Ask the Swim Coach: Open Water Edition

We asked a mix of aspiring triathletes, new triathletes, and established triathletes, what they would like to know, or wish they knew, before starting with open water swimming. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions:

I’m comfortable in the pool, but how do I get comfortable in open water?

What is sighting? How do I know where I’m going while swimming in open water?

How often should I sight while swimming?

How hard/often should I kick while swimming open water?