Swimming Guides - OpenWaterHQ

Above Ground Pool Wall Came Out of Track – What to Do?

Did you or a professional finish installing your pool, fill it with water, and now a day or two later ...

What Can I Put Under My Above-Ground Pool?

It’s good to think about what you want to put under your above-ground pool early, because there’s no better time ...

Can You Put an Above-Ground Pool on Concrete?

Above-ground pools are an excellent alternative to having an in-ground pool because they are cheaper and do not require weeks ...

Can You Put an Above Ground Pool in the Ground?

If you really want a pool in your yard but can’t afford to build an in-ground pool, then an above-ground ...

How Long Do Above-Ground Pools Last?

Even though an above-ground pool is not as expensive nor as much of a commitment as an in-ground pool, it ...

How Often Do Above-Ground Pools Collapse?

Not all above-ground pools seem very sturdy. Some only have a vinyl liner, and even above-ground pools with metal walls ...

How to Fix an Unlevel Pool Without Draining

Even biblical parables from 2,000 years ago warned us about building a house on an uneven foundation: the result is ...

Unlevel Above Ground Pool Is Higher on One Side: Solutions

Arguably the most common problem that most above-ground pools have is that they are often installed off-level. It doesn’t seem ...

Intex Pool Legs Not Straight, Leaning, or Bent? Why & How to Fix It

Intex above-ground pools have made it very easy for homeowners to get a pool in their backyards without digging a ...

Pebble Tec vs Plaster: Which One Should You Pick?

Most in-ground pools are built with a plaster finish. That’s because plaster is tried-and-true and economical, so plaster finishes are ...

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.