Great Swim

Open water can be cloudy, so a pair of good swimming goggles will make you more comfortable in the water and also help you to see where you are going.

Remember, there are no lanes and walls in open water to help you maintain a straight course. That’s why a pair of good goggles is vital.

Wetsuits are highly recommended when swimming outdoors as they provide you with extra warmth, buoyancy and will make you slightly faster. The Great Swim Series are wetsuit only events.

Various training aids are available to help swimmers improve on their technique and stamina.

For safety reasons training aids are NOT allowed in a Great Swim event.