In a new offering, The Athlete Village presents an opportunity for open water swimmers and triathletes to have experienced open water swimming coaches analyze their swimming techniques and racing skills with the specific goal to swim faster, more efficiently and more tactically in the open water.

In addition to swimming analysis for competitive, fitness and masters pool swimmers, The Athlete Village offers professional video analysis of open water swimming techniques and performances by the most knowledgeable and experienced open water swimming coaches in the world.

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Novas Masters Swimming experienced coaching staff emphasizes technique improvement and race preparation for swim meets, triathlons, and open water swims. Social events, camaraderie in the pool, at triathlons and during open water swims draws athletes of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Gondola Getaway is providing the authentic Italian-style gondolas and experienced gondoliers to provide the Spectator Boats.

Established in 1982, Gondola Getaway brings old world charm and a thousand year old tradition to Southern California. Authentic Venetian gondolas gently cruise the enchanting canals and waterways of Naples Island near the resort area of Belmont Shores in Long Beach - site of the USA Swimming National 5K and 10K Open Water Swimming Championships and Open Water Pursuit races.

Gondola Getaway offers relaxing and romantic cruises around the canals of Naples. Each cruise is approximately one hour. Gondola Getaway was voted the best Gondola Experience in America.

Its gondolas will serve as the first Spectator Boats used during the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships and 2K and 4K Open Water Pursuit races to provide unparalleled views of the competitors and competitions.

Before or after the open water swims, if you have time, please go for a gondola ride.

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The makers of TRISWIM also produce and distribute FOGGLE and TRISLIDE. FOGGLE is an excellent anti-fog, cleansing towelette that has been satisfactorily tested by numerous athletes. Foggle is excellent for open water swimmers and triathletes and is ideal for cleaning and defogging swim goggles and lenses.

TRISLIDE is regularly used by elite triathletes and open water swimmers. A product review is posted here. If you chafe and compete in races 5K and under, TRISLIDE is a nearly an absolutely must-buy like a pair of goggles. TRISLIDE solves the problems of chafing, blistering and slipping in and out of wetsuits.

SUP ATX will provide the stand-up paddle boards and experienced stand-up paddlers to provide a flotilla of lead escorts for the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships.

The SUP ATX stand-up paddlers are the perfect escort in Marine Stadium. No wake, no exhaust, all natural and a great visual addition to the open water championships.

SUP ATX is the world's #1 stand-up paddle board manufacturer in the world, designing cool-looking, sturdy paddle boards for use on oceans, lakes and rivers.

Stand-up paddle boarding provides a great workout and great fun.

If you want to try it before or after the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships, ask one of the friendly paddlers for some tips.

The BIG RED BUS will provide transportation between the Long Beach Marriott and Marine Stadium.

For those competitors staying at the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships host hotel, this will provide the ultimate in convenience and is cost-saving.

The BIG RED BUS is an authentic British-style double-decker bus that cruises up and down the Pacific Coast and around the Long Beach area. If you ever have the opportunity, we encourage you to do some California Coastal Cruising.

Riding the double-decker bus will also give you a little bit of British flavor in the lead-up to the 2012 London Olympics, a goal of many of these young competitors in Long Beach.

Smithwick's StingMate® is a First Aid Gel containing vinegar and menthol that neutralizes the stinging cells of jellyfish.  Conveniently located in 4 oz. spray bottles, StingMate® First Aid Gel suspends any remaining stinging cells left on the body by jellyfish. After an initial application, StingMate® First Aid Gel is scraped off and reapplied, then rinsed off.

Under the watchful eye of world-renowned jellyfish expert Chad Widmer, 10-inch Pacific Coast Sea Nettle jellyfish were laid across the forearms of 4 volunteers. Not just a tentacle, but the entire jellyfish. StingMate® First Aid Gel was applied and 2 hours later, none of the volunteers had a red mark, irritation, rash or pain. All commented on the cooling effect it had from the menthol. In this scientist’s own words, “When used as directed, StingMate® reduced the amount of pain caused by stings from some of the nastier surface cruising jellyfish from the Northeast Pacific Ocean.”