Ocean Swims - Includes worldwide event details and contact information. Organised open water racing in Australia, overseas swim holidays and swim shop. British Long Distance Swimming Association - Reports on events, a calendar of swims, advice for preparation and training for long distance events, links, and a photo gallery. SdogV Productions - Open water swim history of marathon swimmer Ted Erikson (Lake Michigan/English Channel) and pioneer swimming dog Umbra (Bosporous/Dardanelles). Includes long distance links. SwimTrek - An open water swimming operator organising trips in the UK and across the world. Trips, events, news and general information. River and Lake Swimming Association - Has safety advice, essays, reviews of swimming places, a message board and links to clubs. The Association promotes swimming in natural bodies of water. Channel Swimming Association (CSA) - One of two governing body of official solo swims of the English Channel. Includes records, history, FAQs, news, and shopping regalia. Irish Long Distance Swimming Asociation - Governing body for North Channel solo swims, applications to swim the North Channel, upcoming swimming events, roll of honour of members, Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association - Governing association for marathon swims in the Santa Barbara Channel since 2006. Applications, swim routes, planning, fees, rules, FAQ, Live GPS tracking, Members & Roll of Honor. Catalina Channel Swimming Federation - Volunteer, non-profit governing organization for swims across the Catalina Channel. Applications for solo and relay swims, information and success stories. Marathon and Solo Swims - Containing information on English Channel solo marathon swims, Lake Ontario swims, St Mary's Silver Dolphins swimming club, some British Long Distance Swimming Association links, and links to various swimming sites and organisations. Marathon Swimmers Federation - Marathon swimming rules, hosted swimming blgs, resources, guidelines, discusion forum and social networking for the global community of marathon swimmers and aspiring marathon swimmers and others interested in the sport. Sandycove Island Swimming Club - Irish open water swimming club. News and notification of events LoneSwimmer - Contain extensive explanatory articles for open water and pool swimmers. Articles on cold water swimming, equipment reviews and open water swimming and swim reports. Also occasional swimming news and commentary on open water swimming issues. Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation - One of two governing associations for official English Channel solo swims. Swimming Long - The personal blog of a swimming triathlon coach.