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Open Water Swimming Equipment Checklists
I hate showing up for a swim only to realize I've left a crucial item by the door at home. These are lists that I've started using to...


Nutrition and Feeding Schedules
Humans need to eat and drink to stay fueled, especially in endurance sports. Whether you're swimming or paddling for a nice leisurely...


Bringing Your Floating Friend To Life
I'm so excited to have Quackpackers venturing out into the world! I wanted to be sure to explain how they are "assembled" once you...
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Event Spotlight: La Jolla Swim
I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Aaron Brennan, race director for the La Jolla Swim ( https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/LaJolla/LaJ...
Daniela Klaz
May 77 min read
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Heartburn & Reflux During Swimming
For the past 2-3 years, I've struggled with heartburn and acid reflux. Sadly, this has significantly impacted my swimming. In the past...
Daniela Klaz
Apr 282 min read
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Cramps During Swimming
This past week, I kayaked for a swimmer for 3 out of the 4 days of SCAR. Although she completed all 3 of her races successfully, she had...
Daniela Klaz
Apr 283 min read
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Should I wear a tow float?
Open water training and event season is starting soon in the US, and that means swimmers of all skill levels will flock to all possible...
Daniela Klaz
Apr 83 min read
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Why Politics Do Matter in Swimming
I'm a member of many pool and open water swimming groups on various social media platforms. With the state of current events in the US,...
Daniela Klaz
Apr 14 min read
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Event Spotlight: USLA Delray Beach Ocean Mile Swim
What better way to plan a vacation than to do so around a training or challenge swim? That way, you can convince anyone that's...
Daniela Klaz
Mar 312 min read
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A Menstruation Situation
Weirdly enough, I've had two separate conversations about menstruation during OWS events this week. Unsurprisingly, there isn't a lot of...
Daniela Klaz
Mar 123 min read
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What lurks beneath: the reality of dead bodies in OWS
Yesterday morning, Selkie Sam and I were chatting with a fellow swimmer at our pool when the subject of "fish phobia" came up. Be...
Daniela Klaz
Mar 124 min read
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Creative Goals for Swimmers
Sometimes, goals are important to prevent burnout and keep you focused for an unrelated purpose to swimming, like becoming an early...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Prevent the Pain: Shoulder Workouts
Do you suffer from rotator cuff, neck, collarbone pain during or after swimming? Do you want to have buff-super-tough shoulders that...
Daniela Klaz
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Swimmer Interview: Elizabeth Harrison
Last month, Elizabeth swam a 10k swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge Golden Gate Bridge with 3 other swimmers and a pilot from...
Daniela Klaz
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Swimming-Inspired Halloween Costume Ideas
Looking for some swimming-related Halloween costume ideas? Here's a few we came up with that are on the more comical side! Ocean Current...
Daniela Klaz
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Pros and Cons of Using Fins in Open Water Swimming
Maybe you're swimming with a pod that has faster swimmers than you, or you're looking for a way to reduce strain on your shoulders - fins...
Daniela Klaz
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Beyond the Breakers Open Water Swimming Conference
Open water swimming is more than just a sport—it’s a passion, a lifestyle, and for many, a family. I'm really excited there's going to...
Daniela Klaz
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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Columbia River Swim
Wild Waters had it's first vendor debut at the Columbia River Swim, hosted by Visit Hood River, at Cascade Locks. The event was...
Daniela Klaz
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Cyanobacteria Misinformation Causes Mayhem
Every day last week, I awoke to more and more people sharing a viral post about cyanobacteria in the waters around Portland. Every few...
Daniela Klaz
Aug 16, 20244 min read
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When things don't go according to plan
Yesterday, I had high hopes to swim with a new pod in Portland. The plan was to meet at a parking lot, hop in at a nearby dock, and swim...
Daniela Klaz
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Teaching a Child to Swim: Front Crawl
I've been teaching children, teens, and adults how to swim for the past 18 years. I've gone through 6 learn-to-teach programs for many...
Daniela Klaz
Jul 15, 20246 min read
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Portland Bridge Swim - Baby Race Director Strikes Again
Yesterday, I helped put on the Portland Bridge Swim as a co-race director. I was offered the role end of 2023 as the PBS planning team...
Daniela Klaz
Jul 15, 20249 min read
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Incredible Open Water Swimmers - Find Inspiration
Open water swimming isn't just a challenge of physical strength. In fact, I'd say it's 20% physical abilities and 80% mental grit and...
Daniela Klaz
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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