Swimming

HEPCO Capital Management, LLC Acquires Leading Lifeguard Uniform Business, Original Watermen

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

HEPCO Capital Management, LLC ("HEPCO"), a family investment firm founded and operated by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Original Watermen, Inc. (“Watermen”), an industry-leading supplier of men’s, women’s, and junior lifeguard uniforms.

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  • HEPCO Capital Management, LLC ("HEPCO"), a family investment firm founded and operated by Jonathan and Edward Cohen, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Original Watermen, Inc. (“Watermen”), an industry-leading supplier of men’s, women’s, and junior lifeguard uniforms.
  • The brand has an unmatched reputation and is widely considered the gold standard within the US lifeguard industry.
  • Today, Watermen outfits thousands of organizations including a majority of all beach lifeguard and beach patrol organizations nationwide as well as state, county, and city lifeguard and fire agencies.
  • HEPCO is partnering with Daniel Levine, a seasoned executive from the surf, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel industry, to grow and expand the core Watermen lifeguard uniform business and its portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands.

Looking for Fun Bay Area Summer Camps to Try? Registration for Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club's Summer Camps Registration is Now Open on the Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Website

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club is excited to announce that registration is now open for their popular Artistic Swimming Summer Camps Registration opened on February 13th.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Clara Artistic Swimming Club is excited to announce that registration is now open for their popular Artistic Swimming Summer Camps Registration opened on February 13th.
  • To learn more about the Artistic Swimming Summer Camps, please visit https://santaclaraartisticswimming.org/news/make-a-splash-at-artistic-sw... .
  • As a spokesperson for Santa Clara Artistic Swimming noted, boys and girls ages 6-12 are welcome to take part in the camps, which explore the magical world of artistic swimming.
  • For those who are looking for summer camps in the Bay Area, these search terms can help:

Explore Your Dream Destination

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

MISSION, Kan., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway. Get a jumpstart on building excitement for the journey ahead by beginning preparations early, which offers many benefits, including better rates and more time to research your options.

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  • One place you can find inspiration is by exploring the top travel destinations others are choosing.
  • For example, the top 10 travel destinations booked with Funjet in 2023 include numerous international destinations.
  • While spending leisure time by the resort pool with afternoon cocktails can be a relaxing reward, you can make the most of a destination vacation by also planning a tour.
  • Start planning your dream getaway by checking out these traveler-favorite destination properties, based on bookings through Funjet:
    Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)
    Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort (Nayarit, Mexico)

St. Maarten's Newest Luxury Resort and Residences, Vie L'Ven, Launches Sales

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altree Developments (Altree), a Toronto-based, multi-generational, full-service development company is set to redefine luxury living in St. Maarten and today announces they have launched sales at their newest development, Vie L'Ven (life to life), a luxury resort and residences with 280 units, that is slated for completion in 2028.

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  • St. Maarten's Newest Luxury Resort and Residences, Vie L'Ven, Launches Sales
    "Vie L'Ven seamlessly coalesces the influences of both French and Dutch cultures which are truly represented in this incomparable development through exceptional living, dining and wellness experiences," says Zev Mandelbaum, founder of Altree.
  • Set in a pristine location on Indigo Bay, on the southwest Dutch side of the island, Vie L'Ven will feature a collection of fully furnished residences, alongside a luxury five-star hotel.
  • Of the 280 units, 190 units will be hotel rooms (60 of which will be suites) and 90 private residences.
  • Upon completion, Vie L'Ven will be one of two five-star resorts on the island, and will provide residence owners and visitors a new standard of unmatched luxury.

Greystone Provides $41.6 Million in Fannie Mae DUS® Financing for Multifamily Property in Cape Coral, Florida

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $41,664,000 Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) loan to refinance a 280-unit multifamily property in Cape Coral, Florida.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $41,664,000 Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) loan to refinance a 280-unit multifamily property in Cape Coral, Florida.
  • The financing was originated by Kyle Jemtrud, Managing Director at Greystone, with Kevin Coscia of Largo Capital acting as correspondent.
  • The $41,664,000 non-recourse, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan features a 10-year term and 30-year amortization, with five years of interest-only payments.
  • “We truly appreciate that our client chose Greystone again for finding the right long-term financing for another property in their portfolio,” said Mr. Jemtrud.

Diving Into a New Chapter: Publishing Expert Jack Hallahan and Hasty Awards President Steve Hasty Acquire Swimming World Under H2Media - Paving the Way for a Dynamic Future in Aquatic Sports Journalism

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Swimming World , the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that new ownership has acquired the company.

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  • Swimming World , the go-to source and longest running publication on aquatic sports, today announces that new ownership has acquired the company.
  • Former Men’s Health and Sports Illustrated Publishing and advertising veteran Jack Hallahan and Steve Hasty, President and Owner of the Hasty Awards, together have taken over the media properties including a Vault of Swimming World content dating back to 1960.
  • We will focus on improving user experience and marketing to bring our fast-growing audience a more contemporary look and feel.
  • We look forward to watching Swimming World deliver more great content to a new generation of swimmers!”

