Swimming Guides - OpenWaterHQ

What Did Dory Mean By “Just Keep Swimming?”

In the 2003 Pixar movie, Finding Nemo, and its 2016 sequel Finding Dory, the forgetful and lovable Dory sings the ...

How Soon Can You Go Swimming After Tattoo Removal?

After getting a tattoo removed, one common question that arises is how long do you have to wait before you ...

How to Waterproof a Tattoo for Swimming

Many people are eager to show off their brand new tattoos. However, there's one common question among new tattoo owners: ...

How to Shave for Swimming: Tips for a Smooth Shave

In the world of competitive swimming, every millisecond counts. Swimmers go to great lengths to minimize resistance and maximize their ...

Why Do Female Swimmers Not Shave Their Legs

Why Do Some Female Swimmers Not Shave Their Legs?

Most professional swimmers shave off the hair on their arms and legs, however a minority don’t. Some astute viewers have ...

Do Swimmers Shave Everything? Why Clean-Shaven is Best

If you look closely at most swimmers’ bodies (for… research purposes), you’ll notice that most of them are as hairless ...

Do Swimmers Shave Their Private Area?

It's not uncommon to see competitive swimmers with hairless bodies. The practice of shaving for speed and agility has long ...

When Is It Safe to Use a Hot Tub After Getting a Tattoo?

If you’ve just gotten a tattoo, you should know that proper aftercare and hygiene is important to ensure it heals ...

Can You Swim in Chlorine After Getting a Tattoo?

Maybe you’re a swimmer or it’s just hot out, and you feel the urge to take a dip at your ...

Can You Go in the Ocean After Getting a Tattoo?

Picture this: you've just gotten a new tattoo. It's exactly what you wanted, and you can't wait to show it ...

Open water swimming is pretty self-explanatory; it is simply swimming in any outdoor bodies of water including the open ocean, lakes, and even rivers. You can do it casually or competitively, such as in triathlons.

At the highest level, you can compete in prestigious competitions such as the FINA World Aquatics Championships, the FINA 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup, and even at the Olympic Games. It is a discipline acknowledged across the world, as there are official events worldwide.

Wearing a wetsuit is highly recommended due to the risks involved with open water swimming. In competition, wetsuits are either permitted or restricted based on the distance of the swim and the water temperature.

In this section, we have compiled a list of all our guides related to open water swimming.