I'm used to close my eyes, but wonder if in open water I should open my eyes to watch for anything harmful or interesting (jellyfish etc). Of course I wear goggles/mask.
Thanks for taking the poll :)
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I always swim with my eyes open. Would have an immediate accident if I didn't. There are just too many swimmers where I swim. But I can see your point about being able to concentrate better with your eyes closed. On the rare occasion when I have had a lane to myself, I have closed my eyes for a second or two and just concentrated on entirely on my stroke. It can be quite mesmerizing. I would imagine, in open water, you would still have to open your eyes occasionally to make sure you are not veering off course.
I always swim with my eyes open. Would have an immediate accident if I didn't. There are just too many swimmers where I swim. But I can see your point about being able to concentrate better with your eyes closed. On the rare occasion when I have had a lane to myself, I have closed my eyes for a second or two and just concentrated on entirely on my stroke. It can be quite mesmerizing. I would imagine, in open water, you would still have to open your eyes occasionally to make sure you are not veering off course.
