuti division, Time 30:00 and Non Wet Division from Mendoza, Argentina Humberto Oriozabala. Many are already preparing for next year's swim.. photos by open water swimmer Rene Rodriguez

ALCATRAZ Third Annual Winter Swim

One of the toughest swims from Alcatraz ever. Still 23 brave, and hard ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2010 11:40am PDT

FIRST SUNDAY 2010 :

FIRST SUNDAY 2010

Updated: Jan 12, 2010 11:36am PDT

NEW YEAR'S DAY SWIM - CHILE_ConCon : CHILE STARTS A TRADITION..SWIM_CHILE coach Julieta has started a tradition following the footsteps of Water World Swim, that on its 3rd year has keep the tradition of swimming the first Saturday of each year from Alcatraz. Now Julieta has invited to six swimmers that are the first ones ever in Chile to swim from an Island tto the shores of Concon. We wish them all a Happy New Year and a Happy many years to come. What a way to start the year for these swimmers. We will keep doing it until new generations ahead. - SWIM CHILE ha comenzado una nueva tradición. Siguiendo los pasos de Water World Swim de San Francisco, California, que por tercer año consecutivo, ha organizado este evento en invierno y primer Sábado de cada año, nadar de Alcatraz a la Bahía de San Francisco. Julieta invitó a seis nadadores y mas ella misma nadaron de una isla en Concón a las playas de esta caleta una distancia de 2.0 Kilometros. Deseamos mucha suerte y los apoyamos en seguir esta tradicion para futuras generaciones recuerden siempre como han comenzado el primer día de cada año. Buena suerte y si desea nadar el próximo año consulte con Coach Julieta.

NEW YEAR'S DAY SWIM - CHILE_ConCon

CHILE STARTS A TRADITION..SWIM_CHILE coach Julieta has started a tradi ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2010 3:32pm PDT

CHILE_SWIM :

CHILE_SWIM

Updated: Dec 26, 2009 7:18pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JULY 21, 2007 : Twelve swimmers had a fantastic swim from Alcatraz on a day with one of the best conditions of the season. The swim started from the East corner of the island to the Saint Francis beach . Temperature of the water was 61 deg. and the average time that the swimmers took to complete the swim was 45 min.

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JULY 21, 2007

Twelve swimmers had a fantastic swim from Alcatraz on a day with one o ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 8:53am PDT

SUNDAY May 27, 2007 :

SUNDAY May 27, 2007

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 8:48am PDT

Water World Swim Sunday FEB 25th, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday FEB 25th, 2007

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 8:49pm PDT

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Feb.18, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Feb.18, 2007

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 7:18pm PDT

ANGEL ISLAND SWIM : photos by Renee Rodriguez

ANGEL ISLAND SWIM

photos by Renee Rodriguez

Updated: Sep 28, 2009 1:09am PDT

A VIDEO TO REMEMBER SEPT 2009 :

A VIDEO TO REMEMBER SEPT 2009

Updated: Sep 22, 2009 11:29pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM -SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 : September Monthly Alcatraz Swim- September 13, 2009, an Alcatraz to be remembered in the swim records of the Bay. Everything was all about swimming, swimming and swimming in perfect currents, tides and weather. One of the most perfect days in history. We got swimmers from Texas, from Ireland, from Israel, from France, Argentina and from Mill Valley, San Francisco, Oakland, Stockton, all celebrating, life, swimming and a new day, and also remembering Adriana, who guided by powerful forces, is traveling the road of recovery and soon joining us to swim with all of us. Thanks to all these swimmers for making life in the Bay of San Francisco a happy life. I only saw, smiles and happy swimmers with passion for open water swimming.

