I'm hoping to swim in open water some day. Just read some articles about what to pay attention to and all sorts of accidents that can happen--losing goggles or cap when the race just started, for example. Some people bring an extra pair of goggles and wear them on their ankles or necks??
It will be interesting to hear what kind of accidents people have actually experienced in OW swimming--goggles/cap accidents, cramps due to cold water, losing direction, animal bites, needing rescue... And if you had the rare chance to see what the inside of the stomach of a shark was like that would be exciting to hear :D
OW swimming is very safe. (that is if you can swim and are in proper condition to complete the distance)
I have never seen an accident during an ow swim that I would consider mentionable.
I have never seen a swimmer take extra googles. One time my googles got knocked off my head about 500 meters into a 5K race. I simply stopped and put them back on, no big deal.
OW swims have course sentry's in boats who make sure swimmers stay on course.
If I were you I would train for the distance, get some ow swim experience in local lakes, and stop worrying about bad things that could happen. I'm sure anything COULD happen but nothing probably will happen to you!
Have fun! :afraid: Don't be scared!
OW swimming is very safe. (that is if you can swim and are in proper condition to complete the distance)
I have never seen an accident during an ow swim that I would consider mentionable.
I have never seen a swimmer take extra googles. One time my googles got knocked off my head about 500 meters into a 5K race. I simply stopped and put them back on, no big deal.
OW swims have course sentry's in boats who make sure swimmers stay on course.
If I were you I would train for the distance, get some ow swim experience in local lakes, and stop worrying about bad things that could happen. I'm sure anything COULD happen but nothing probably will happen to you!
Have fun! :afraid: Don't be scared!
