It’s that time of year (at least, from a UK perspective) when many of us are keen to start training outside. The catch is, for most swimmers, the water is still too cold to cover any serious distances so training outside in late April and early May is primarily about acclimatisation, getting used to a wetsuit (if you use one), adjusting to natural conditions and learning or refreshing open water skills. We recommend, especially if you’re new to open water swimming, that you do your
outdoor training swims at a recognised supervised venue or with an established group.
To finish reading Simon Griffiths's (the founder of Outdoor Swimmer) article follow this link.