ALCATRAZ SWIM -SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

September Monthly Alcatraz Swim- September 13, 2009, an Alcatraz to be ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2009 7:27am PDT

August/September09 WWSPhotos :

August/September09 WWSPhotos

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 10:34pm PDT

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 10K SWIM 2009 :

BRIDGE TO BRIDGE 10K SWIM 2009

Updated: Jun 21, 2009 9:05am PDT

A TRAINING SESSION AT CRISSY FIELD :

A TRAINING SESSION AT CRISSY FIELD

Updated: Jun 06, 2009 5:42pm PDT

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK MAY 28th 2009 :

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK MAY 28th 2009

Updated: May 29, 2009 5:37pm PDT

Thursday Video_May21 2009 :

Thursday Video_May21 2009

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:13pm PDT

ALCATRAZ TO SAINT FRANCIS Swim MAY 16 2009 :

ALCATRAZ TO SAINT FRANCIS Swim MAY 16 2009

Updated: May 16, 2009 5:57pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM May 2, 2009 :

ALCATRAZ SWIM May 2, 2009

Updated: May 07, 2009 12:03am PDT

VARIOUS_PIXS SWIMS, WORKOUTS, FUN by Coach Pedro : Once in a while, Coach Pedro takes his camera to training swims or the long distance swims the Water World Swim team does in the Bay. I like to show the fun and the techniques these great swimmers use to advance their progress in open water swimming. These photos were taken from January to April and I will keep documenting the fun, the progress and the hardwork these swimmers put week to week to add to their performance. Keep up the good training and the great swims.

VARIOUS_PIXS SWIMS, WORKOUTS, FUN by Coach Pedro

Once in a while, Coach Pedro takes his camera to training swims or the ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2009 2:50pm PDT

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park APRIL 25, 2009 : Photos by Diana Craig- In a great sunny morning of Saturday April 25, 12 swimmers ventured a great flood tide from the Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park. The tide was in their favor, finishing the swim some in under an hour and some barely a minute or two before an hour. As always we had the great company of the SFPD Marine Unit, watching traffic and making sure the swim will go smooth and safe. Good Job swimmers..More miles under your belt or speedo..or wetsuit..

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park APRIL 25, 2009

Photos by Diana Craig- In a great sunny morning of Saturday April 25, ...

Updated: Apr 30, 2009 12:29pm PDT

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK APRIL 16th 2009 : Another great Thursday evening session at Aquatic Park.

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK APRIL 16th 2009

Another great Thursday evening session at Aquatic Park.

Updated: Apr 20, 2009 9:04pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING APRIL 18, 2009 : Photography by D.Craig - Ten Swimmers and four making this swim from Alcatraz for the first time, finished their crossing in record time. Tides 2.9 ebb, Jump or start of the swim at 7:50 a.m. CONGRATULATIONS SWIMMERS

ALCATRAZ CROSSING APRIL 18, 2009

Photography by D.Craig - Ten Swimmers and four making this swim from A ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2009 8:42pm PDT

SUNDAY APRIL 12th, 2009 Another Sunny Swim :

SUNDAY APRIL 12th, 2009 Another Sunny Swim

Updated: Apr 14, 2009 9:08am PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING APRIL 11 2009 : Another succesful Alcatraz swim on Saturday April 11, 2009. Perfect conditions at the end of a very strong ebb that lasted till the very end of the swim. Thanks to all the pilots including, pilot and photographer Coach Diana Craig.

ALCATRAZ CROSSING APRIL 11 2009

Another succesful Alcatraz swim on Saturday April 11, 2009. Perfect co ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2009 3:18pm PDT

SUNDAY APRIL 5th, 2009 Another great Swim :

SUNDAY APRIL 5th, 2009 Another great Swim

Updated: Apr 06, 2009 10:53am PDT

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK APRIL 2nd 2009 : Our succesful second Thursday evening session was a total success. One of the windiest ever recorded. Winds in the upper 30 miles per hour and a very strong flood. Every single swimmer, including our new first timers made it all the way to swim over 35 minutes and close to a mile, fighting the strong flood and strong winds. The sun made this evening a glorious evening. Swimmers came out of the water with a more calm Bay, and a huge orange sunset on the background. Great to see such energetic group. See you all on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. or next Thursday at 6 p.m. Keep up this great training. After all learning about "Pepe" s great Alcatraz swim, everyone showed a great stroke today.

