Beginner’s Guide to Open Water Swimming

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Get Ready to Start Your Open Water Swimming Journey

This Beginner’s Guide to Open Water Swimming will teach you the essential skills needed to safely start your open water journey, while enjoying the experience!

Here’s what you’ll learn

hypothermia in cold water swimming

Cold Water Adaptation

Discover how to handle cold water.

Sighting Skills

Learn about open water sighting.

Open water swimming advanced training plan

Boost Fitness & Strength

Follow a training plan to enhance your performance.

Course Lessons

Pre-Course Module

Lessons

Welcome Course Overview Open Water Swimming Equipment Essentials

Module 1 – Cold Water Adaptation

Lessons

What to Expect When Entering Cold Water The After Drop Preventing Hypothermia

Module 2 – Navigating Your Surroundings

Lessons

Open Water Swimming Sighting Practical: Practising Your Sighting

Module 3 – Swim Smarter

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Tips for Improving Swimming Technique Strength & Conditioning Program

Module 4: Currents

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Reading the Ocean: Currents Practical: Noticing the Currents

Module 5: Tides

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Reading the Ocean: Tides Practical: Measuring the Tides

Module 6: Waves

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Reading the Ocean: Waves Practical: Timing the Waves

Module 7: Wind

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Reading the Ocean: Wind Practical: Observing the Wind

Module 8: Open Water Events

Lessons

Open Water Events Explained Tips For Open Water Swimming Events

The End of Our Journey

Lessons

Next Steps