open water swimming

With the hot summer we are all experiencing there is a higher chance that the race you have entered could actually be declared a ‘non wetsuit swim’. For some athletes this possibility can send shivers down the spine! But it shouldn’t says coach Matt Sanderson of TriathlonCoaching.uk.com. Here he explains how to prepare

Worried about encountering jellyfish when swimming and getting stung? Here’s a guide from Richard Harrington of the Marine Conservation Society to 6 of the most common

There are a wide range of factors that can cause different kinds of currents. These include wind, tidal movement, river and estuarine flow…and of course, the most commonly talked about, rip currents. Swim England has this advice

Swimming in open water, never mind racing and coping with a pack, can be daunting. Six time Ironman world champion Dave Scott explains how to get used to the conditions, and not let the nerves get the better of you

Olympic open-water swimmer Keri-anne Payne explains how to incorporate your sighting into your breathing so you waste less energy

Triathlon swimming coach Annie Hollest explains 11 common mistakes triathletes make in the open-water swim and advice on how to correct them