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AQUATIC PARK APRIL 2nd 2009

Our succesful second Thursday evening session was a total success. One ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2009 9:56pm PDT

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - Presidio Aquatic ParkMARCH 28, 2009 :

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - Presidio Aquatic ParkMARCH 28, 2009

Updated: Apr 01, 2009 7:27pm PDT

SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2009 Swim :

SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2009 Swim

Updated: Mar 31, 2009 2:38pm PDT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUDIT LANGH : This gallery photos are of the exclusive use of Water World Swim,LLC. Each photo is registered and copyright by the photographer Ms.Judit Langh. These photos are low resolution copies, and if you are interested in obtaining high quality prints directly from the photographer you may contact directly Ms. Langh at : jlangh@earthlink.net The print prices are the following: 4x6: $15/per print 5x7: $29 8x10:$37 8x12:$43

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUDIT LANGH

This gallery photos are of the exclusive use of Water World Swim,LLC. ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2009 3:35pm PDT

2nd ANNUAL WINTER ALCATRAZ 2009 -Jan.3.2009 PHOTOS BY DCraig : WATER WORLD SWIM, SECOND ANNUAL WINTER ALCATRAZ 2009 WAS COMPLETED SUCCESFULLY BY 17 SWIMMERS WHO TOOK THE CHALLENGE OF SWIMMING FROM ALCATRAZ TO THE COVE OF AQUATIC PARK IN THE CRISPY WATERS ( 49 Deg F - 9 Deg.C ) OF THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO IN A VERY CLEAR AND CRISPY WINTER MORNING OF JANUARY 3, 2009. Photos by D.Craig

2nd ANNUAL WINTER ALCATRAZ 2009 -Jan.3.2009 PHOTOS BY DCraig

WATER WORLD SWIM, SECOND ANNUAL WINTER ALCATRAZ 2009 WAS COMPLETED SUC ...

Updated: Jan 07, 2009 9:56am PDT

First TEST VIDEO CLIP_ A Rough Alcatraz in September 2008 :

First TEST VIDEO CLIP_ A Rough Alcatraz in September 2008

Updated: Dec 21, 2008 10:02pm PDT

Alcatraz to PhotographSat.Dec20/ Sunday December 21, 2008 :

Alcatraz to PhotographSat.Dec20/ Sunday December 21, 2008

Updated: Dec 21, 2008 9:58pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM November 22, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ SWIM November 22, 2008

Updated: Nov 22, 2008 9:27pm PDT

PRESIDIO TO AQUATIC PARK :

PRESIDIO TO AQUATIC PARK

Updated: Nov 15, 2008 7:22pm PDT

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2008 :

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2008

Updated: Oct 20, 2008 8:49pm PDT

TREASURE ISLAND TO YMCA Test Swim 10.17.2008 :

TREASURE ISLAND TO YMCA Test Swim 10.17.2008

Updated: Oct 17, 2008 10:21pm PDT

CRISSY FIELD to AQUATIC PARK SWIM 10.12.08 : A great morning October 12th, Fleet week weekend swim. Ten swimmers took the plunge from Crissy Field to Aquatic Park, in a spectacular morning and a great tide of 3.2 knots. Everyone felt the push of the currents by swimming much faster the 1.6 miles than expected. Beautiful sunrise and beautiful waters in the Bay. Thanks swimmers till next time. See you in the Bay.

CRISSY FIELD to AQUATIC PARK SWIM 10.12.08

A great morning October 12th, Fleet week weekend swim. Ten swimmers to ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 8:08am PDT

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SWIM SEPT.6 ,2008 : Photos by Coach Diana Craig

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SWIM SEPT.6 ,2008

Photos by Coach Diana Craig

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 9:11pm PDT

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TEST SWIM SEPT.5, 2008 : Photos by Coach Pedro

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE TEST SWIM SEPT.5, 2008

Photos by Coach Pedro

Updated: Sep 05, 2008 1:35pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM AUGUST 23, 2008- Staples Family : PHOTOS by Diana Craig

ALCATRAZ SWIM AUGUST 23, 2008- Staples Family

PHOTOS by Diana Craig

Updated: Aug 26, 2008 6:12am PDT

ALCATRAZ 100 Swim with the Centurions 7/26/2008 : PHOTOS BY COACH Diana Craig.

ALCATRAZ 100 Swim with the Centurions 7/26/2008

PHOTOS BY COACH Diana Craig.

