Check the rules of the event

Most open water swims (in triathlons and organised competitions) are wetsuit mandatory - if the water temperature dips below a certain level it has to be, regardless.

So, in short: get a wetsuit and practice using it.

(I write about triathlon as part of my job - doing my first sprint tri race in July)

Posted By: Sellbydave, May 27, 15:08:10