I am swimming in a 1.7 mile open water swim and was wondering if anyone had safety tips for my practicing. I was thinking of maybe using some sort of torpedo float attached to my ankle (just something colourful to tow), is that a bad idea? If not, where could I purchase guard-type floats?
Another consideration is cold water. The british open water swimming association makes a suggestion, which I like to follow whenever the water temps get into the lower sixties or below. Always have a person on shore paralleling your swim, with a cell phone. If anything happens they can call 911 and maybe even pull you out of the water. Wetsuits are a great safety option cause of the flotation they provide. Never swim alone. Never swim without telling someone you are going for a swim, and then check in with them when you are done.
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Another consideration is cold water. The british open water swimming association makes a suggestion, which I like to follow whenever the water temps get into the lower sixties or below. Always have a person on shore paralleling your swim, with a cell phone. If anything happens they can call 911 and maybe even pull you out of the water. Wetsuits are a great safety option cause of the flotation they provide. Never swim alone. Never swim without telling someone you are going for a swim, and then check in with them when you are done.
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