Updated: Jul 29, 2008 3:16pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JULY 19, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JULY 19, 2008

Updated: Jul 21, 2008 3:44pm PDT

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AT AQUATIC PARK June 26, 2008 :

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AT AQUATIC PARK June 26, 2008

Updated: Jun 27, 2008 4:54pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM WITH THE NEW WAVES- June 27, 2008 : An Incredible day for three Water World Swim New Waves, a special swim crossing from Alcatraz dedicated to them. A very rough and windy Bay was waiting for Mei Li Isaacson, Lara Prosterman,both their first swim from Alcatraz and Savannah Carpenter from Nevada, her seventh crossing since her first one in a cold winter morning of January 5th. These three courageous young ladies, succesfully swam without a wetsuit, and the three succesfully crossed from the island to Aquatic Park in fast times and in the company of Water World Swimmers, Mathew Fuerter, non-wetsuit (skin) from San Ramon, Tom Wilhelm, from Napa, his first swim in the bay without a wetsuit, Bryce Goeking, non-wetsuit, Janna Voss, her second swim from the island and athlete and talented swimmer Charlie Marinelli. All these swimmers were in the company of experienced swimmers and coaches, like WWS Jay Lidga, and Coach Lisa Serefin. Thanks to all the pilots, Lara's dad, Seth, Savannah's dad Andy, Coach George Evangelista, and WWS coach Chas Ferrari. On the boat the new waves were briefed, directed, prepared and coached by Coach Diana Craig. This was another succesful swim, because of the great spirit and talent of all these swimmers. Congratulations New Waves Lara, Savannah, and Mei li, blessings and many more succesful Alcatraz swims in your future. PHOTOGRAPHY by Coach Diana Craig.

ALCATRAZ SWIM WITH THE NEW WAVES- June 27, 2008

An Incredible day for three Water World Swim New Waves, a special swim ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2008 1:35pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JUNE 21, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CROSSING JUNE 21, 2008

Updated: Jun 24, 2008 9:56pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 16th, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 16th, 2008

Updated: Jun 23, 2008 1:01pm PDT

ALCATRAZ Swim at the Rock WELCOMING SUMMER 2008 : Sixteen swimmers took off to Alcatraz on the evening of Wednesday June 18, 2008 to welcome summer. No sight of the moon but plenty of sun and swimming by the rock to the tunes of music coming out from the Dauntless. Thanks to pilot Scotty and to all the swimmers that came and showed up their smiles and fun. It was a great evening and all swimmers ready to repeat it soon. Next one is a swim and BBQ in the Bay. Welcome Summer 2008.

ALCATRAZ Swim at the Rock WELCOMING SUMMER 2008

Sixteen swimmers took off to Alcatraz on the evening of Wednesday June ...

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 7:52am PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 25, 2008 : On Sunday May 25th, 2008, Water World Swim, LLC prepared another group of great swimmers from different clubs and organizations for the Escape from Alcatraz as for other swims from the Rock. It was an exceptional clear morning and great bay conditions. Our thanks to Sandrine, Julia, Gary, Elizabeth, Alison and Nanci. We wish the best to this great group of athletes, swimmers and triathletes. PHOTOS by Julia Prescott.

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 25, 2008

On Sunday May 25th, 2008, Water World Swim, LLC prepared another group ...

Updated: Jun 14, 2008 1:35pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ JUNE 6th, 2008 : A great Friday morning for another Water World Swim Clinic at Alcatraz. We had seven swimmers participating in this clinic at Alcatraz, they all had a great experience swimming by the rock and experiencing the tides and learning about the landmarks and swimming routes from Alcatraz. The swimmers were Cristy Aguirre and Susan Morgan from Santa Rosa, Randy Edwards from Hanford, California, Andrea Dunlop from Alpharetta, Georgia, Michele Solomon from New York, Jeff Wallace from San Francisco, Denise Carr from San Jose, California. Coaches Pedro H. Ordenes, and Diana Craig directed the swim-clinic. On board of the Dauntless Captain Scott Page and on board of the SeaRay,was captain John Super. Water World Swim, wishes best of luck to these swimmers and triathletes in all the events that are participating. We hope to see them soon back in the San Francisco Bay. PHOTOS BY : Coach Diana Craig

