Swimming Guides - OpenWaterHQ

Solar Pool Cover Bubbles: Face Up or Down?

You may have heard that a solar cover can help keep your pool warm without relying on a state-of-the-art pool ...

Do Liquid Pool Covers Work? Pros and Cons Explained

Do not underestimate just how quickly water can decrease your core body temperature, even “warm” water on a hot sunny ...

Do Solar Pool Covers Cause Algae Growth?

Many pool owners have taken their solar covers off their pool, only to find that their water has turned green ...

Can You Run Pool Pump With Solar Cover On?

Many of us have our pool covered for good reason. It could be to keep leaves and other debris out, ...

Can You Use Black Garbage Bags to Heat the Pool?

I always thought that I wasn’t a pool person until I realized that I was just really sensitive to the ...

How to Heat up a Pool Fast Without a Heater

If you have the ability to heat your pool, then you can start pool season early or even extend it ...

Will a Pool Heat up Faster With the Cover On?

Most pool owners use a pool cover to keep water from evaporating and keep debris out of their pool. What ...

Will a Black Pool Cover Heat the Water?

If you are sensitive to the cold and feel that your pool is a bit on the chillier side for ...

Should You Keep Pool Cover on or off During the Day?

Every pool owner should own a pool cover, that is a no-brainer. However, what is not so obvious is whether ...

How Fast Does a Solar Cover Heat a Pool?

Pool water feels really refreshing on a hot summer day, but many people underestimate just how cold they can get ...

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.