Author: ashevillemasters

In our mountain town and the surrounding areas there are many ways to help out, as we all know. Here's what Adrienne Kramer is doing and a link to support those efforts below, in her words: "Old Fort is one of the smaller areas of this region hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene. The running … Continue reading Support and Volunteer Opportunities + A Podcast Star is Born + New Pump →

Hey Asheville Masters Swimmers! We have been part of one of the kindest gestures I can imagine and it is this: Last summer we had Joanie Follmer visiting and swimming with us from the Islamorada Swim Stronger Program (formerly the Fighting Manatees Masters) in the Florida Keys. Joanie text me just after Helene hit Western … Continue reading Kindness and Solidarity →

All I can say is Wowwee! Congratulations to Misty Varnell for swimming and Laura Stuck for paddling (and navigating/feeding) the 12.5 miles Swim Around Charleston yesterday, Sunday, October 13! Pre-race prep for Laura and Misty! Below is Misty's race synopsis: "Hey, it went really well! We finished in 5:24:51 and my estimated/goal time was 5:30ish. … Continue reading Congrats for Swim Around Charleston Finish! →

Hello fellow Ashevillians who love to swim! I hope this finds you well and please know that I miss seeing each of you! Quick Pool News: Asheville School is using well water and their iconic water tower in limited areas on campus. They also lost their pool pump during the storm and a replacement is … Continue reading Updates  →

If you'd like to text me directly a picture or update of status- or needs or concerns, our group might be able to help one another if possible. (828.768.24one7 Andrew) Here's a picture of Jeff Owen and Jim Green today up on Town Mountain, as Jim cuts his way out and Jeff delivers some water. … Continue reading Updates please🌞 →

Last Saturday the weekend got started at Lake Jocassee for the 10th annual Upstate Splash charitable swim event with one of the most gorgeous air and water days we've ever had, and they've all been good - even on a hurricane weekend years ago! 0745hours Kathleen, Roslyn, Erika, Laura, Kathy, Adrienne, Marty, Misty, Trevor, Jenny … Continue reading Upstate Splash & Bridges to Bluffs Open Water Weekend ! →

Asheville School campus will be closed tonight through tomorrow midday, therefore no swimming Friday morning, September 27th. Also, the TC Robertson/Buncombe County pool is also closed until next week. We'll let you know about this Sunday as soon as we hear ourselves.

Hey folks! With all the open water events that our members have done this summer it's finally time for the annual fall classic, the 10th annual Upstate Splash at Lake Jocassee! Asheville Masters swimming has a fairly large contingency headed down to South Carolina, likely 12 to 15 people ! We will all be arriving … Continue reading Lake Jocassee Open Water This Saturday, September 21st ! →