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Beyond The Breakers The official facebook group of Beyond The Breakers open water swim summit! Save The Date: Saturday November 14th, 2026
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09/09/2026

Your fear brain isn't your enemy! It's just trying to keep you alive!

In this clip from our Going Long episode with Dr. Laurie Craigen, she breaks down what's actually happening when panic creeps in during your swim. That narrow vision, that tunnel hearing; it's your amygdala doing its job. But here's the thing: once you recognize it's happening, you've already won half the battle.

The real power comes from the counterbalance. See the fear AND the gratitude. See the fear AND the possibilities. Hold both at once. That's when you get into the zone where anything feels possible.

Your fear response is normal. It's protective. What we're learning to do is recognize it, settle into it, and keep swimming.

Laurie is coming back to speak at Beyond The Breakers this November! Her talk will take your understanding of the fear brain even deeper.

Tickets are limited and we're going for a sellout. Get yours now before they're gone.

Tap the link below for tickets.

09/08/2026

Don't miss this great swim!

BREAKING NEWS: We are NOT having a Labor Day sale!We know. Disappointing. Devastating. Please take a moment. But we are ...
09/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: We are NOT having a Labor Day sale!

We know. Disappointing. Devastating. Please take a moment.

But we are wishing our entire open water crew a great Labor Day weekend.

Go swim. Go paddle. Go sit by the water and pretend you're recovering from your last open water swim.

And if you’ve been thinking about joining us at Beyond The Breakers this November… celebrate the long weekend by buying your ticket.

No sale necessary. You already know you want to come!

Nov. 14–15, 2026 | Waltham, MA

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: JULIA BROOKSHIREThousands of swimmers. 26 open water charity events. 26 different bodies of water. Ov...
09/04/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: JULIA BROOKSHIRE

Thousands of swimmers. 26 open water charity events. 26 different bodies of water. Over $150 million raised for cancer research. One person responsible for making sure every swimmer gets home safely.

Julia Brookshire is the Director of Safety and Risk Management for Swim Across America. She is a lifelong swimmer, certified lifeguard instructor, open water lifeguard, and certified water rescue technician. She is also a cancer survivor who understands the purpose behind every stroke.

At BTB 2026, Julia's session covers what every open water swimmer can actually do to keep themselves, and the people supporting them, safer. She will also join the Massachusetts Open Water Swimming Association Open Water Safety Panel for a broader conversation on the safety challenges facing our sport.

If you swim in open water, this is a session you cannot skip.

November 14, 2026 · Bentley University · Waltham, MA

🎟 Link in bio.

09/03/2026

Pool vs. open water: same sport, different injury profile.

Alex Ewart DPT, CSCS- Swimming Specialist & Physical Therapist breaks down why open water swimmers deal with a unique set of mechanical challenges that differ from pool swimmers. Sighting changes everything. Every time you lift your head to navigate, you are loading your mid-back and lower neck in a way that just does not happen in the pool. When that area tightens up, it throws off your entire stroke and your shoulder pays the price.

If you have chronic shoulder pain and you swim open water, this is worth 60 seconds of your time.

Alex is presenting at Beyond the Breakers this November. Link in bio to grab your ticket.

LAST CALL. Ticket prices go up at MIDNIGHT!If you've been thinking about joining us at Beyond The Breakers, this is your...
08/31/2026

LAST CALL.

Ticket prices go up at MIDNIGHT!

If you've been thinking about joining us at Beyond The Breakers, this is your moment.

For the swimmers who chase bigger challenges.
For the coaches who want to keep learning.
For the crew who knows what it takes to get someone through the tough miles.
For the people who love the water.

You belong here.

One community. One weekend. A whole lot of knowledge, grit, and people who understand why we do this.

🎟️ Lock in your ticket at the current price before midnight.

Nov. 14–15, 2026
📍 Bentley University • Waltham, MA

Tomorrow, the price changes. Today, you get in.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: ADINA O'NEILLNot everyone starts as an elite swimmer. And that's the whole point.Adina O'Neill is a c...
08/30/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: ADINA O'NEILL

Not everyone starts as an elite swimmer. And that's the whole point.

Adina O'Neill is a coach, author of "Forward Is A Pace," and founder of Team B*REAL — an endurance community built for athletes of any size, color, identity, age, and ability. She swims year-round at Nantasket Beach in Massachusetts and has completed ice swims, marathon swims, Ironman events, and multiple international races.

At BTB 2026, Adina presents Open Water 101 — the session built for anyone who has ever thought about getting in the open water but didn't know where to start.

November 14, 2026 · Bentley University · Waltham, MA

Prices go up September 1. 🎟 Link in bio.

2 DAYS LEFT. THIS TUESDAY, the price goes up!If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll get around to it”—this is your sign.B...
08/30/2026

2 DAYS LEFT.

THIS TUESDAY, the price goes up!

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll get around to it”—this is your sign.

Beyond The Breakers is for the people who choose the open water. The ones who chase bigger swims, rougher conditions, longer days, the support teams, the event directors, the coaches and everyone who just loves the open water!

Come sharpen your skills. Meet your people. Get inspired. Find out what you’re capable of.

Two days. Then the price changes.

Don’t wait. Get in.

🎟️ Nov. 14–15, 2026 | Bentley University



Will we see you there?

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: CHARLOTTE BRYNN75+ marathon swims. The Catalina Channel. The 32-mile length of Lake George. Around At...
08/30/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: CHARLOTTE BRYNN

75+ marathon swims. The Catalina Channel. The 32-mile length of Lake George. Around Atlantic City. Named one of the 50 Most Adventurous Open Water Women by WOWSA four times.

Charlotte Brynn grew up swimming in the glacial lakes of New Zealand and has dedicated her life to helping others find their place in open water. She runs The Swimming Hole community pool in Vermont and BRYNNSWIM open water coaching company.

At BTB 2026, Charlotte joins Bob Fernald for a co-presentation on the ins and outs of swim training — from the technique that actually moves the needle to writing effective workouts built around your specific goals. Whether you're a beginner or chasing your next channel, this session is for you.

November 14, 2026 · Bentley University · Waltham, MA

Prices go up September 1. 🎟 Link in bio.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: DR. LAURIE CRAIGENWhat if fear wasn't something to push through — but something to swim with?Dr. Laur...
08/29/2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: DR. LAURIE CRAIGEN

What if fear wasn't something to push through — but something to swim with?

Dr. Laurie Craigen is a therapist, professor of psychiatry, performance psychologist, and Triple Crown open water swimmer. She has spent two decades helping high-achievers understand their fears and use them as fuel.

At BTB 2026, she introduces a practical model for building a new relationship with fear — using open water swimming as the backdrop. This isn't just for swimmers. It's for anyone who has ever stood at the edge of something hard and wondered if they could do it.

November 14, 2026 · Bentley University · Waltham, MA

Prices go up September 1. 🎟 Link in bio.

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