Topic: Swimming
McLean is on a crest of a wave
Championship jet ski racing is one of the most physically demanding sports out there and having won several titles against some of the world’s best, Jordan “JJ” McLean, can testify to that.
Olympians warmed to quick dip
Two Olympic swimming medalists escaped the wintry chills of their U.S. cities to visit Cayman last week and their support of a series of events to raise money for the swimming program was well received.
'Axeman' wants more support
Nicholas “Axeman” Walters was voted Jamaica’s 2014 Sportsman of the Year this week and when he received the award the world champion boxer felt compelled to ask local businesses to sponsor him.
Olympians dive in to help out
Two Olympic swimming gold medalists are in Cayman this week to support a series of events that will raise money for the swimming program.
The challenge of stingray photography
Amanda Nicholls has always loved the ocean, and managed to turn this passion into a career of underwater photography.
'Toca' walk on the wild side, with Toca Nature app
The Toca Nature app is perfect for children, but adults who appreciate the great outdoors will enjoy playing it as well.
Dive operator fined for safety breach
Sunset Divers has admitted failing to have a lookout on board its boat at all times on a scuba diving trip during which a tourist was killed a year ago.
Camana Bay pool ready for a big splash
The Camana Bay swimming pool, complete after five months of renovations, officially opened last Monday.
Resolutions that moms can keep
For 2015, I'm swapping my attempts at being perfect with being a "work-in-progress" mom. Here are my five "work-in-progress" tips for the New Year.
Premier's New Year's message
Premier Alden McLaughlin's New Year's message.
Aquatic Club thanks MaplesFS
Ending a successful season on a sweet note, members of the Camana Bay Aquatic Club presented platinum sponsor MaplesFS with a small token of their appreciation of the financial services provider’s continued commitment to the club.
ESPN films Smilley
Andrew Smilley is taking Cayman swimming to a wider audience.
Fraser results please swim body
After a pair of semifinal berths at an international meet, local swimming is pleased with its performance.
Hew and Bishop impress as Camana Bay make a splash in Qatar and Canada...
The Camana Bay Aquatic Club impressed with some strong performances over the weekend at the World Short Course Championships in Qatar and at the Mega City Meet in Canada.
Girls just wanna have watery fun
Cayman will soon hold its first all female watersports event.
Ride Like A Girl will give participants a taste of watersports which may have seemed inaccessible to some.
Weathers offers recruiting advice at local sports seminar
Student athletes in the Cayman Islands have to impress American coaches early, Bailey Weathers tells sports panel.
As close to heaven as you can get
A trip to Strawberry Hill should definitely be on your bucket list.
Online poll: Many drink alcohol at least three times a week
More respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll drink alcohol at least three days a week than those who don’t drink it at all.
Weathers leads talk on college recruitment for athletes
Bailey Weathers wants to help local athletes make strides on the American sports scene.
Ebanks set for Dominican clash
Cayman Islands boxer Tafari Ebanks finally gets to show off his jabs in Mexico.
Kids encouraged to tackle fun run as marathon inches closer
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon and Kids Fun Run are coming up on Dec. 7 and organisers are once again encouraging kids to register and take part.
Stingray Club tops Mike Lockwood Memorial Swim
It was an exciting weekend of swimming at the Lions Aquatic Centre, highlighted by fearsome pirates, fast races, records tumbling and big time drops.
Great start for Veracruz Games
Local athletes started their Mexican sojourn with great fanfare.
Regional chief feels Veracruz Games will serve us well
As the Cayman Islands prepare for Mexican opposition, volleyball’s regional head is placing great importance on the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games.
Cayman assembles Veracruz team
The Cayman Islands hopes to showcase sporting talent in Mexico this week.
Fear and fascination after shark sightings around Cayman
Sharks have been sighted in shallow waters in Cayman in recent days, but experts say there's no cause for alarm.
North Sound condo project approved
A US$200 million development to create an ocean-front community, featuring 123 luxury condos and town houses overlooking the North Sound has been given the green light.
Ryan cruises ahead of locals
The Pirates Week 5K is Cayman’s oldest swimming tradition and although the numbers are relatively small, the enthusiasm is always immense.
Baby shark caught in wave action
Two residents exploring the East End coastline are surprised to find a baby nurse shark swimming in a tide pool inside the ironshore.
Qatar dip
The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association will send four athletes to represent Cayman at the 2014 FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships in Qatar.
Hew can high five
The Camana Bay Aquatic Club has so far had a season filled with adversity.
Cayman National sprint meet will make opening splash
The Cayman National Fall Sprint Meet plans to open the 2014-2015 competitive age group season with a splash.
‘Paper Caymanian’: Leave Sundays alone
Writer says his only problem with Sundays is they aren't long enough.
McCallum edges out coach Dart
Competition in the 26th Annual CUC 800 meters Sea Swim saw Stingray’s Iain McCallum and Camana Bay Aquatic Club coach Chris Dart in a stroke for stroke race all the way to the end.
New plan to revive iconic hotel
Plans have been submitted to restore the concrete shell of the old Hyatt hotel to create a new resort. A pedestrian overpass across the Esterley Tibbetts Highway is also planned.
Stingrays seek cash
Stingray Swim Club members will take to the pool at the Lions Aquatic Center for another sponsored swim next month.
