Swimming open water

Preparing to swim in the ocean is not the same as training to swim in a pool, and it's important be fully aware of this when setting goals for yourself.

Last Sunday Pedro celebrated his birthday with us and 2 friends, Mariana e Miguel 🥳 It was their first time swimming in the sea and in December! The conditions were perfect for acclimatization to the water, working on the technique and focusing in front crawl 🏊 We even had some sunshine and rain! Great work to our beginners who swam their first 1.5km of many! 💪 This Christmas offer a Coaching Session with us! 🎁🎅 ➡️ https://www.swim-together.com/open-water-swimming-training

American male and female competitors have a great shot at medaling in the wild open-water 10K race.

Are you going to travel to Madeira Island and want some company to swim? In this swimming session we will take you to swim in one of the most spectacular, beautiful and rich places in marine life of the Pearl of the Atlantic, the Garajau Partial Natural Reserve. Experience the exhilaration of open-water swimming on this tour in the Island, guided by a local expert. Swim in calm ocean waters with ideal temperatures and enjoy an incredible scenario.

Everything you need to know about open water swimming from technique to wetsuits as well as the benefits of open water swimming

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Annie and Lexie. The weather is changing and I think the next one will be in the ocean as it’s warmer than my pool 🌊 Always so much fun and crazy how unglamorous it is, me with my weight belt, goggles and my bum floating above the water and the beautiful mermaid trying to be elegant while swimming. Belly laugh all the way! I highly recommend the experience 😄 Edited with the Island preset from the super talented @bxcsmxth

Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge

While swimming in a lake, ocean or river, there are no walls to push off from, no lane lines to guide you, and no clear markers of distance. Plus, with waves and strong currents, it can be exhausting! In this guide, we’ll explore the right techniques and mindset to help you swim in open water without getting exhausted, drawing insights from the expertise of Chris Bryan, an international open water swimming expert.

Triathlon swimming coach Annie Hollest explains 11 common mistakes triathletes make in the open-water swim and advice on how to correct them