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How to master sighting and navigation
By Andy Jacobs Today, I want to delve into a skill that’s absolutely vital in open water swimming: sighting and navigation. It’s a skill that can make or break your performance in the open water, and here’s why. Did you know that you can add 20 percent or more to your overall open water swim…
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How to gain experience in open water
By Andy Jacobs When we first step into the open water, it can feel like entering a different world. The vast expanse of the ocean, with its unpredictable currents and rolling waves, presents a realm far removed from the controlled environment of a swimming pool. This transition can be quite daunting at first, with the…
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How to refine stroke technique for efficiency
By Andy Jacobs In the world of open water swimming, a challenge often faced by swimmers, both novice and experienced, is the inefficiency in their stroke technique. As a swim coach and a fervent open water swimmer myself, I have seen this issue affect performance, energy levels, and overall enjoyment of the sport. This post…
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