Open water swimming is growing tremendously, and people are embracing it so much. People are finding open swimming to be so much fun and quiet and exciting sport. It is evident from the way thousands of people are participating in the activity throughout the world. Most swimmers are trying to break the monotony experienced in swimming pools, the limitations in terms of water depth and exhilarating features that are found in open water sources. However, with all these happening and people seeking to find more exciting sources of fun in the open water, there needs to be caution and people should ensure their safety. Considering that open water swims are quite different from swimming pools, lots of risks are associated with it that need to be taken seriously.
Similarly, open water swimming has several challenges, for instance, lane lines that help swimmers track their movement in swimming pools are not available in open waters. One has to raise his head to watch the movement, and this slows the speed and if care is not taken, it is easy to bump into obstacles not mentioning the dangerous creatures that might be found there. Open water swimming safety is mandatory for any person participating in the activities. Many cases of death have been reported at such places. Besides all the challenges and safety issues in open water, quitting the swim won’t be the best solution for you, it is advisable to employ personal security measures. Here are some basic Open water swimming safety measures to put in place when you are participating in a race. The safety measures are not limited to the ones below, but it is a good starting point especially for beginners.
Not Your Average Open Water Swim
While most other open water clubs stay within the confines of the usual popular training grounds, Swim Tribe takes it one step further. Explore exotic swim locations such as Lazarus Island and Bintan to increase your exposure to varying conditions and add to your experience as an open water swimmer. More than that, challenge yourself with our special events where you push beyond what you think you are capable of.
Catch Our Swim Tribers In Action At the Lazarus Island Conquer the 5! Challenge!
Last year, our Swim Tribe members set off for the luscious beaches of White Sand Island, Bintan and found themselves face to face with a 5 km swim challenge. Watch these amazing athletes overcome their inner fears and boundaries and finally conquer what they thought was the impossible.
Check Out The Highlights From Our Swim Tribe Events
Why Join Us As A Swim Tribe Member
Excellent opportunity to swim with like-minded athletes like yourself as well as to practice and improve at the open water techniques picked up during out open water workshops and clinics.
Build muscle memory and imprint important skills so that it becomes part of you with each and every session.
Gain confidence as you complete your swim in either an exotic location with new and unexpected conditions, and especially when you finish our special feature challenges.
Join Us As A Swim Tribe Member And Receive The Following!
FREE Open Water Clinic Worth $59!
Receive a FREE Open Water Clinic worth $59 where our coaches will impart not just the essential skills for you to tackle your open water swim with confidence, but also tricks and tips to help you get ahead of the pack!
4 Swim Tribe Sessions Worth $50 Each!
Because practice makes progress and perfection, you will be given 4 Swim Tribe sessions in your membership for all the contact time you need.
Exclusive Invitations to Exciting Open Water Destinations!
As a Swim Tribe Member, you will receive priority invitation to the exotic and challenging swim destinations that we have planned as part of your journey to excellence. Some of these locations require permits and are not open to public, so be one of the few select ones to test yourself in these amazing waters!
Water Safety And Kayak Support
Being experienced in running open water events of all scales, we cannot under-estimate the importance of having safety support. With Swim Tribe, you can be sure that we are in control in every situation with a full kayak support team.