Sunday, July 26, 2026

World Drowning Prevention Day Highlights New Free Open‑Water Course and Upcoming East Coast Festival


Open water swimming is exhilarating—but safety must come first. In episode #107 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we talk with Barry Healey of BC, Canada about an event in his town.

Get into the new open-water course and check out the ISCA Open Water Festival. The upcoming festival with a 5K swim is hosted at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia.

Progress is being made on the insurance issue.

  • New free open‑water swimming course (read.swimisca.org) and the East Coast Open Water Festival at Smith Mountain Lake

  • Introduction of a university division for collegiate squads and how to register

  • Ongoing insurance work and why coaches and need to stay informed about liability risks

  • The July 18, 2026 Across‑the‑Lake Swim disaster – what went wrong and the key safety failures

  • New mandatory safety gear: high‑visibility swim buddies and why they’re now required for all open‑water events


Check out this episode!

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