What You Need to Know for a Great Open Water Swim
The Lake Michigan seawall at Fullerton Avenue is an ideal place for open water swimming in Chicago, even on the busiest days of summer.
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 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
La Jolla Cove north of San Diego is reputedly one of the best places for open water swimming in swimming hotbed Southern California.
The Orca Safety Buoy with Pocket Swim Buoy is premium priced compared to most other options for this essential piece of open water swimming gear. But the Orca boasts design choices and features are likely to justify that cost for some swimmers.
In any conditions, a swim buoy makes it easier to get in the water, and safely to the finish.
Even as cold November arrives in Chicago, expect some good water for open water swimming, with comfortable Lake Michigan water temperatures and conditions.
Cold, even cool, open water temperatures can shrink fingers. Here's how to keep your rings safely in place.
The cool, often flat water of Aquatic Park is an accessible option for open water swimming in San Francisco.
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