2006 Open Water moments

SWIM Florida

2006 National Open Water Festival

USA Swimming Open Water National Championships

June 2-6

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Mark Warkentin celebrates winning the 25K race, securing a spot as the United States #1 swimmer at the upcoming world championships, and setting a new course record. Warkentin swims for the Santa Barbara Swim Club in Santa Barbara, California.

For results of the 5K, 10K, and 25K races, please click HERE.

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Rowdy Gaines & Dara Torres demonstrate open water technique at Saturday's Open Water Clinic, far left.

The pack is off at the start of the 25K race, near left.

Scott Kaufmann wins the pro division of the Toyota Men's Dash-for-Cash, far left.

Erica Rose and Tanya Hunks flank one of the men as they sprint to the finish in the pro division of the Women's Toyota Dash-for-Cash, near left.

WINNERS:

Erica Rose, 25K women's winner, at the race's half-way point, near left.

Chip Peterson, 5K winner, just after the finish, far left.

Swimmers enjoy Toyota's fun races on Saturday afternoon, far left.

Scott Kaufmann (top), Mark Warkentin (center), and David Creel (bottom) sprint to the early lead at the start of the 25K, near left.

MORE WINNERS:

10K winners Chloe Sutton and Chip Peterson talk to reporters after their championship swims, far left.

Women's 5K winner Kristen Groome, near left.

Simon Tobin hydrates after finishing the 25K, far left.

David Creel is officially the Canadian national 25K open water champion as he touches the finish banner at the end of the race, near left.

Scott Kaufmann and his support craft approach the sky bridge near the end of the bay side leg of the race, far left.

Claire Hawley swims the bay side of the island during the 25K, near left. She finished 2nd female.

		Rowdy Gaines & Dara Torres demonstrate open water technique at Saturday's Open Water Clinic, far left. The pack is off at the start of the 25K race, near left.
		Scott Kaufmann wins the pro division of the Toyota Men's Dash-for-Cash, far left. Erica Rose and Tanya Hunks flank one of the men as they sprint to the finish in the pro division of the Women's Toyota Dash-for-Cash, near left.
		WINNERS: Erica Rose, 25K women's winner, at the race's half-way point, near left. Chip Peterson, 5K winner, just after the finish, far left.
		Swimmers enjoy Toyota's fun races on Saturday afternoon, far left. Scott Kaufmann (top), Mark Warkentin (center), and David Creel (bottom) sprint to the early lead at the start of the 25K, near left.
		MORE WINNERS: 10K winners Chloe Sutton and Chip Peterson talk to reporters after their championship swims, far left. Women's 5K winner Kristen Groome, near left.
		Simon Tobin hydrates after finishing the 25K, far left. David Creel is officially the Canadian national 25K open water champion as he touches the finish banner at the end of the race, near left.
		Scott Kaufmann and his support craft approach the sky bridge near the end of the bay side leg of the race, far left. Claire Hawley swims the bay side of the island during the 25K, near left. She finished 2nd female.