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Mackinac Bridge Swim 2025 Report

The waves were few and small. In the week leading up to the Mackinac Bridge Swim, Openwaterlog.com forecast waves of less than 0.5 feet (0.2m) which was spot on with what 266 swimmers found on the horizon on the morning of July 27. Chasing the Towers There was a steady current from east to ... Mackinac Bridge Swim 2025 Report

Expect Waves: A Complete Guide to the Mackinac Bridge Swim Adventure

For open water swimmers in the US Midwest or anywhere in the Great Lakes, it's hard to imagine a swim more compelling than the Mackinac Bridge Swim. Crossing the Straits of Mackinac to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the shadow of the namesake bridge, straddling Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, is the ultimate bucket list swim.

Product Reviews

Must Have Gifts for the Open Water Swimmer

Our best suggestions for your own gear and as gifts for the open water swimmers in your life.

Unlocking the Secrets to Finding the Most Comfortable Swim Goggles

The best goggles for open water swimming are the most comfortable swim goggles with the best fit. What are the best new design elements that can give you a comfortable, leak-proof, and higher visibility goggle fit?

Take great open water swim pictures using the Joto Waterproof phone case

A waterproof mobile phone case like the Joto Waterproof Universal Phone Pouch is the simplest way to capture pictures of your open water swim adventures

The Best Open Water Swimming Thermometer: The Zacro Digital Aquarium Thermometer

An inexpensive, reliable, and durable option has proven itself the best open water swimming thermometer for our use

Fullerton Avenue Seawall Open Water Swimming in Chicago

The Lake Michigan seawall at Fullerton Avenue is an ideal place for open water swimming in Chicago, even on the busiest days of summer.

Product Reviews

Review: “New Wave Swim Buoy for Open Water Swimmers and Triathletes” Open Water Swim Buoy

New Wave's open water swim buoy product line is widely available and has a balance of features and price that are ideal for many open water swimmers.

Best Practices

How to Securely Close an Open Water Swim Buoy (Tow Float)

Best practices for how to close an open water swim buoy storage (dry) bag, keep the dry bag dry, the buoy floating, and the swimmer ready for rough open water swimming conditions

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