Open water swimming
10 tips for open water
Swimming in open water is a far different experience to that you will have come across when clocking up the lengths in your local pool. For those just starting out in open water swimming, here’s a few tips to ensure that your first open water swim doesn’t feel like being thrown in at the metaphorical deep end.
Read more…Open water racing techniques
It’s easy isn’t it? You just transfer you skills from the pool into the open water and away you go. If only it were that simple. Open water swimming involves a number of different techniques, from the start to your stroke, breathing, sighting and drafting – it’s a whole new swimming discipline altogether. Find out how to hone your open water swimming technique by checking out our advice …
Read more…Top open water event series
Open water swimming has grown in popularity in recent years, even earning its place as an Olympic event in 2008. There are plenty of hugely popular, challenging and enjoyable open water swims, many of which form part of a wider series of events where you can take part in one or take part in all. Here is our pick of the best open water swimming series from across the globe.
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