Open Water Swimming Tip 4 – Practice Swimming in Open Water
Once you’ve adapted your open water skills, you’ll want to practice some…
…open water swims before heading to the start line.
When swimming in open water remember: SAFETY FIRST.
There are a few things that you can do to help you stay safe in open water.
- Be sure to swim with an experienced partner or group
- Be cautious of water conditions
- Don’t stray too far from the shoreline
- Make sure you consider
- Tides
- Currents
- Sea life
- Water salinity
With these simple things taken into account, you can have a safe and successful open water swimming session and you’ll definitely be ready for any triathlon that comes your way!
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Enjoy,
Angie
