Open Water Swimming
Sixth Of The Series - Starting With Triathlon Tips for Open Water Swimming A swimmer in the open water is essentially a displacement vessel. The bow wave created by a swimmer has forward and lateral movement. These waves move at an angle relative to the direction of the swimmer and are based on the swimmer's speed and size. There are three key facts to keep in mind: The faster the lead swimmer, the better your draft will be with all other things equal. The physically larger the lead swimmer,…