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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, their special swim crossing from Alcatraz. A very rough 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 the 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, their special ...

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- Photos by Diana Craig :

SUNDAY APRIL 6th, A GREAT MORNING SWIM- Photos by Diana Craig

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 2008 Swim by Diana Craig :

Easter Sunday March 23 2008 Swim by Diana Craig

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 2:24pm PDT

SUNDAY -MARCH 16 by Coach Diana Craig :

SUNDAY -MARCH 16 by Coach Diana Craig

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

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: Jul 25, 2007 11:36pm 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 27, 2007 :

SUNDAY May 27, 2007

Updated: Jul 21, 2007 11:04pm 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 Sunday FEB 25th, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday FEB 25th, 2007

Updated: Feb 25, 2007 5:24pm 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

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Feb.18, 2007 :

Water World Swim Sunday Swim Feb.18, 2007

Updated: Feb 19, 2007 10:58pm PDT

WWS Reverse Alcatraz No2 Feb17, 2007 :

WWS Reverse Alcatraz No2 Feb17, 2007

Updated: Feb 17, 2007 10:59am PDT

W W S Reverse Alcatraz Swim SatFEB.3,2007 :

W W S Reverse Alcatraz Swim SatFEB.3,2007

Updated: Feb 04, 2007 9:40pm 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

Water World Swim 2006 :

Water World Swim 2006

Updated: Nov 21, 2006 11:50am PDT

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 (currently 435). 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.