Open Water Swimming

Open Water Swimming A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes

Paperback (11 Dec 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a through introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer. The author then goes on to explain in detail all technical aspects of open water swimming; sighting; drafting; turning around buoys; entraces, exits and transitions.

Book information

ISBN: 9781847976093
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Imprint: The Crowood Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 797.21
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 95
Weight: 238g
Height: 165mm
Width: 232mm
Spine width: 5mm