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ JUNE 6th, 2008

A great Friday morning for another Water World Swim Clinic at Alcatraz ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2008 3:12pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 23, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 23, 2008

Updated: May 23, 2008 4:41pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING MAY 11, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CROSSING MAY 11, 2008

Updated: May 11, 2008 10:59pm PDT

SUNDAY MAY 11, 2008 Mother's Day Swim :

SUNDAY MAY 11, 2008 Mother's Day Swim

Updated: May 11, 2008 10:55pm PDT

BAY BRIDGE to AQUATIC PARK May 10, 2008 :

BAY BRIDGE to AQUATIC PARK May 10, 2008

Updated: May 11, 2008 5:38am PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 6, 2008 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ MAY 6, 2008

Updated: May 06, 2008 9:58pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ APRIL 25, 2008 : PHOTOS BY: Coach Diana Craig

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ APRIL 25, 2008

PHOTOS BY: Coach Diana Craig

Updated: May 01, 2008 2:09pm PDT

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AT AQUATIC PARK APRIL 10,2008 :

THURSDAY 6:00p.m.AT AQUATIC PARK APRIL 10,2008

Updated: Apr 29, 2008 11:14pm PDT

Alcatraz Clinic at Alcatraz, April 11, 2008 : PHOTOS by Diana Craig. A Warm day and perfect Bay conditions for four Alcatraz swimmers participating in our first season swim Clinic at Alcatraz. These swimmers, Water World Swimmer Janna Voss, April Felipe who came from San Diego, Adam Butensky from Denver, and Water World swimmer John Hilvert, came to learn and practice the details to make this swim a perfect swim crossing from the island to the Bay shores of San Francisco. Coaches Diana Craig and Pedro Ordenes conducted this succesful clinic. Good luck to all Alcatraz swimmers that participated in this clinic.

Alcatraz Clinic at Alcatraz, April 11, 2008

PHOTOS by Diana Craig. A Warm day and perfect Bay conditions for four ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2008 8:29am PDT

SUNDAY APRIL 6th, A GREAT MORNING SWIM- :

SUNDAY APRIL 6th, A GREAT MORNING SWIM-

Updated: Apr 07, 2008 4:58pm PDT

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - MARCH 8, 2008 : Saturday March 8th it was the first long distance training swim for three of our New Waves team. Delia Solomon from Berkeley,who is attempting to cross the English Channel in the last week of August. Savannah Carpenter from Reno, who is registered to cross the Channel in 2009, and Nina Mullin also preparing for a long distance event. It was a perfect morning and they swam in this first session the distance of 3 miles from Presidio Beach, next to the Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park. The swimmers spent 1 hour in the waters of the Bay temperature of 51.5 degrees. They all completed this first session feeling strong and not cold at all. Congratulations and we are hoping if you are training for any long distance event you can join us. Limited spaces available and you must be full year Water World Swim member and registered for a long distance swim event in order to take part on these training swims.

LONG DISTANCE SWIM - MARCH 8, 2008

Saturday March 8th it was the first long distance training swim for th ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2008 11:22pm PDT

Easter Sunday March 23 :

Easter Sunday March 23

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 2:24pm PDT

SUNDAY -MARCH 16 :

SUNDAY -MARCH 16

Updated: Mar 19, 2008 8:00am PDT

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008 :

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008

Updated: Mar 17, 2008 9:24am PDT

FIRST THURSDAY EVENING SWIM SEASON 2008 :

FIRST THURSDAY EVENING SWIM SEASON 2008

Updated: Mar 13, 2008 10:21pm PDT

SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008 :

SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008

Updated: Mar 10, 2008 11:42pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM-February 9, 2008 : Our Second Monthly Alcatraz, ttook place today February 9th, Date well known for being on record the coldest day of the year in the Bay. It is called the Dreadest day to swim the Bay. Today Water Worlds Swim, six swimmers had one of the best tide and surf conditions and perfect weather. The temperature of the waters a bit warmer that this past month, which made this swim much more pleasant to the six swimmers. Among the swimmers were young New Waves and English Channel promises, Delia Salomon, Savannah Carpenter. Our own Jay Lidga, Elite member Bryce Goeking, Coach Diana Craig Coach Lisa Serefin, and your coach Pedro were the swimmers today. on the Serendipity as safety obserbers were Andy Carpenter, Coach Edna Gonzalez, and assistant Brenda Riley. On Water World Swim Camera boat captain Rick Webber and Coach Richard Donaldson were on the lead of this swim that was all a success. Photos by Coach Diana Craig

ALCATRAZ SWIM-February 9, 2008

Our Second Monthly Alcatraz, ttook place today February 9th, Date wel ...

