Questions tagged [swimming]
Questions related to Swimming as an outdoor activity (lesser as a Sports), safety precautions and techniques about swimming, questions related costumes (not the product recommendation ones) are to be used with this tag.
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What's wrong with swimming out far?
I swim decently - no pro but I can do a couple of km, resting once in awhile. Many times, both in day and night, in the warm, summer, Mediterranean sea, friends have cautioned me to "not swim so far ...
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How can I take keys with me while swimming?
I was recently crossing a lake that is commonly used for swimming and recreation. When I was swimming back to the shore, I was constantly nervous that my bag would be stolen, along with the keys in it....
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How does water depth affect swimming safety? Why do signs, especially in the UK, say "DANGER: deep water"?
In many UK lakes, I see signs prohibiting swimming with the explanation DANGER: Deep water. This link contains an example. I don't understand those signs. Why is a 30 metre deep lake more dangerous ...
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How to safely rescue someone drowning as an untrained bystander?
Motivated by a comment thread in this question here. As far as I know the consensus basically boils down to:
It is very hard rescuing someone who is drowning.
It can be very dangerous rescuing a ...
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Can a kid ever dive too deep while snorkeling and breath-hold diving?
My son has recently discovered snorkeling and diving (by holding his breath, not scuba diving or anything). He can go at least 4m (13 feet) deep to pick up nice shells he sees on the sea floor.
My ...
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How to transport personal belongings while swimming long distance?
What is common way how to transport personal belongings while swimming?
I am talking about scenario when I need to cross a lake by swimming. I would like to take my stuff (wallet, cell phone, shorts, ...
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Cold water swimming - go in quickly? or slowly?
Assume you want to do some cold water swimming, i.e. anything under 14 Centigrade (57F) water, for more than say 10 minutes (so, expressly, not a Polar Bear "dip and scoot").
What's the ...
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What are the dangers of swimming in natural waters?
What are the dangers of swimming in natural bodies of water? In essence I would like to know about all types of waters, but I am mostly interested in sea because it is most relevant to me. Like many ...
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Surfacing out of a sunken ship/submarine - Survival Tips
Here is a scary scenario:
Let's say you were in a ship or submarine that sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
No scuba gear, no oxygen tank, nothing.
The depth of the ocean is such that nitrogen ...
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Swimming while in the high seas
When sailing, can the passengers of the yacht safely go swimming while in the open seas? That is, when some miles away from the coast-line.
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How to estimate distances while at sea?
While kayaking or swimming out in the open waters, it is quite important to be able to judge distances accurately before attempting to get from one point to another, such as from island to island. ...
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What should one do when get a cramp while swimming?
I'm not a really good swimmer. While swimming casually, when I get a cramp in my thighs or toes, it definitely makes me panic a bit and hampers my swimming in a bad way.
What should I be doing if I ...
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How to estimate current speed and direction while swimming at sea?
In an episode in the tv series "I shouldn't be alive", crew members of a yacht racing team got caught in a violent storm and found themselves stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat capsized. ...
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Technique for swimming with fins?
I recently bought some fins... Short, much stiffer than some fins used by divers these are more aimed at surfing.
I can feel they make me faster but am struggling with technique. I feel I'm fighting ...
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How to get out through surf in fins?
I got myself some short fins since as a fairly weak swimmer especially in my legs I wanted a bit more confidence and power when swimming in the sea.
However one basic problem I've encountered - how ...
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What's that stinging feeling when I swim in the sea?
When I swim in the sea around Singapore, I get stinging/prickling/electric sensations on my skin in certain areas of the water sometimes. There aren't any visible creatures nearby.
What are these?
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Swimming in a river in England or Wales with a right of navigation
Some of the rivers in England and Wales are designated as having a "Right of Navigation". I understand that this is typically interpreted as meaning that you can travel along it in a boat or vessel. I'...
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Advice on wild swimming in Ontario, Canada
I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to wild swimming, or swimming in rivers and lakes having only went once or twice. However, I'm an avid swimmer and have participated in several swimming ...
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What is the best way to swim through ocean surf?
What stroke should I use and what adjustments would I make to most efficiently swim through rough ocean and breaking waves?
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Is it safe to swim naked in lakes in Northern Europe?
Is it safe to swim naked in lakes (rather smaller ones) in Northern Europe (north from Alps), when it comes to possible interactions with the fauna?
I wouldn't expect to meet fishes such as infamous ...
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How do I make sure my cliff-diving location is safe?
I like cliff-diving, but I am always scared that there might be a rock hidden in the water. If it is a popular spot, then I just trust that someone has already done the work, but what if I am going ...
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Best sun protection for swimming
When I am going swimming in the pool my skin gets tanned due to sun.
Which SPF value is suitable for my purpose?
Should I go for some specific ingredient, so that the lotion won't dissolve in water?
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Swimming across a strong current
Recently I had been to a hike where I had to cross quite a large stream. And I am not so good at swimming either. So after judging the possible depth, I could figure out that I can get across swimming ...
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Divers deliberately breathing fast before diving into water
I have seen a few divers who practiced breathing fast before a dive. What good does it do?
Does deliberate/forced hyperventilation help to hold breathe over long time?
Is there a connection in the ...
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Where can I take a dip?
It's rather warm outside (32.6°C or 91 F) and I'd like to go for a swim. Having lived in The Netherlands and Sweden, I'm used to living near lakes and the fact that any surface water is by default ...
