PAUL HUNT | U.S. MASTERs SWIM COACH

Paul developed his love for swimming at a young age, while living in Southern California. As he puts it, "Swimming is a hobby, gone crazy". He's a U.S. Masters Swim Coach. His career in swimming began over 12 years ago. He believes in the philosophy that patience and dedication goes a long way. That's how he lives his life, and how he teaches. When he's not in the pool, he's pursuing his other passion, open water swimming.

Certifications:

American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA), Certified Coach, Level 2
U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) Certified Coach, Level 3
American Red Cross: Certified Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross: Certified Professional Lifeguard
American Red Cross: Certified CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
Experienced in teaching all ages (infants to seniors) & all levels (beginners to advanced)

Achievements:

2017

Spuyten Duyvil | 09-17-2017 | 1:48:07 | 10.2 kilometers | New York City
Governors Island | 07-01-2017 | 00:49:32 | 2 miles | New York City

2016

Alligator Lighthouse Swim | 09-17-2016 | 6:09:12 | 9 miles | Isla Morada, Florida
Lady Liberty Swim | 07-16-2016 | 1:00:46 | 1.5 miles | Liberty Park, New Jersey
Swim Around Key West | 06-18-2016 | 6:35:02 | 12.5 miles | Key West, Florida

2012

Little Red Lighthouse | 09-22-2012 | 2:33:21 | 10.2 kilometers | New York City
Governors Island | 07-28-2012 | 00:51:42 | 2 miles | New York City
Brooklyn Bridge | 07-15-2012 | 00:24:27 | 1 kilometer | New York City
Liberty Island | 06-29-2012 | 00:24:34 | 1.2 kilometers | New York City
Great Hudson River | 05-26-2012 | 00:38:28 | 1.6 miles | New York City

2011

Coral Reef | 10-09-2011 | 2:51:22 | 5 miles | St. Croix, USVI
Little Red Lighthouse | 09-24-2011 | 1:48:41 | 10 kilometers | New York City
Brooklyn Bridge | 07-30-2011 | 00:23:06 | 1 kilometer | New York City
Stars and Stripes | 07-09-2011 | 00:51:42 | 1.5 kilometers | New York City
Great Hudson River | 05-28-2011 | 00:33:18 | 1.6 miles | New York City

2010

Coral Reef | 10-10-2010 | 3:13:07 | 5 miles | St. Croix, USVI
Little Red Lighthouse | 09-25-2010 | 1:46:35 | 10 kilometers | New York City
Brooklyn Bridge | 09-11-2010 | 00:20:48 | 1 kilometer | New York City
John Daly Ocean Mile | 09-05-2010 | 00:27:53 | 1 mile | Long Beach, New York
Governors Island | 08-01-2010 | 00:49:37 | 2 miles | New York City
Stars and Stripes | 07-10-2010 | 00:30:47 | 1.5 kilometers | New York City
Liberty Island | 06-25-2010 | 00:20:41 | 1.2 kilometers | New York City
Great Hudson River | 05-29-2010 | 00:46:12 | 1.3 miles | New York City

2009

Stars and Stripes | 07-18-2009 | 00:30:02 | 1.5 kilometers | New York City
Park to Park | 06-14-2009 | 1:06:21 | 2 miles | New York City
Great Hudson River | 05-23-2009 | 00:36:35 | 1.3 miles | New York City

2008

Park to Park | 06-15-2008 | 00:27:08 | 1 mile | New York City

2007

Cove to Cove | 09-29-2007 | 00:11:03 | 0.5 mile | New York City