SAN FRANCISCO - A Pacifica woman made history by completing a very difficult open-water swim. Amy Appelhans Gubser, 55, became the first person to swim west of the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon ...

Believe it or not, there are a lot of cold-water swimming enthusiasts in the area, and it's growing in popularity! Dena Marshall, founder of water-strong and cold-water swimmer, joined us to share how ...

Cold water immersion has gained popularity as a wellness practice, but what many enthusiasts overlook are the potential risks that accompany that invigorating shock to the system. From morning showers ...

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a ...

Cold water, face scratching otters and dangerous currents didn’t stop Midland resident Carly Nelsen from recently accomplishing an item on her bucket list: the 1.7-mile Alcatraz Swim in San Francisco ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Jennifer Nadeau smiles toward shore as she submerges herself in the chilly ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Swimming outdoors in winter isn’t for everyone, but for those who venture into the water they’ll tell you even a brief plunge has its own rewards: Less aches and pains, a ...