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# 2017: Where it all begins

The challenge begins in New York, with 25 pools across three countries. The year ends back in New York, after swims as far and wide as Hawaii and Coventry.

25 pools54,715m3 countries

[![Chelsea Piers](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/1/chelsea-piers-square.jpg)1<h2>Chelsea Piers</h2>New York, New York, USA 10 May 2017 Fantastic 25-yard pool with stunning views of the Hudson River.Chelsea Piers](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/chelsea-piers)

[![Asphalt Green, Upper East Side](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/2/asphalt-green-upper-east-side-square.jpg)2<h2>Asphalt Green, Upper East Side</h2>New York, New York, USA 12 May 2017 Upper East Side New York Community PoolAsphalt Green, Upper East Side](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/asphalt-green-upper-east-side)

[![Roosevelt Island, Sportspark Swim Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/3/roosevelt-island-sportspark-gallery-square.jpg)3<h2>Roosevelt Island, Sportspark Swim Center</h2>New York, New York, USA 13 May 2017 Cable Car across the East River for an island swim!Roosevelt Island, Sportspark Swim Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/roosevelt-island-sportspark-swim-center)

[![Wilson Aquatic Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/4/wilson-aquatic-center-square.jpg)4<h2>Wilson Aquatic Center</h2>Washington, D.C., USA 15 May 2017 Hoagie fueled Capitol swim in Washington D.C.Wilson Aquatic Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/wilson-aquatic-center)

[![Sheerr Pool, University of Pennsylvania](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/5/sheerr-pool-university-of-pennsylvania-panoramic.jpg)5<h2>Sheerr Pool, University of Pennsylvania</h2>Philadelphia, PA, USA 18 May 2017 Ben Stiller look-alike to the rescue at UPenn pool!Sheerr Pool, University of Pennsylvania](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/sheerr-pool-university-of-pennsylvania)

[![Wyndley Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/6/wyndley-swimming-pool-square.jpg)6<h2>Wyndley Leisure Centre</h2>Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK 21 May 2017 My home pool!Wyndley Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/wyndley-leisure-centre)

[![Cadbury House](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/7/cadbury-house.jpg)7<h2>Cadbury House</h2>Congresbury, Somerset, UK 22 May 2017 Leisure club pool at home-from-home Hilton hotel!Cadbury House](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/cadbury-house)

[![GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/8/gl1-gloucester-square.jpg)8<h2>GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre</h2>Gloucester, Gloucestershire, UK 23 May 2017 Quick home-bound swim just off the M5!GL1 Gloucester Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/gl1-gloucester-leisure-centre)

[![Lion Quays](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/9/lion-quays-square.jpg)9<h2>Lion Quays</h2>Oswestry, Shropshire, UK 30 May 2017 Roman style health club poolLion Quays](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/lion-quays)

[![Strode Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/10/clevedon-strode-leisure-centre-square.jpg)10<h2>Strode Leisure Centre</h2>Clevedon, Somerset, UK 7 June 2017 My 'local' Clevedon office Monday night pool!Strode Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/strode-leisure-centre)

[![Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/11/coventry-sports-and-leisure-centre-square.jpg)11<h2>Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre</h2>Coventry, Warwickshire, UK 8 June 2017 Quick pre-meeting swim before it's gone!Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/coventry-sports-and-leisure-centre)

[![Oasis Sports Centre (Indoor)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/12/oasis-sports-centre-holborn-london-indoor-pool-square.jpg)12<h2>Oasis Sports Centre (Indoor)</h2>London, London, UK 9 June 2017 Central London sports centre with two pools just a stones throw from Covent Garden!Oasis Sports Centre (Indoor)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/oasis-sports-centre-holborn-london-indoor-pool)

[![Oasis Sports Centre (Outdoor Lido Pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/13/oasis-sports-centre-holborn-london-outdoor-pool-square.jpg)13<h2>Oasis Sports Centre (Outdoor Lido Pool)</h2>London, London, UK 9 June 2017 Central London lido!Oasis Sports Centre (Outdoor Lido Pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/oasis-sports-centre-holborn-london-outdoor-pool)

