Getting used to colder water

Former Member
Former Member
I am in the early stages of training for a long swim (11 hours) in water that will be 62-68 degrees. The water where I lived is in the mid to upper 40s right now. I'm seeking some advice on how to get myself ready to handle 11 hours in water that is around 62. I have time to acclimate (7 months until swim) , but I need some advice on how to do it.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    and one more item, Ive found the Desoto neoprene caps chafe much less (not at all in fact) than the others, they are cut high in back and out of 1 piece through the strap and its very stretchy neoprene. The only problems are they are not legal for most ow swims and they float your head up a bit so my neck muscles work harder maintaining my preferred head position.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    and one more item, Ive found the Desoto neoprene caps chafe much less (not at all in fact) than the others, they are cut high in back and out of 1 piece through the strap and its very stretchy neoprene. The only problems are they are not legal for most ow swims and they float your head up a bit so my neck muscles work harder maintaining my preferred head position.
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