Top 5 Open Water Swim Tips For Beginners | Skills & Equipment Tips For Swimming

Swimming is commonly the most feared aspect amongst triathletes. Learning the next race is an Open Water Swim can be another level up. But don't stress! Fraser is here to make sure that you can master your open water swim ready for your next triathlon!

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[gtn]

Does the thought of swimming in open water scare you? Let us know what you do to overcome the fear!

[ryanrisbridger]

In the equipment section it would also be good to talk about being visible when training, a bright swim cap and possibly a buoy to ensure boats can see you in the water.

[jonathanzappala]

I’m the opposite, I start on the inside shortest route to do all I can to swim the shortest distance. You can always let the crowd go at the start and then go.

[carlbyronrodgers]

My fear is the quality of the water and having met a shark.

[evanmacdougall]

I start towards the rear and the outer edge of the pack so I don’t get run over. But after a minute or two, by the time I get comfortable, there’s never anyone around me to draft off of. Tho maybe that’s because I’ve only been in smaller triathlons.

[Whitney]

Oh my gosh, I’ll be swimming in my first tri in a few weeks and I can’t stand people being in my personal bubble. Thankfully, I’m a slow swimmer, so everyone else will probably be well ahead of me. 🤯

[illyadmark]

I would also add, practice without your goggles. I don't know how many times I've passed faster swimmers that got kicked, or lost their goggles and basically couldn't swim. Plan for the unexpected!

[shadwabarghash]

Kiss that personal space discomfort goodbye, the worst

[skinnyfatlegend]

Where's the tip for fighting off sharks?

[mathieunorry]

Use Heather in the thumbnail. But not the actual video
... Sneaky GTN... Why not just use Heather as a presenter?