[![London Aquatics Centre (Competiton pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/14/london-aquatic-centre-olympic-pool-square.jpg)14<h2>London Aquatics Centre (Competiton pool)</h2>London, London, UK 19 June 2017 London 2012 Olympic competition venue!London Aquatics Centre (Competiton pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/london-aquatics-centre-competiton-pool)

[![London Aquatics Centre (Warm-up pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/15/london-aquatics-centre-warm-up-pool-square.jpg)15<h2>London Aquatics Centre (Warm-up pool)</h2>London, London, UK 19 June 2017 London 2012 Olympic warm-up pool!London Aquatics Centre (Warm-up pool)](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/london-aquatics-centre-warm-up-pool)

[![Hengrove Park Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/16/hengrove-park-leisure-centre-bristol-uk-square.jpg)16<h2>Hengrove Park Leisure Centre</h2>Bristol, Avon, UK 27 June 2017 Evening swim at South Bristol pool.Hengrove Park Leisure Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/hengrove-park-leisure-centre-bristol-uk)

[![Whitchurch Swimming Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/17/whitchurch-swimming-centre-square.jpg)17<h2>Whitchurch Swimming Centre</h2>Whitchurch, Shropshire, UK 28 June 2017 Much loved Mid-1960s small town pool.Whitchurch Swimming Centre](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/whitchurch-swimming-centre)

[![Ventura Aquatics Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/18/ventura-aquatics-center-square.jpg)18<h2>Ventura Aquatics Center</h2>Ventura, California, USA 27 July 2017 Quick swim on family holiday!Ventura Aquatics Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/ventura-aquatics-center-california-usa)

[![Los Baños del Mar Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/19/los-banos-del-mar-pool-square.jpg)19<h2>Los Baños del Mar Pool</h2>Santa Barbara, California, USA 28 July 2017 Early morning holiday swim before the family wake up!Los Baños del Mar Pool](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/los-banos-del-mar-pool-santa-barbara)

[![Monterey Sports Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/20/monterey-sports-center-square.jpg)20<h2>Monterey Sports Center</h2>Monterey, California, USA 31 July 2017 Quick morning swim en route to the Montery Bay Aquarium!Monterey Sports Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/monterey-sports-center)

[![Kona Community Aquatic Center, Big Island, Hawaii](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/21/kona-community-aquatic-center-square.jpg)21<h2>Kona Community Aquatic Center, Big Island, Hawaii</h2>Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA 16 August 2017 Super-fast post-snorkelling swim before closing time!Kona Community Aquatic Center, Big Islan...](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/kona-community-aquatic-center-hawaii)

[![Kawamoto Swim Stadium, Big Island, Hawaii](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/22/kawamoto-swim-stadium-square.jpg)22<h2>Kawamoto Swim Stadium, Big Island, Hawaii</h2>Hilo, Hawaii, USA 17 August 2017 Entire 50m Hawaii swim stadium to myself!!Kawamoto Swim Stadium, Big Island, Hawaii](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/kawamoto-swim-stadium-hawaii)

[![Santa Monica Swim Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/23/santa-monica-swim-center-square.jpg)23<h2>Santa Monica Swim Center</h2>Santa Monica, California, USA 20 August 2017 Quick Santa Monica swim!Santa Monica Swim Center](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/santa-monica-swim-center)

[![Jumeirah Creekside Hotel](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/24/jumeirah-creekside-hotel-dubai-square.jpg)24<h2>Jumeirah Creekside Hotel</h2>Garhoud, Dubai, UAE 12 October 2017 My favourite Dubai hotel.Jumeirah Creekside Hotel](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/jumeirah-creekside-hotel-dubai)

[![Asphalt Green Battery Park](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/cdn-cgi/image/w=640,h=480,f=webp,q=65,fit=cover/pool/25/asphalt-green-battery-park-new-york-square.jpg)25<h2>Asphalt Green Battery Park</h2>New York City, New York, USA 8 December 2017 Quick NYC swim before heading to JFK.Asphalt Green Battery Park](https://havegoggleswilltravel.com/pool/asphalt-green-battery-park-new-york)

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