Unlocking the Open Water Swim: The Beginner's Guide to Success in Open Water Events

Explorenew horizons with Unlocking the Open Water Swim, the ultimate guide foranyone eager to overcome their fear of open water and experience the excitementof competing in their first open water event. Whethera beginner triathlete preparing for that first race or a swimmer dreaming ofnew challenges, this book motivates and empowers the reader to take the plunge. Packed with practical tips, mental strategies, and motivational insights, thisstep-by-step guide takes the reader from the safety of the pool to the vast,exhilarating open water. They will:learn the difference betweenswimming in the pool and open waterfind out what gear is requiredfor pool trainingpractise and develop the bestswim stroke techniquesdiscover how to train in thepool for open water swimmingmaster sight and navigation inopen waterfeel prepared for race dayand so much more!The reader will further be inspired throughcaptivating stories from first-time swimmers and experienced competitors, andthrough them will quiet any doubts, build confidence, and change their mindsetto see the water not as a barrier, but as an opportunity. With this book,readers will unlock their potential and embrace new challenges.

• Publication date: 1 October 2026
• Page count: 336
• Dimensions: Height 215 mm; Width 140 mm
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781782553014