Swimming Guides - OpenWaterHQ

Is It Okay to Wear Used Swimsuits?

When you are shopping for intimates such as bras, panties, and swimsuits, given the choice you would probably buy new ...

How Many Swimsuits to Pack for a 7-Day Vacation?

When you’re vacationing in the Maldives, Bahamas, or any other tropical paradise, you’d be crazy not to bring multiple swimsuits ...

How to Dry a Swimsuit in a Hotel Room

Vacations are supposed to be a time when you unwind and relax, but ironically they can be extremely stressful when ...

How Many Swimsuits Should You Own?

Most people own at least one swimsuit, but some own enough to have a swimsuit wardrobe. Those of you who ...

Do Swimsuits Get Bigger or Smaller in Water?

Here’s a common scenario: you buy a swimsuit that is true to your size. It seems to fit well when ...

Why Do Bathing Suits Lose Elasticity?

When you first bought your bathing suit, it clung to your body flatteringly and perhaps may have been a little ...

How to Stretch Out a Tight Swimsuit

It’s not easy buying a swimsuit that fits you perfectly. Due to the way most stores’ return policies work, you ...

How Tight Should a Swimsuit Fit?

There are as many different body shapes as there are people, so finding a swimsuit that fits you perfectly may ...

Can You Return Swimwear? (Worn and Unworn)

The thing about shopping for clothing is that you need to try it on before you’re sure it fits how ...

How to Clean Dirty or Moldy Swim Caps

Swim caps are considered essential swim gear for competitive swimmers due to the many benefits they provide, but they 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.