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ABOUT PAUL HUNT SWIM

Paul Hunt Swim is devoted to swimmers of all levels and backgrounds. Swimming is more than just a sport to us; it's an art form and a lifestyle. Whether you're a surfer, triathlete, competitive swimmer, fitness buff or someone who just loves the water, we have something for you.


We're passionate about swimming and look forward to connecting with others who are of like mind. 


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PAUL HUNT | Professional 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