Swimming in open water, safety suggestions?
I am swimming in a 1.7 mile open water swim and was wondering if anyone had safety tips for my practicing. I was thinking of maybe using some sort of torpedo float attached to my ankle (just something colourful to tow), is that a bad idea? if not, where could i purchase guard-type floats?
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I would suggest that if its in a race with other swimmers.. stay in the pack.. If its not in a race and you are doing in a place with boat traffic.. get somebody to go next to you with a boat, use the diving red flag with a white stripe.. that will signal other boats to be stay away..
and if you are just doing it along the beach, and you are worried you might not make it.. have somebody follow you walking on the beach.
It is very dangerous to do it by yourself, and I wouldnt recommend it
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Don't swim alone, best to have a buddy in a boat along side you.What is the best kind of filter to use sand or cartrige?
Even the best swimmers in the world have a safety boat along side. Tying something to your ankle is not good. I agree with answerking for sure.What do the colored flags represent on the beach?
Yeah, don't wear a float because it would make swimming way more difficult. Just practice swimming in the open water and get used to the waves and currents.Also, if you are swimming with others, swim directly behind someone and drag off of him/her. (It makes it easier for u b/c you are swimming in their slip stream) Then, closer to the fininsh, if you have the energy break away and race!! I've done a few open water swims and this is what the better racers tend to do
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my only advice is to watch out for people doing breaststroke (the frog kick) because one of my friends did an open water swim and she was behind somebody who was doing breaststroke. the person accidentally kicked her three times in the collar bone in the same spot!also i suggest taking a shower ASAP after your race (cuz it is in a lake with the fish poop and other stuff)
good luck
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