Updated: Feb 09, 2008 9:05pm PDT

2008 SUNDAY SWIM - Jan.20th :

2008 SUNDAY SWIM - Jan.20th

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 10:24pm PDT

FIRST SUNDAY SWIM 2008-Jan.6th :

FIRST SUNDAY SWIM 2008-Jan.6th

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 10:07pm PDT

FIRST WINTER ALCATRAZ JAN.5th 2008 : First Winter Alcatraz Swim offered to all those taking the challenge to swim the frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay in the middle of Winter. Photos taken bay coach and long distance swimmer Diana Craig. Fifteen swimmers took the challenge on January 5th to cross the cold waters of the Bay of San Francisco from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park. Temperature of the waters a cool 48 degrees. We all expected to probably to cancel or to swim extreme choppy waters on that day after many days of stormy and windy conditions. Fortunatelly right before the swim, the conditions subsided and the sun came out to light out the calm waters during the swim. Everyone enjoyed the swim to the point that they wanted to continue the swim by returning to Alcatraz. As soon the last swimmer made it to the beach, the rain and wind came back for another couple of days. How lucky we were, but every single swimmer was trained and prepared for this kind of rough swim. Congratulations to all participants. Specially to our new team the New Waves, Savannah, Delia and Leore, that debuted as a team this year by swimming on this event without a wetsuit the distance of 1.2 miles. Photos by Coach Diana Craig, also a swimmer on this event.

FIRST WINTER ALCATRAZ JAN.5th 2008

First Winter Alcatraz Swim offered to all those taking the challenge t ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 9:56pm PDT

SUNDAY November 25, 2007 First Swim after the oil spill :

SUNDAY November 25, 2007 First Swim after the oil spill

Updated: Nov 27, 2007 5:50pm PDT

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SWIM OCT.20,2007 : The success of today's Golden Gate Bridge race exceeded all my expectations. The excellent weather conditions were sent to us special delivery from my brother Carlos, himself a great swimmer. My congratulations to all of you. I hope that all swimmers who participated in today's event keep extending the boundries and possibilities of the great sport of open water swimming. From the heart , your proud coach Pedro. photography by coach Diana

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SWIM OCT.20,2007

The success of today's Golden Gate Bridge race exceeded all my expecta ...

Updated: Oct 21, 2007 10:38pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM- Saturday Oct.13, 2007 : Ten swimmers aboard the Dauntless, were blessed with perfect conditions while they swim from Alcatraz. This group shared their great spirit for swimming and will be remembered as one of the most enthusiastic of the year. CONGRATULATIONS, Delia Solomon from Berkeley, Michael Concannon and Bryce Goeking from Mill Valley, Hector Solorio from Stockton, California, , peace officer from Ireland, Danny Coholan, James Walter from San Francisco, Water World Swim Videographer Allen Luong from Millbrae, Water World Swim events manager George Rehmet, Coach and Alcatraz 100 elite swimmer Diana Craig, and Coach Richard Donaldson. Visit our website for our next Monthly Water World Swim from Alcatraz. Dauntless Pilot David Santos and Steven as skipper, and on a kayak, Water World Swim pilot Chas Ferrari. (Photography by D.Craig, P.Ordenes)

ALCATRAZ SWIM- Saturday Oct.13, 2007

Ten swimmers aboard the Dauntless, were blessed with perfect condition ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2007 10:14pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM -October 12, 2007 : Water World Swimmer Michael Concannon, from Mill Valley and Mikhail Lvovich Pogrebnyak from Saint Petersburg, Russia, braved the torrential rains and the northeasterly winds while Coaches Pedro and Diana watched them swim from Alcatraz aboard the Farside while eating swordfish and onions prepared for them by captain Andy Stock. Motzart accompanied their journey.

