Open water swimming is an exhilarating and rewarding experience, but it comes with unique challenges and risks. Safety is key for us here at Go Swim. When you come to our events, you will see that we have lots of safety boats and kayakers looking after you on the water as well as medical staff on the shore.
Open water swimming offers a challenge unlike any other and a connection to the great outdoors and nature that many swimmers find irresistible. However, one of the most common hurdles in open water is staying on course.
We like to think that we know a thing or two about open water swimming here at Go Swim! So, if you are new to open water swimming, we have collated our top tips to help you get the most out of your swimming.