Happy Birthday, Taylor! The OWS Community Wishes Odyssey Swim Guide Taylor Hurt a Happy Birthday

Odyssey swim guide Taylor Hurt has brought smiles and safety to thousands of swimmers over the years. We asked the open water swimming community to help us celebrate his birthday and return one of the smiles he’s given to us.

Here are several birthday messages shared on our social media channels to help us wish Taylor Hurt a happy birthday: 

“Happy birthday Taylor! Always good seeing you and knowing you’re there watching out for us!” - Aaron Walz 

“Happy Birthday, Taylor! I won’t forget the time when I was out by myself for a swim (this was right before the official covid re-opening) and you followed me closely as I swam to Berkeley Pier. Thanks for keeping us safe! :-)” - Andrew Tang 

“Oh wow, happy Birthday Captain! Awesome to have you on the water watching over us. Have a fantastic day!” - Olga Tsyvinsky 

“Happy Birthday! Your big smile and gusty “hello swimmers” is the best way to start a swim!” - Michelle Schromm 

“Happy Birthday, Taylor. Thank you for keeping the swimmers safe.” - Veronika Ossul

“Happy Birthday.” - John Brawley 

“Happy Birthday, Taylor!!” - Casey Hicks 

“Enjoy your BIRTHDAY celebration Taylor 🎂🎂🎂.” - Bernadette Alexander

“Happy Birthday! Thanks for all you do to promote and support open water swimming!” - Linda Simons

“Happy Birthday, Taylor. Pat your head if you're having a great day.” - Robert Schwartz 

“Happy Birthday, Taylor! Thanks for always being on the water keeping an eye on us.” - Chad Johnson

From everyone here at Odyssey Open Water Swimming, we wish Taylor a very happy birthday!