Hi Everyone!
I am new to the forum.
I am an avid mile-a-day pool swimmer. A friend is trying to convince me to do some open water swims in NJ. Maybe next summer?
Any advice to get started in open water swimming?
Swimmy :)
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Open water swimming in the Chesapeake or the ocean has it all over pool swimming, in my not-so-humble opinion, but there are adjustments. Biggest problem with openwater swims for me is staying on course. I've found it helpful to scope out a high building, smokestack or water tower before the event to use as a landmark. Having others around you can be helpful but they can be off course too. Regular heads-ups are a necessity to get your bearings; slipping in a couple or three breaststrokes here & there stop you from losing too much momentum. Good luck!
Open water swimming in the Chesapeake or the ocean has it all over pool swimming, in my not-so-humble opinion, but there are adjustments. Biggest problem with openwater swims for me is staying on course. I've found it helpful to scope out a high building, smokestack or water tower before the event to use as a landmark. Having others around you can be helpful but they can be off course too. Regular heads-ups are a necessity to get your bearings; slipping in a couple or three breaststrokes here & there stop you from losing too much momentum. Good luck!