ALCATRAZ SWIM -October 12, 2007

Water World Swimmer Michael Concannon, from Mill Valley and Mikhail Lv ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2007 9:33pm PDT

Last Thu 07 Sept.27 -SUNDAY Sept.30 : The last Thursday workout of the season and the last Sunday in September brought a good number of swimmers. The temperature of the water on both days were amazingly warm for this time of the year. Every year we are having more swimmers joining both workouts and continuing swimming through winter.

Last Thu 07 Sept.27 -SUNDAY Sept.30

The last Thursday workout of the season and the last Sunday in Septemb ...

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 9:43pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CROSSING VIRGIN Air pilots 10_04_07 : photos by Diana Craig

ALCATRAZ CROSSING VIRGIN Air pilots 10_04_07

photos by Diana Craig

Updated: Oct 05, 2007 6:28pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.25, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.25, 2007

Updated: Sep 09, 2007 10:29pm PDT

ALCATRAZ 100 Swim with the Centurions 9/2/2007 :

ALCATRAZ 100 Swim with the Centurions 9/2/2007

Updated: Sep 05, 2007 5:34am PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ BEFORE THE REAL ONE-Aug.31, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ BEFORE THE REAL ONE-Aug.31, 2007

Updated: Aug 31, 2007 11:14am PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.24, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.24, 2007

Updated: Aug 24, 2007 4:17pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.17, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ Aug.17, 2007

Updated: Aug 17, 2007 2:42pm PDT

THURSDAY EVENING AT AQUATIC PARK 7/26/2007 :

THURSDAY EVENING AT AQUATIC PARK 7/26/2007

Updated: Jul 26, 2007 11:58pm PDT

SUNDAY July 22, 2007 SWIM : Forty Swimmers took advantage of another very sunny day. The swim season keeps growing and everyone getting ready either for the Second touch and Go swim to and from Alcatraz.

SUNDAY July 22, 2007 SWIM

Forty Swimmers took advantage of another very sunny day. The swim seas ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2007 8:10pm PDT

SUNDAY May 20, 2007 & Last Mile Escape 5/31/07 :

SUNDAY May 20, 2007 & Last Mile Escape 5/31/07

Updated: Jul 21, 2007 10:14pm PDT

SUNDAY June 10 Swim and June 16 FUN SWIM :

SUNDAY June 10 Swim and June 16 FUN SWIM

Updated: Jul 21, 2007 7:15pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ May 19, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ May 19, 2007

Updated: May 20, 2007 9:56pm PDT

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ May 12, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ CLINIC AT ALCATRAZ May 12, 2007

Updated: May 12, 2007 5:36pm PDT

SUNDAY SWIM AT AQUATIC PARK May 6,2007 :

SUNDAY SWIM AT AQUATIC PARK May 6,2007

Updated: May 08, 2007 6:48pm PDT

ALCATRAZ SWIM -May 5, 2007 :

ALCATRAZ SWIM -May 5, 2007

Updated: May 08, 2007 4:55pm PDT

Water World Swim Sunday Swim April 15, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday Swim April 15, 2007

Updated: Apr 17, 2007 3:24pm PDT

1stTHURSDAY EVE SWIM 2007 SEASON 3/15/2007 :

1stTHURSDAY EVE SWIM 2007 SEASON 3/15/2007

Updated: Mar 20, 2007 6:06pm PDT

WWS ALCATRAZ SWIM MAR.17.2007 :

WWS ALCATRAZ SWIM MAR.17.2007

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 11:32pm PDT

SAR Qualifying Swims :

SAR Qualifying Swims

Updated: Mar 19, 2007 7:18pm PDT

WWS ALCATRAZ SWIM-MAR.18.2007 :

WWS ALCATRAZ SWIM-MAR.18.2007

Updated: Mar 18, 2007 11:17pm PDT

WWS SWIMMING WEEKEND MAR.18-19.2007 :

WWS SWIMMING WEEKEND MAR.18-19.2007

Updated: Mar 18, 2007 11:08pm PDT

Water World Alcatraz Swim Sat.March 3, 2007 :

