I started swimming about a year ago and have really fallen in love with it. I've only swam in open water and have no desire to go in a pool.
I swam right through the winter in the ocaen here in New England in 37 degree F water with a triathlon wetsuit. The water is warming up, now it's about 47F.
I was wondering at what temperature should I try swimming without a wetsuit? I was thinking that maybe I could try it when the water hits 50F. Anybody have any suggestions?
I sort of have a goal in the back of my head to swim the English Channel someday.
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Head up front crawl is very hard to do. Did you have a swim cap on? You could have worn two caps. If you were in a wet suit you could have made a little beany out of neoprene and soaked it in warm water then a swim cap on top would help retain the heat.
Most heat loss is through the head. So keep the head warm.
Head up front crawl is very hard to do. Did you have a swim cap on? You could have worn two caps. If you were in a wet suit you could have made a little beany out of neoprene and soaked it in warm water then a swim cap on top would help retain the heat.
Most heat loss is through the head. So keep the head warm.