Chris Dart wins Foster’s Sea Swim
Newcomer Chris Dart, a coach at the Camana Bay Aquatic Club, won the 30th annual Foster’s Food Fair IGA sea swim.
Lifeguards trained
Five local swimmers participated in a professional lifeguard training course held by the Cayman Islands Red Cross.
Five young leaders chosen for awards
Five finalists for the 13th Young Caymanian Leadership Award have been chosen by the Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation.
30th annual sea swim makes a splash this weekend
The sea swim calendar begins again this weekend with the Foster’s Food Fair IGA 800 meters event.
It’s a special one too, as Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association hosts the 30th annual Foster’s sea swim on Saturday.
Underwater photo display opens
An exhibition of stunning underwater photographs by National Geographic snapper Brian Skerry is on display at Dolphin Cove.
Lifeguard course inspired kids
All three swimming clubs in Grand Cayman were represented at last week’s Junior Lifeguard Course held by coach Marie Shepheard at Treasure Island Swim School on West Bay Road.
Stingray tryouts
Stingray Swim Club will be holding tryouts for the 2014-2015 swimming year over the next two weeks.
Cayman’s first artificial heart
A 48-year-old Caymanian returned home Thursday after successful artificial heart implant surgery at Health City Cayman Islands.
Butlers target Qatar strokes
Two of Cayman’s top swimming siblings have their sights on success in Qatar.
Courtis on pace to claim Stroke and Stride bragging rights
One of the most popular swimming and running competitions in the Cayman Islands is nearing its climax.
Games provided Scottish memories
The story of the Cayman Islands at the XX Commonwealth Games would seem to be complete.
Hew not upset by Nanjing snub
As the Cayman Islands prepares for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, one surprising absentee will be Lauren Hew.
Man accused of killing boy’s dog
A man was arrested, and subequently bailed, last week on suspicion of killing a dog.
Jamaica recognizes two for contributions to society
The Jamaican Consulate has recognized Aldingtion Stephenson (aka, Banny) and Danielle Ashley Boothe for their contributions to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
DoE responds to turtle SOS
Nesting turtles have taken wrong turns and found themselves trapped in undergrowth, in a cemetery, and even in private swimming pools.
Busy strokes for all ages and levels
Ten of Cayman’s Junior Representative Team swimmers are competing in the 2014 Southern Zone Senior Long Course Championships in Fort Myers, Florida this week
Health City’s chief surgeon on heart duty
Following completion of the first open-heart surgery performed at Health City Cayman Islands, three specialized heart surgeries on local patients are scheduled in the next couple of weeks, the new hospital’s chief surgeon said.
Jamaica leads Caribbean’s haul
Jamaica are easily the most successful Caribbean country at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland and on Friday when Usain Bolt makes his entry in the 100 meters relay they expect more silverware.
Haines won’t run out of goodwill
Derek Haines is on target for the $1 million he is hoping to raise to fund a new Cayman HospiceCare building and the organization’s chairman Chris Duggan is really appreciative.
Fraser is inspired for freestyle
Brett Fraser came up just short of making history for the Cayman Islands in Glasgow, but he is far from dismayed.
Haines completes San Francisco run as locals do 6K too
Derek Haines added the San Francisco Marathon to his target of six marathons for the year and was supported by runners in a local 6K to raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
Six set for Youth Olympics
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is sending a team of six athletes, five team officials and one reporter to China for the Youth Olympic Games next month.
Commonwealth Games: Cayman arrives to great fanfare
Brett Fraser makes it into the semifinals in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
Athletes settle in as Games begin
Athletes from the Cayman Islands are gearing up for competition in Glasgow.
Strzalko no longer fears sharks
Kitesurfing has a growing number of competitors in Cayman and local professional Amy Strzalko competes in Oregon at the Bridge of The Gods event in Hood River on Saturday.
Acker aims for Stroke high five
The hugely popular Stroke and Stride series is approaching and although it is in peak holiday time, it will get a sizeable turn out as athletes return from their summer breaks and prepare for the big sporting events at the end of the year.
Glasgow set for Commonwealth show
As the Commonwealth Games approach, Scotland is set to dazzle its visitors.
Sprinters on track for Glasgow
Athletics hopes to reach former glory for the Cayman Islands in Scotland.
Butler hopes to lead Cayman’s run to the podium in Glasgow
With a history of medals overseas and Olympic talent, it makes sense for local swimming to be under pressure.
Local athletes enjoy send-off
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated the departure of Cayman athletes to major meets this summer.
Boothe pools six
Danielle Boothe is one of Cayman’s best teenage swimmers and that was shown when she swam for Jamaica last week.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
Youngsters dive in to lifeguard training
In an effort to teach kids how to respond to unpredictable moments in pools and open water, the Lions Aquatic Centre offers Junior Lifeguard Training classes.
Squash crew aim to serve upsets
For all of their recent exploits, Cayman’s squash players head to Glasgow as major underdogs.
Walton on pace to shatter records
As Jamal Walton continues to rewrite the history books, local track and field officials believe the best is yet to come.
MacRae mined gold in Barbados as open water program grows
Katie Klein and Catriona MacRae were in Barbados for the Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships which ended on Monday and they were back at training in Cayman two days later.