Say Hello to Spabot™

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris, the foremost name in swimming pool cleaners, has introduced the world to a first-of-its-kind cleaner— this time for spas and hot tubs.

Key Points: 
  • As the leading manufacturer of automatic pool cleaners, Polaris invented the pressure-side pool cleaner over 50 years ago and is known for continually innovating the newest technologies in pool cleaning.
  • The Polaris® Spabot™ carries on that legacy, and for the first time, gives homeowners an automatic option to keeping their spa clean.
  • "Before now, homeowners still had to clean their portable hot tub or in-ground spa manually," said Sarah Martin, Polaris' product manager for robotic cleaners.
  • Easy to operate, it can be turned on with the simple slide of a button and goes to work once it's in the water.

A theatre production … in the pool? This new play in Perth leaves the audience buoyed

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

My obsession for public pools began when I was growing up in Perth at the iconic 1960s Beatty Park.

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  • My obsession for public pools began when I was growing up in Perth at the iconic 1960s Beatty Park.
  • So, I was looking forward to Black Swan State Theatre Company’s new production The Pool, and it doesn’t disappoint.

Watching on from poolside

  • Given Perth’s current heatwave, this venue is welcomed.
  • Seated poolside, we observe the goings on in and around the pool just as Rodgers did.
  • Loved-up teens Safiyah (Edyll Ismail) and Ananda (Tobias Muhafidin) are escaping the censuring gaze of adults.
  • The over-60s trio of Roy (Geoff Kelso), wife Greta (Polly Low) and her buddy Val (Julia Moody) are healing their ageing bodies and family rifts.
  • Keeping these regulars afloat are poolside staff Kirk (Joel Jackson) and Sandra (Kylie Bracknell) with their own reasons for being there.

Passion for the pool

  • Rodgers’ passion for water and the pool washes through his play.
  • She has achieved this in The Pool with details that blur the distinction between reality and theatre.
  • As we are ushered into the space, swimmers are in the pool, prompting somebody near me to speculate on whether they were actors or actual lap swimmers.
  • The actors’ movement in and around the pool and their entrances and exits are carefully choreographed not only to retain focus on the main action but to replicate the rhythms and patterns of people at public pools.
  • The Pool is greatly enhanced in its subtle shifts away from realism.
  • Champion picks up on the aesthetics of the public pool, focusing on the sensuality of its water and beauty of its objects: handrails, ramp, deckchairs and lane ropes.

A place of connection


Crucial to all this is the audio. The use of headphones for the audience creates an intimacy with the characters. Composer and sound designer Tim Collins’ finely nuanced score supports the action without dominating, and without any hitches.

  • This production shows they are also a space where we can have a laugh, shed our skins and find or lose ourselves – and ultimately find connection with others.
  • Read more:
    Take a plunge into the memories of Australia's favourite swimming pools


Helen Trenos does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Perfect Moment Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Perfect Moment Ltd. (“Perfect Moment”) (NYSE American: PMNT), a luxury lifestyle brand that combines fashion and technical performance for its ranges of skiwear, outerwear, swimwear and activewear, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,334,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.00 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $8 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.

Key Points: 
  • Perfect Moment Ltd. (“Perfect Moment”) (NYSE American: PMNT), a luxury lifestyle brand that combines fashion and technical performance for its ranges of skiwear, outerwear, swimwear and activewear, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,334,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $6.00 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $8 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.
  • In addition, Perfect Moment has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 200,100 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any, at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discount.
  • The Company intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including working capital, sales and marketing activities and general and administrative matters.
  • ThinkEquity and Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.

FAVERGRAY BREAKS GROUND ON OCALA HEATH BROOK: 288 UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT IN OCALA, FL

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FaverGray, a leading multifamily and student housing general contractor, proudly announces the groundbreaking of the Ocala Heath Brook project, a luxurious 288-unit apartment community set to redefine upscale living in Ocala, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FaverGray, a leading multifamily and student housing general contractor, proudly announces the groundbreaking of the Ocala Heath Brook project, a luxurious 288-unit apartment community set to redefine upscale living in Ocala, Florida.
  • Situated on approximately 13 acres, the Ocala Heath Brook project spans 291,896 square feet and will feature seven buildings with a unit mix including 87 one-bedroom units, 105 two-bedroom units, and 36 three-bedroom units.
  • Key features of the Ocala Heath Brook project include a clubhouse, dog park, swimming pool, pool pavilion with two cabanas, maintenance building, and a designated trash/recycling area.
  • FaverGray is excited to contribute to the growth and enhancement of the Ocala community with the Ocala Heath Brook project.