The kayaker is to lead the swimmer for the longer swims, of say 10 K or more. If a swim is 10 K or less or has buoys that a swimmer can see then there is no need for a kayaker to lead. In the 3 mile swim for the La Jolla Rough Water Swim, there are people on paddle boards. Usually a swimmer will set one up for his or her self. What happens is that a group of like speed swimmers will then follow that paddler, so that sighting as often is lessened.
The kayaker is to lead the swimmer for the longer swims, of say 10 K or more. If a swim is 10 K or less or has buoys that a swimmer can see then there is no need for a kayaker to lead. In the 3 mile swim for the La Jolla Rough Water Swim, there are people on paddle boards. Usually a swimmer will set one up for his or her self. What happens is that a group of like speed swimmers will then follow that paddler, so that sighting as often is lessened.
