I am new to open water swimming and have a question for all you experienced swimmers.
I am thinking about swimming in a local fresh water lake at a state park. My plan is to swim about 50 -75 yards off the beach and swim parallel to the shore. I am thing about towing a lifeguard rescue tube behind me for safety and for visability.
Am I crazy for thinking this way?
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I swim alone most of the time,..don`t know what someone else would be able to do should I get in trouble. I own a rescue can but have never used it,..I`m not wild about having a strap accross my chest/shoulder. Perhaps I should give it a try...it cost 50 bucks. :rolleyes: Yes,...visibility is a good thing,..especially where you have boaters,..I wear a hot orange swim cap.
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I swim alone most of the time,..don`t know what someone else would be able to do should I get in trouble. I own a rescue can but have never used it,..I`m not wild about having a strap accross my chest/shoulder. Perhaps I should give it a try...it cost 50 bucks. :rolleyes: Yes,...visibility is a good thing,..especially where you have boaters,..I wear a hot orange swim cap.
