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Summer is rapidly approaching, and with it the open water swimming season. Are you planning your first swim or just want to refresh your knowledge after a long break? Especially for you, we are launching a broadcast about the specifics of open water swimming. Our special guest is Andrey Volkov, a coach at I Love Swimming. Andrey has taught over a thousand amateur athletes to swim from scratch, won the USSR Championships, the Bosphorus and Oceanman swims. Together with him, we will cover the following topics: ⚡️ Features of open water swimming technique, and how to navigate correctly. ⚡️ How to prepare yourself for a swim in cold water. ⚡️ Specifics of swimming in salt water. ⚡️ How to deal with the fear of open water and what to do if you panic. ⚡️ A leg cramp or glasses flew off - what to do in emergency situations. ⚡️ What is drafting and how does it work? ⚡️ How to eat during long swims and where to store food. Easy swimming school: https://ilss.site/2lf Open water swimming school: https://ilss.site/2lg Regular open water training: https://ilss.site/2lh 3:05 - Basic preparation for open water swimming: wetsuit, goggles, buoy, temperature conditions 21:20 - How to deal with the fear of open water 23:00 - Checklist before an open water swim 25:15 - How to prepare for a swim in cold water 28:04 - Main mistakes during a swim 30:39 - Panic in open water, what to do 32:34 - What to do if you feel seasick in the water 34:39 - What to do if your leg cramps in the water 36:05 - If something happens to your goggles during a swim 40:29 - Open water swimming technique 43:26 - Open water navigation technique 49:45 - Specifics of swimming in salt water 52:25 - Nutrition during the swim 59:46 - How to choose your first swim 1:03:30 - What is drafting 1:07:00 - Coach's advice and answers to questions ---------- Follow us on social networks: https://t.me/ilovesupersport https://vk.com/ilovesupersport / iloveswimming