Congratulations to Jim Dugan who recently swam the 10 mile river assisted Swim the Suck in Knoxville! Jim (far right above) placed sixth overall and was the oldest participant in the top 16! His spouse Megan (2nd from right above) paddled, guided and kept him fed and hydrated the entire time. Jim cruising and cranking! … Continue reading Congratulations On Swim The Suck!
Workouts & Events
Saturday Swim 6-8am This Week! No Sunday Swim
Asheville School pool will be repairing tile this weekend, therefore we will swim Saturday morning October 1st from 6 to 8 AM, and no swimming on Sunday morning. please note this is a half hour earlier than usual on Saturday morning. Regular Swimming on Monday morning at 5:45 AM, with a likely lower water level. … Continue reading Saturday Swim 6-8am This Week! No Sunday Swim
Upstate Splash Open Water Swim on Lake Jocassee
The eighth annual Upstate Splash Open Water Swim for charity was another picture perfect day in South Carolina this past weekend! After event operating expenses and lead by all volunteers from the Greenville Splash Masters Swimming group, proceeds benefit those least likely to get instruction by providing over 3600 individuals with swimming lessons in the … Continue reading Upstate Splash Open Water Swim on Lake Jocassee
Bridges to Bluffs 10k Swim
Congratulations to Misty Varnell and Adrienne Kramer for crushing their 10K swim in the Tennessee river this past weekend in Knoxville at the annual Bridges to Bluffs event! Lisa Kiebzak-kayak pilot, Adrienne Kramer-swimmer, Misty Varnell-swimmer, Elena-kayak pilot The race report from the swimmers: “We had a great swim today! This pic was on the river … Continue reading Bridges to Bluffs 10k Swim
Labor Day
Hope your weekend has been great! We’ll start at our regular time on Monday, Labor Day, and I’ll coach until 7am. If you’d like to swim and stay a bit later I’ll be there until 8am and you’re welcome to remain🌞🐬 Here’s the past two weeks of workouts we did as a group: Written and … Continue reading Labor Day
USA Swimming Stroke & Turn Judge Clinic Sept 25
If you have an interest in becoming a USA Swimming stroke and turn official there will be a clinic on Sunday, September 25 from 11 AM to 1 PM at our local Jewish Community Center pool. Please let me know and I will email you the information! 
July & August workouts & results
Lots of events and preparation for races happening this month… While part of team Cocanour is off leading bike tours, the other half, Amy Cocanour is here crushing races. Amy came second in age group and 9th overall at the Lake Logan Multisport Festival. A gorgeous venue and perfect weather day! Next weekend Amy went … Continue reading July & August workouts & results
A Week of Swims
Next MWF you will have the fantastic Rebecca Sturdy Westfall on deck for all of your morning swims! We welcome Rebecca and her family back to Asheville after being away for six years! Congratulations to Amy and Spence Cocanour for their recent Masters category wins at the local Asheville Triathlon this past Sunday! Well done … Continue reading A Week of Swims
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When you get these in your email, if you click on the title it takes you to our website and you have a much better view on your phone.!
Lovely Time at Lake Lure
Thank you to Steve and Dale Bradshaw who opened up their beautiful home on Lake Lure yesterday for a morning of beautiful open water swimming and a delicious breakfast and camaraderie. We had a dozen of us down there, 10 in the water swimming and two awesome safety boaters and paddlers! Thank you to Lisa … Continue reading Lovely Time at Lake Lure