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Apple watch vs Garmin Fenix for swimmers – why I recommend neither

December 4, 2018 By Ben Ramsden 1 Comment

Apple Garmin

In a nutshell Apple Watch is not rugged enough Garmin Fenix pool swim distance measurement is extremely inaccurate   About my swimming During the summer I train 3x per week in a 20 yard (= 18m) pool. I also occasionally swim in 25m and 50m pools, including during the winter. I am a surf life […]

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Canal swimming

August 24, 2017 By Ben Ramsden

USA Swimming’s novel idea for promoting the FINA Junior World Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, August 2017

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Crestfallen in Hornsby

September 22, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

It’s school holidays so we have a (more) relaxed schedule. Very Big Fish (VBF) decided that she wanted to swim elsewhere today. Big Fish (BF) wanted to swim at the normal place. Ho hum. VBF and I head to Hornsby pool first thing. BF heads for squad training late afternoon. VBF gives me a set […]

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Seal marshalling area

June 13, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

An alternative use for the Opera house steps!

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Surf Rescue Certificate Assessment

February 7, 2015 By Ben Ramsden

More commonly known as the “SRC”. Today’s assessment at Avalon Beach courtesy of Sydney Northern Beaches branch of Surf Life Saving NSW. Conditions were challenging including a run-swim-run across a rip, and nasty shore break. Congratulations to those who passed!

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