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Dangers of swimming with algae (potentially Eurasian Watermilfoil)
I took my first lake swim recently and found my lake has a fair amount algae, which bothered me more than I expected it too. After some limited research, I found someone saying that it's Eurasian ...
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Feeling sick after doing the crawl
I've been "swimming" once in a while for years, while on vacation for example, and never had a problem. Recently I've been learning the crawl (freestyle). I've finally got myself up to 20 meters or ...
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How do I prevent soreness due to friction when swimming?
When swimming in the ocean I often get rashes where I have skin to skin contact, especially where my arms move against my torso and where my thighs move against each other. What can I do to prevent ...
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Is it harder to exhale while swimming in open water?
I do laps at the pool quite often and when I do front crawl I breathe out with my face in the water.
I tried to do the same at a lake (it was quite warm actually but choppy conditions) but found it ...
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Open water swimming, apnea or regular wet suit?
As I scuba dive a lot I tend to see a lot of people swimming in open water, some seem to choose to have a regular wetsuit, and some seem to use an apnea wetsuit. Fresh or salt water, I've seen a mix ...
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Do jellyfish actively avoid swimmers in Mediterranean?
I swam in Mediterranean in Italy quite often. There often were white (not spectacular looking) jellyfish around - and quite a lot of them. I tried not to touch them because I was afraid to get burned (...
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Can you use a pull buoy in tidal water easily?
Ok so I'm getting a pull buoy to help with my pull exercises when swimming (and a kickboard for the same with kick exercises) and I want to know if I were to go to a lake or the sea and swim, is it ...
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What is the best stroke for swimming in rapids aggressively?
So I know that most swimming in rapids should be defensive, on your back feet together and pointed downstream. However, there are times you need some good aggressive swimming to get to an eddie or out ...
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In case of a tsunami, would swimming out to sea be an escape strategy?
Several times I have been in locations where tsunami risks are either actively signaled or self-evident. Lima where I am right now has long beaches dominated by cliffs with exit routes about every km....
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Flashlight for night open water swimming
My swimming season ended for me when it's dark before I manage to get out of work, eat something and get to the beach.
I'd like to continue swimming, but I want to see where I swim and be seen.
What ...
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Can a floating foam pad be used as a cottage swim platform?
At Ontario cottages, it's normal to see a small floating wooden dock tethered a little distance from shore to use as a "swim platform". Kids swim over to it, then can jump in and splash and ...
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How dangerous is swimming fully dressed in cotton/denim clothes?
There is a recent question What material is a good alternative to neoprene? one of the comments to an answer says:
whole suit filled up with water
I might be taking it out of context, but as I ...
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Avoid swimming into climbing plants/creepers
As far as I know there is a danger of swimming into "climbing plants/creebers" in lakes. This can bring you in an extremely dangerous situation where you tangle up more and more cause you panic.
Am ...
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What feeling should I expect when swimming in 5°C (41°F) water?
I will have a trip by the end of this month to a northern country to "escape the heat" where I live in, and I would definitely want to do some swimming at some best beaches there. The expected water ...
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How to react to a shark attack
There was this story around Mick Fanning this year. He was attacked by a shark in a surfing tournament.
In 2015, Fanning survived an encounter with what is suspected to be a
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In a river with light traffic, while swimming its length, how to be better seen by boats?
I try to look forward and flip to my back to look backward every five or so strokes, but my goggles eventually fog up. It's hard to see boats unless I'm constantly stopping to clean out my goggles.
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Can I swim in a natural monument in Bavaria, Germany?
I passed by the pretty Kaltengrundsee in Bavaria (Germany) and it looks inviting to take a dip when the weather is hot. There's even a platform to get in or out of the water.
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Which color of these Swim Goggles would be easiest to spot in/ on warm coastal ocean water?
Which color of these Swim Goggles would be easiest to spot in/ on warm coastal ocean water?
Aqua Sphere Kayenne Swim Goggles
PS: This is not a shopping question (I'm already planning to buy, just ...
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Struggling with Muscle cramps when in water [closed]
I am not a very good swimmer. I don't swim regularly either.
When I swim and relax for an less than an hour, I start getting cramps, specifically in Toes.
What could be the reason?
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The most effective swimming technique in SUP dry suit?
If I fell into water in my SUP dry suit and I need to catch my board, or swim to the coast, which technique is the most effective? I've found it very hard to crawl because of the buoyancy of the suit. ...
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Swimming with scuba diving egg?
I was using a 'waterproof' pouch bag to store my keys and documents while swimming. Well, it was waterproof until because of wear (after a few uses) I've got a small punctation in the edge, and ...
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Must people shower after swimming in a lake?
When going swimming in a lake, is there any danger in not showering after?
Generally I would shower if there were a lot of other people swimming and the lake was small. And if there was run-off from ...
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The thickest neoprene suit for swimming?
What is the thickest available neoprene suit appropriate for swimming?
I have a swim suit marked 2/3/4 mm. I don't know which is where, but it was OK as long as the water was about 15 grad, and below ...
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Where do I keep my pull buoy during a long open-water swim?
I am going to start to do long sea swimming to train for swim run races. I have the tools but I would like to know where I keep the pull buoy if I don't want to use it and if I want to use my legs ...
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How dangerous is it to swim in the Amazon river?
I have a long term dream of visiting the Amazon rainforest. I have been trying to determine how dangerous it is to swim in the Amazon river. I realise it is a large river, with various side channels - ...
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