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Steve Munatones, my good friend and the official observer on my swims, is hosting the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference onboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, September 21st through 23rd.

The Global Open Water Swimming Conference is part of a three-day open water swimming extravaganza will offer 2 award ceremonies, book signings, inspirational and educational presentations by luminaries of the sport, and open water swims that replicate the Olympic Games triathlon swim leg and the marathon swim course.

The Conference will kick-off with a Welcome Reception and film screening on Friday, September 21 from 6-8 pm on the Queen Mary. It will continue on Saturday, September 22 from 8 am - 8 pm on the Queen Mary.

The dramatic storytelling and courage shown by the attendees at the 2012 Global Open Water Swimming Conference will make you laugh, cry and ponder your own potential. Open water swimming heroes and heroines from 19 countries will provide dozens of inspirational and educational presentations at the Conference.

Open water swimming luminaries and athletes of every ability will gather in Long Beach, California on the Queen Mary to participate in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and the Global Open Water Swimming Conference on September 21nd – 23rd.

The weekend culminates with the The Swim Across America - Long Beach Swim, which offers swimmers a chance to swim a replica of the 2012 Olympic Open Water Course, and support cancer research in Long Beach.

You can register to attend the event here.