Open Water Tips – Swim England Open Water Swimming Hub https://www.swimming.org/openwater The home of open water swimming in England Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:50:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 How to avoid panicking in open water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/panic-open-water-swimming/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 07:02:59 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=1000 Panic attacks are common for outdoor swimmers. Even the most confident pool swimmers can freak out in open water. But why is this and how do you overcome the panic? Keen open water swimmer and coach Rowan Clarke tells us how. The root of fear Most of us have an irrational fear of some kind – … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/05/Rowan-panic-1.jpg Warming up for performance at open water events https://www.swimming.org/openwater/warming-up-for-performance-at-open-water-events/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:02:26 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=1431 Before competing in an open water event, a thorough land-based warm up is essential to prepare a swimmers’ body before getting into the water to race. All events should offer an area or opportunity for swimmers to acclimatise to the water conditions pre-event and all swimmers should take this opportunity, this is to avoid cold … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/10/Open-water-warm-up.jpg Tips for practising in open water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-practising-open-water/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-practising-open-water/#respond Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:04:58 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=218 You should have been practising your open water and swimming skills in the pool. Now it’s time for getting out there and practising in open water. First of all, you need to ensure you have the correctly sized wet suit. If you have bought a wetsuit, practise putting it on at home. If you can, enter … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-practising-open-water/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/Tips-for-practising-in-open-water.jpg How to practise open water sighting https://www.swimming.org/openwater/practise-open-water-sighting/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/practise-open-water-sighting/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:02:38 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=215 Open water sighting practice is really useful if you’re planning to swim your best at a Masters open water competition. This article deals with improving your open water sighting. Practise open water sighting It may not surprise you but for an open water swim, you won’t be able to see the bottom of the lake…. … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/practise-open-water-sighting/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/How-to-practise-open-water-sighting.jpg Three tips to improve your front crawl breathing in open water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/three-tips-improve-front-crawl-breathing-open-water/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/three-tips-improve-front-crawl-breathing-open-water/#respond Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:00:34 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=208 When transferring your front crawl from pool to open water, one of the most important elements is a comfortable and efficient breathing technique. Take these three steps to see if you can improve your front crawl breathing: Try exhaling/blowing out, while your face is in the water. Turn your head every two strokes to either … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/three-tips-improve-front-crawl-breathing-open-water/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/woman_swimming_breathing_open_water_brighton_2016.jpg Top tips for sea swimming races https://www.swimming.org/openwater/top-tips-sea-swimming-races/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/top-tips-sea-swimming-races/#respond Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:48:30 +0000 https://events.swimming.org/openwater/?p=199 Sea swimming races can be a unforgettable experience for open water swimmers, with stunning views of the shore and out to sea. Just ask Keri-anne Payne, who contested the 2016 Olympic 10km race off the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio with the Christ the Redeemer statue looking down on the swimmers from its lofty perch. But does … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/top-tips-sea-swimming-races/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/swimmers_preparing_to_sea_swim_race.jpg Swimming safely in the sea https://www.swimming.org/openwater/swimming-safely-sea/ Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:01:22 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=1081 Qualified swimming coach Sarah Wiseman gives an insight into how to remain safe when swimming in the sea. Open water swimming is intensely rewarding but comes with obvious risks. Sea swimming is at the riskier end of the scale due to the ever-changing conditions. A location you may consider ‘safe’ to swim one day may … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/06/Swim-safetly-in-the-sea-2.jpg How to maintain your front crawl stroke length for open water https://www.swimming.org/openwater/maintain-front-crawl-stroke-length-open-water/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/maintain-front-crawl-stroke-length-open-water/#respond Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:32:27 +0000 https://events.swimming.org/openwater/?p=190 Front crawl stroke length practice is essential if you’re competing in an open water event. This article deals with maintaining your front crawl stroke length when swimming. Maintain your front crawl stroke length The ability to maintain your front crawl stroke length during training is very important and will help you transfer that stroke efficiency … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/maintain-front-crawl-stroke-length-open-water/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/11/swimmer_front_crawl_open_water.jpg Tips for turning around open water buoys https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-for-open-water-turning-buoys/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-for-open-water-turning-buoys/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:38:17 +0000 https://events.swimming.org/openwater/?p=112 Open water buoys play a pivotal role in competitions, serving as a vital focal point where swimmers converge, and these buoys serve as crucial markers that guide the race. If you are drafting in a group of swimmers, try not to be on the inside track as you swim towards the turning buoy as this … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/openwater/tips-for-open-water-turning-buoys/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2018/10/swimming_going_round_open_water_turning_buoy_alton_2016.jpg Top tips for preparing for open water swimming in the pool https://www.swimming.org/openwater/top-tips-for-preparing-for-open-water-swimming-in-the-pool/ https://www.swimming.org/openwater/top-tips-for-preparing-for-open-water-swimming-in-the-pool/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:50:31 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=115 Preparing for open water swimming in a warm, comfortable pool is a good stepping stone to the real thing. Jumping into a large body of water for the first time can be a bit of a shock. So, we have compiled some top tips on what you can do in the pool to prepare. Preparing … […]

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