I'm new to open water swimming but I'm not much of a group joiner. I know everyone says don't swim alone but...
Does anyone know of any devise that is made that will increase my visability to others in the water, and perhaps be used as an emergency flotation device if I get into trouble?
I was searching on the internet and have seen the lifeguard cans and tubes but didn't know if there was anything made specifically for what I want it for.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Have you thought about trailing a diving flag/buoy thing behind you?
That said, if there are groups in your area, do join one. It will make swimming a lot more fun.
(What's wrong with swimming alone, parallel to the shore of a guarded beach? While I do understand how important it is swim with a buddy, people swim like this where I live all the time- myself included. Admittedly, I try to swim at times when there will be others in the water, and use the manned lifeguard huts as distance markers... OK- and I'm only a few feet from shore ;) )
Have you thought about trailing a diving flag/buoy thing behind you?
That said, if there are groups in your area, do join one. It will make swimming a lot more fun.
(What's wrong with swimming alone, parallel to the shore of a guarded beach? While I do understand how important it is swim with a buddy, people swim like this where I live all the time- myself included. Admittedly, I try to swim at times when there will be others in the water, and use the manned lifeguard huts as distance markers... OK- and I'm only a few feet from shore ;) )