Water World Alcatraz Swim Sat.March 3, 2007

Updated: Mar 07, 2007 11:32pm PDT

Water World Swim Second Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic by DaveK : Alcatraz Clinic, Saturday, 2/24/07 We had a successful clinic aboard the MV "Dauntless" staffed by Captain Dave Santos, Samantha Santos and Mary Ann Robertson. WWS Staff member and coordinator Brenda Riley made sure everything went smooth. Observers Jessica Martin and Steve Chiesa watched and gathered the same valuable information as Swimmers Marty Radovich, Leslie Saviage, Elise Milstein, Peter Martin and Aldrena Territo listened, made note and experienced this on and in water clinic at and around Alcatraz Island and San Francisco. Coaches Pedro Ordenes, Richard Donaldson, David Kasheta and Jeff Janosik shared their knowledge and experience about swimming technique, navigating, equipment and generally what to expect while swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco. The tides were similar to race day for "The Escape from Alcatraz" so swimmers were able to not only learn about the tides and currents but also to feel them while in the water. Coach David Kasheta

Water World Swim Second Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic by DaveK

Alcatraz Clinic, Saturday, 2/24/07 We had a successful clinic aboard ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2007 3:55pm PDT

Water World Swim Second Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic by Brenda : Swimmers:Marty Radovich, Leslie Saviage,Elise Milstein,Peter Martin,Aldrina Territo Observers:Jessica Martin, Steve Chiesa Coaches:Pedro, Richard Donaldson, David Kasheta,Jeff Janosik Staff: WWS Brenda Riley, Dauntless Pilot, Captain Dave Santos and Captain Mary Ann Robertson, Crew Assistant, Samantha Santos

Water World Swim Second Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic by Brenda

Swimmers:Marty Radovich, Leslie Saviage,Elise Milstein,Peter Martin,Al ...

Updated: Feb 24, 2007 11:23pm PDT

WWS Reverse Alcatraz No2 Feb17, 2007 :

WWS Reverse Alcatraz No2 Feb17, 2007

Updated: Feb 17, 2007 10:59am PDT

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Jan.28, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Jan.28, 2007

Updated: Jan 28, 2007 6:34pm PDT

Water World Alcatraz Swim SatJan.27 2007 :

Water World Alcatraz Swim SatJan.27 2007

Updated: Jan 28, 2007 2:20pm PDT

Water World Swim Sunday Jan.21, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday Jan.21, 2007

Updated: Jan 27, 2007 9:12pm PDT

Water World Swim First Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic : On January 20, 2007 Water World Swim conducted the first Alcatraz Clinic- " How to swim from Alcatraz 101". A very succesful clinic that will be offered one more time next month on February. Enjoy the photos.

Water World Swim First Alcatraz Clinic - 2007 Clinic

Your Bio

Founder, coach Pedro H. Ordenes, is known around the world for his challenging, record-breaking swims. Pedro holds the world record for Alcatraz swim crossings (Over 500 crossings and still going). He is also the only person to have completed a round trip crossing of the Beagle Channel between Chile and Argentina, in water temperatures averaging 39. And in 1999, Pedro swam across the Strait of Magellan in 39.7 waters to celebrate the new millennium.

In addition to participating in many San Francisco Bay swims and local triathlons, Pedro is currently training for a swim across the Bearing Strait from Alaska to Russia, in order to promote international good will through open water swimming.

In 1990, Pedro brought his passion and expertise to the Bay Area by founding Water World Swim. His mission was simple: to help swimmers make the transition from pool to open water, and to inspire a love and enthusiasm for the sport.

Today, Pedro remains committed to preparing swimmers of all levels for the challenge, excitement, fun and art of navigating the open water. It is truly his huge heart, warm spirit and contagious enthusiasm that drives WWS.

Pedro is fully licensed by the American Association of Swim Coaches (ASCA) and is one of a very few who specialize in open water coaching. Swimmers from all over the world travel to San Francisco to learn from and train with Pedro.

Coach Pedro has created this photo gallery to inspire many others to take the challenge and be out there in the Bay, swimming and enjoying the beautiful world of the outdoors.

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