Tag: swimming

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For open water swimmers, even chilly, choppy water beckons

Coastal News

5/26/2023 - By Katherine Roth, Associated Press. Many beaches won’t open for weeks, but already one dedicated group is quietly pacing the shore. You might not have noticed them, but these quiet few are the ones who seem most keen on noting the shifting tides, the current, the wind. They’ll gush about… SEE MORE

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Tiny clinging Jellyfish can potentially cause paralysis.

Swimmers Warned About Tiny “Clinging Jellyfish”

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5/24/2019 - BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Wildlife officials are warning anyone headed to New Jersey about an invasive species of jellyfish in the water. CBS New York reports the small, spider-like, clinging jellyfish were first found in the Shrewsbury River in 2016 and have spread to the Metedeconk River. “We’ve just pulled… SEE MORE

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BEST HARBOR – 26th Annual Buzzards Bay Swim for Clean Water Scheduled for June 22nd

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4/19/2019 - BUZZARDS BAY, MA - Discover the beauty and spirit of Buzzards Bay at the Coalition's 26th annual Buzzards Bay Swim in New Bedford and Fairhaven on Saturday, June 22! The Buzzards Bay Swim features a one-of-a-kind scenic point-to-point course across outer New Bedford Harbor. Assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard… SEE MORE

Lubec, Maine: "Step back in time and enjoy the simple pleasures" C. Mettey

Best Harbor Nominations by the Numbers

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2/28/2019 - We collected your nominations and now we need YOU TO VOTE for the WINNER of our Best Harbor contest. Harbor enthusiasts from across the country proudly provided their nominations and nearly one hundred U.S. harbors have been chosen to enter the race for “Best Harbor of 2019”. Nominated harbors include… SEE MORE