what is open water swimming?

Question

is that just regular time to go swimming like at the ymca?..

Answer 1

The last answer was right it's swimming in lakes, reservoirs, the sea, out in the open air but not in a pool. In the UK we call swimming at the pool during sessions that anyone can go public sessions.

Answer 2

You will have to sight when swimming open water, so basically bring your head above water every few strokes and train as if it were a 1000 yard swim.

Answer 3

I thought you were asking something different, then I saw your details.



My YMCA uses the term "free swim" or "open swim", meaning the pool is available for general splish-splash - no lessons, no swim lanes. People seem to have different terms, though, and invariably the schedule is misinterpreted.



Your best bet is to just call your Y and ask them when they have whatever swim activity you're looking for.

Answer 4

Your definition is good but to me it means swimming in water other than a pool, like in the ocean or a lake or a river. But your definition could be right too.

Answer 5

This may depend on the region or state your in, For us in Florida an open body of water, Gulf or Ocean.

Answer 6

it is swimming in sea,ocean, lakes, etc ( i mean the water is open with no enclosure like swimming pool)

Answer 7

no it is not like the ymca...it is like open water such as a lake or any other open water

Answer 8

In some cases it's like a near death experience.