What is finswimming?
The first palms were probably imagined and designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the VXI century. But it was Commander de Corlieu who took the credit, in 1935, of giving substance to a concept that had been forgotten in the meantime.
Fins improve propulsion so clearly that they have quickly become an essential accessory for divers and spearfishermen and the very symbol of their aquaticity.
Although finswimming has been known and appreciated by the general public since the post-war period, it has only recently become a sport in its own right.
Development of finswimming
Although fin swimming has been known and appreciated by the general public since the post-war period, it has only recently become a sport in its own right. Its sporting character has developed in the context of local, regional, national and international competitions. The first European Championship will be held in Locarno, Switzerland. At that time, fins were still made of rubber. Very quickly the need to replace them with more sophisticated equipment became apparent. All kinds of materials were used to make the palms.
It was the swimmers of the Soviet Union at the time who first used fiberglass at the European Championships held in Barcelona in 1970. Since then, fiberglass blades have been adopted by all competitive swimmers who appreciate its lightness, flexibility and responsiveness.
It was in 1972 that the monofin made its appearance at the European Championships in Moscow. In a few years, it will supplant the traditional bi-fins in most competitions and open up new chronometric horizons for competitors who reach speeds of around 12 Km/h. Very elegant, they complete the transformation of swimming with fins into a board sport. Recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1986, fin swimming was invited to participate in the Olympics as a demonstration sport. This discipline is in full expansion and is aimed at all age categories.
It was the swimmers of the Soviet Union at the time who first used fiberglass fins at the European Championships held in Barcelona in 1970.
Finswimming Competition
Swimming with competition fins can be practiced both in a natural environment (long distance - 6 to 8 km) as well as in a pool over the distances of competitions of:
Surface:
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25m,
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50m,
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100m,
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200m,
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400m,
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800m,
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1500m
Apnée:
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25m,
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50m
Immersion with compressed air block:
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100m,
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400m
In the latter cases, swimmers can participate in events:
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on the surface with a forehead snorkel,
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in apnea by holding your breath
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immersed in an air bottle of a size adapted to the distance.
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Monday
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18h30-19h30 - juniors / elites competitors
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19h30-20h30 - leisure
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Wednesday
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19h-20h - leisure
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Friday
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18h30-19h30 - juniors / elites competitors
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Place
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Pool of Livron at Meyrin.
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Meeting point in the pool hall, 15 min. before the start du cours
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Monday 18h-19h & 19h-20h = All levels combined
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Wednesday
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19h45-20h45 = All levels combined
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Friday
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18h-19h = juniors and competitors
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Place
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Pool of Ailes at Cointrin
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Meeting point in the pool hall, 15 min. before the start du cours
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Contact