I was just informed that I would be disqualified for resting on a kayak in an open water swim event. I'm using these as a training tool for my Ironman. Was wondering what people's opinions were. What if someone had a cramp or needed to clear goggles or decided to take in nutrition? Looking forward to hearing your responses.
Most events I've finished did not involve a DQ for those choosing to rest on kayaks as long as the swimmer did not make forward progress while touching the kayak.
That said, clearing goggles and taking nutrition can be done without touching a kayak using either an egg-beater kick or rolling to your back.
Most events I've finished did not involve a DQ for those choosing to rest on kayaks as long as the swimmer did not make forward progress while touching the kayak.
That said, clearing goggles and taking nutrition can be done without touching a kayak using either an egg-beater kick or rolling to your back.
