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Blog: moving-to-open-water
Training tips for your first outdoor swim
If you’re new to outdoor swimming, the idea can be a bit daunting. Never fear though: follow our top training tips and you’ll soon be in shape to conquer the waters!
06 Jan 2024 | By: Great Swim
Swim Secure Guide to Lake Swimming
This beginner’s guide has been written to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get the best out of lake swimming
28 Mar 2022 | By: Great Swim
Five Steps From Pool To Open Water
Here's our top five tips to transition from the pool to open water
12 Feb 2022 | By: Great Swim
3 Open Water Swimming Tips For Beginners
If you’ve just signed up for your first event and you’re starting to think, ‘what on earth have I got myself into’, don’t worry, you’re in safe hands!
02 Mar 2021 | By: Great Swim
Venturing Into The Open Water
Tips before you venture outside to the open waters
12 Feb 2020 | By: Great Swim
Preparing For Your First Outdoor Swim
Proper preparation for your first outdoor swim will make a huge difference to how much you enjoy the experience
12 Feb 2020 | By: Great Swim
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