An open water swimmer had a close encounter with a pod of orcas last Sunday (Aug 09) while swimming at Batchelor Bay in West Vancouver. This article from the North Shore News includes video….. https://www.nsnews.com/news/swimmer-has-close-encounter-with-orca-whales-off-west-van-with-video-1.24184046
Hello Swimmers, I hope that you are all well and enjoying limited but improving swimming opportunities. Topics for discussion: NVRCC input requested in survey Pool Opening Advocacy Politician and Recreation Administrator Contacts to contact with your thoughts NVRCC Survey Here is the link for North Vancouver Recreation & Culture’s latest survey regarding potential fall programs. It is your […]
Here is the link for North Vancouver Recreation & Culture’s latest survey regarding potential fall programs. It is your chance to let them know that you would like the pools to open asap, and to tell them what programs you would like to see resume (e.g. Lane swimming, Masters swimming, aquafit, etc.), and which days […]
Pool opening advocacy
Open Water Swimming
Wetsuits and Safety Gear
Masters Swimmer Looking for a Home
If you ask Khosro, he will tell you that he is doing well but has time on his hands. Here is a video that he found of 2019 Gwangju World Masters Championships featuring two North Shore Masters swimmers (Salvador Huerta and Alan Morris) putting in winning performances. It is as impressive as any World Championship […]
There are no definite plans for opening pools anytime soon but Rec Centres and Pool. Rec Commissions and Users are thinking about it. Ideas are flowing. Outdoor pools are likely to open first. Unorganized and potentially some organized open water opportunities are available. Cooperation and patience will be required while we move to the new […]