i've been told currents are accelerated in shallower water. if this is true (makes sense to me, but i'm no physics major), then if the current is favorable (pushing you), and you have a choice, stay shallow/closer to shore. if the current is adverse (you're fighting it), try to find deeper water if you can.
try throwing a few balls (or rubber ducks) into a river. you should see those in the middle (deeper sections) moving faster.
the deeper sections have by far my water flowing than the shallower sides.
we have a two river race, 2km down one with 1km back up the other. lots of people swim closer to the middle the first 2km, but then almost everyone moves in to the side for the second leg.
but if you have a hard time swimming straight, then it might be better to swim along the edge.
i've been told currents are accelerated in shallower water. if this is true (makes sense to me, but i'm no physics major), then if the current is favorable (pushing you), and you have a choice, stay shallow/closer to shore. if the current is adverse (you're fighting it), try to find deeper water if you can.
try throwing a few balls (or rubber ducks) into a river. you should see those in the middle (deeper sections) moving faster.
the deeper sections have by far my water flowing than the shallower sides.
we have a two river race, 2km down one with 1km back up the other. lots of people swim closer to the middle the first 2km, but then almost everyone moves in to the side for the second leg.
but if you have a hard time swimming straight, then it might be better to swim along the edge.
