Your Robben Island Swim Guide: How to Prepare and What to Expect
You've done the training, you've signed up for the event, and the conditions are (hopefully) playing game. To help you prepare the final details, we've put together a Robben Island…
Mind Training for Open Water Swimming
When training for a long distance event, emphasis is often placed on physical preparation - getting the body as fit and strong as possible. While it is essential to build…
Open Water Swimming Rules
If you'd like to have your open water swim officially recognised, find out about the open water swimming rules and regulations from your local association. In South Africa, all long…
What is Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Swimmer’s Shoulder is an umbrella term used to describe several injuries relating to shoulder pain experienced by swimmers. This musculoskeletal condition has a gradual onset due to the repetitive nature…
Hypothermia in Cold Water Swimming
During cold water swimming, limits are constantly being challenged, but it is always important to put safety first. Being aware of the symptoms of hypothermia in cold water will help you…
7 Swimming Gear Hacks for Open Water Swimmers
If you’re a seasoned swimmer, you’ve likely experienced frustrations with your swimming gear, such as goggles fogging up, water blocking your ears and chafing in unexpected places. Malfunctioning equipment can…
Race Tips For Open Water Swimming Events
Taking part in open water swimming events can be quite daunting, especially if it's your first one. There are many factors to consider - What will the water temperature be? How…
What is periodisation in exercise?
Have you often found that you're constantly tired while training for an event, or not seeing the desired results? The problem may be with your training structure, otherwise known as…
5 Steps to Reducing Risk of Swimming Injuries
When starting any new activity, your muscles and joints are worked in ways that they aren’t necessarily accustomed to. Swimming is a sport that involves repetitive movements, and over time…
Tips for Improving Swimming Technique
Once you get comfortable swimming in open water, you can start focusing on technique. By practising your swimming technique, you learn to move more efficiently through the water. Correcting your technique will also…