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Salps: Gelatinous and Harmless Visitors in Our Waters
Have you ever seen one of these floating during training? They are part of the beauty of open water swimming!
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The Importance of the Swim Buoy in Open Water Swimming
Whether in the sea, river, or lake, open water swimming is a unique experience—full of freedom, connection with nature, and personal...
May 22 min read
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After the swim… all that was missing was Perfect Peaks!
Sun on your face, currents pulling, waves crashing — and still, we keep going! Because that’s what free swimming is all about: challenge,...
Apr 271 min read
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Join the SWOD group!
Integrated Beach Training – In & Out of the Water! Outdoor sessions held on the beach, combining the best of land-based exercises with...
Apr 241 min read
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May is Here with Big News: More Classes, More Programs, More Schedules!
With the arrival of May and the approach of race season and sports events, we’ve got great news for all swimmers: our school has just...
Apr 241 min read
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ISY – Increase Swimming Yardage
For experienced swimmers who want to go further. Swim4fun is launching a new class specially designed for experienced open water swimmers...
Apr 231 min read
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Swimming in a Pool vs. Open Water Swimming: Key Technical Differences
If you're used to swimming in a pool and are thinking about trying open water swimming, get ready for a few changes. Although the...
Apr 162 min read
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Swim4fun at the Setúbal Open Water Race: a celebration of perseverance and team spirit!
The Setúbal Open Water Race kicked off the 2025 season, and our Swim4fun Club athletes put on an incredible show of determination,...
Apr 161 min read
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SWIM4FUN LONG SWIM TRAINING FESTIVAL 2025
Swim4fun  invites you to unforgettable open water experiences! Get ready to challenge your limits and dive into stunning coastal...
Apr 62 min read
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New Class for Beginners!
Now we have a new class for our adorable "Peixinhos"! Join us for beginner open water swimming lessons every Thursday at 7:30 AM at the...
Apr 21 min read
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Class Schedule - April 2025
Check out the times and get ready for a series of exciting classes that will enhance your swimming skills, allow you to enjoy the beauty...
Apr 21 min read
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Sighting in Open Water
Sighting in open water, or looking up without losing momentum in your swim, is a skill that competitive and recreational swimmers must...
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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Calm! Comfort in open water can take time.
Swimming in open water is being comfortable in an uncontrolled environment At Swim4fun we receive many people who already cycle, run, go...
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Drafting and its Importance in Open Water
We know that "drafting" means being behind someone to make less effort while moving at the same speed or even faster. But many people...
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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SWOD swim4fun
Discover the new concept of open water training where we will combine mobility, strength, resistance, swimming techniques outside the...
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Summer has arrived and so have the jellyfish
All open water swimmers located in Portugal know when summer has actually arrived, as the water warms up by a few (few) degrees and...
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Neoprene wetsuits - tips for use and maintenance
I don't know about you, but I've always had doubts about how to best maintain my wetsuits. Well, I looked for some tips and here I bring...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Getting ready for a race?
Here are some tips that will help you improve your performance and recovery. Many people think getting ready for a race is about pre-race...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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June 8 - World Oceans Day
No dia 8 de junho é celebrado o Dia Mundial dos Oceanos com o objetivo de chamar a atenção para a importância do oceano e aproximar...
Jun 8, 20241 min read
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Exclusive for women
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the partnership between Swim4fun and W+. Together, we are introducing an exclusive training...
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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