Swimming
Best Swim Classes In San Francisco
San Francisco has a number of great pools and aquatic centers that offer lessons for everyone in the family. Here are five area swim centers that offer a range of classes.
Man Tries To Escape Speeding Ticket By Jumping Into Ocean In Monterey County
A man police say was speeding is in deeper trouble after they say he led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase in Monterey County where he ended up at a beach, ran across sand dunes and tried to escape by swimming away in the ocean.
East Bay Triathlon Participants Warned Of Bacteria Levels In Lake
More than 700 women are expected to participate Saturday in the annual See Jane Run triathlon in Pleasanton. But there are concerns about water quality in the lake where the swimming portion takes place.
Best Waterparks And Pools In The Bay Area
Summer is here and that means water lovers and thrill seekers alike are hitting the water parks and pools in the Bay Area. Get the most splash for your cash at these great water parks, and dive into the season’s most playful and refreshing way to stay cool and have fun.
Escape From Alcatraz Triathalon
In 29 years as a federal prison, nobody ever survived an escape from Alcatraz, but every year athletes from across the country prove it possible. To compete in the 32nd annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, athletes must qualify or be chosen in a lottery, thus becoming one of 2,000 athletes participating in this modified international distance triathlon. Its grueling course begins with a 1.5-mile swim from a boat off of Alcatraz, transitions to an 18-mile bike ride and concludes with an 8-mile run that includes a 400-step Equinox sand ladder. Join in on rubbing it in the faces of those would-be escapees, or just watch from the sidelines — this year’s race may be the best ever.
Top Places Where Dogs Can Swim In The East Bay
Bay Area pet owners have off-leash hikes and routes mastered, but a swimming adventure isn’t easy to come by around here. It seems man’s best friend turns into puppy non grata when water is added to the mix. When the digits on the thermometer begin to rise, splash it up at these water magnets in the East Bay.
Swimmers Ask ‘Where’s The Beach?’ As Tahoe Water Level Near Record High
The water level in Lake Tahoe is the highest it’s been in years. While this summer had many folks at Lake Tahoe searching for a dry beach to lay down a towel, this is great news for downstream water users in the coming year.
20 Hospitalized From Chlorine Leak At Sacramento Water Park
Twenty people, including nine children, were taken to Sacramento-area hospitals Monday after a high concentration of chlorine was released into the wave pool at Raging Waters.
Good Samaritans Rescue San Jose Father, Child From Pool
A San Jose man is being hailed as a hero after jumping into a San Jose pool and saving a father and his young daughter from drowning on Wednesday night
New Sports Complex Opens In East Oakland
Oakland residents will be able to swim, work out and dance at a new sports facility that opened in East Oakland on Thursday.
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