Understanding sighting in open water and preventing it from slowing you down
Published: Sun, 04/05/26
Updated: Sun, 04/05/26
A Renaissance Swimmer event
Dear Swimmer
Many swimmers lose time in open water because their sighting is less effective than it could be: it disrupts their timing, strains their back, sinks their legs or even causes them to come to a complete standstill.
Luckily, sighting is a relatively easy skill to practise and improve, and doing so can make a big difference to your outdoor swimming. Not only will you get faster, you'll feel smoother and more comfortable in the water.
Next Wednesday, I'm running an online skill-boost session exploring:
✅What efficient sighting looks like
✅Common faults that cause people to lose speed
✅Simple exercises you can use to improve your sighting.
If you want to swim more efficiently this summer, reserve your spot today.
What? Improve Your Sighting
When? Wednesday, 8 April at 6pm (UK time)
How much? £9 (free to Renaissance Swimmer Club members)
How long? The session will last for one hour, with an optional additional 30 minutes for questions.
(Founder of Outdoor Swimmer and Renaissance Swimmer)
P.S. Renaissance Swimmer is my personal coaching and swimming development project where I work directly with people who want more guidance, structure and support in their swimming.
*Places are limited to keep the session interactive
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