New England Endurance

Open Water Swimming in New England with Craig Lewin

Art Trapotsis & Eric Schenker Season 1 Episode 19

In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we dive deep into the world of open water swimming with Craig Lewin, President and Head Coach of Endurance Swimming. Craig, a Boston College and Northeastern graduate, is not only a seasoned athlete and coach but also the founder of Beyond The Breakers, a groundbreaking conference aimed at uniting the open water swim community in New England.

Craig shares his journey in open water swimming, highlighting his incredible achievement of completing the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming—conquering the Catalina Channel, the 20 Bridges Swim, and the English Channel. His expertise extends to being an Ironman Certified Coach and a US Masters Swimming Certified Coach, making him a formidable force in the New England endurance sports world and beyond.

We also discuss some hidden gems in the open water swimming scene, including the Kingdom Swim Festival and the iconic Boston Lighthouse Swim. Craig also mentions the folks at Massachusetts Open Water Swim Association and its role in fostering a vibrant swimming community, as well as the Facebook group Boston Open Water Swimming.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about swimming, endurance sports, or simply interested in learning more about the thriving open water swim culture in New England.

Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

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