--- product_id: 8082632 title: "Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers" price: "AR$50466" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/8082632-open-water-swimming-manual-an-experts-survival-guide-for-triathletes store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers **Price:** AR$50466 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers - **How much does it cost?** AR$50466 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/8082632-open-water-swimming-manual-an-experts-survival-guide-for-triathletes) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records across the world, and now she has focused her decades-long experience and expertise into this definitive guide to swimming. Open Water Swimming Manual provides a wealth of knowledge for all swimmers, from seasoned triathletes and expert swimmers to beginners exploring open water swimming for the first time. Cox methodically addresses what is needed to succeed at and enjoy open water swimming, including choosing the right bathing suit and sunscreen; surviving in dangerous weather conditions, currents, and waves; confronting various marine organisms; treating ailments, such as being stung or bitten, and much more. Cox calls upon Navy SEAL training materials and instructors’ knowledge of open water swimming and safety procedures to guide her research. In addition, first-hand anecdotes from SEAL specialists and stories of Cox’s own experiences serve as both warnings and proper practices to adopt. Open Water Swimming Manual is the first manual of its kind to make use of oceanography, marine biology, and to weave in stories about the successes and failures of other athletes, giving us a deeper, broader understanding of this exhilarating and fast growing sport. Review: This manual will help you achieve your personal best in the water - This is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their skills in the water. From the basics of setting goals, to planning for your personal best in a big event or swim. Being a marathon runner who has looked for training advice from the best, I appreciate the author's practical tips about swimming and swimming events - from learning about the environment you will be venturing into to how to maximize your comfort and get into the zone during your event. The tips from SEAL training show that the best excel for a reason, there are no shortcuts to success and achieving a desired goal, it takes planning, pratice and hard work. Cox recommends getting help from a coach, again, to learn from someone who is above your skill level and have them help you move forward. This manual is a wonderful resource for swimmers and triathletes of all levels! Review: Excellent Source of Information - Not that I’m considering any swims over 5 miles, this book demonstrates the planning and detail required for a major channel crossing. We all want to be safe and efficient in our open water swims. Even in a short distance training swim, the information provided is useful and practical - tides, water pollution, dangerous marine life, and skin protection. Lynne is an excellent writer and tells good personal stories to illustrate her points. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #745,471 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #140 in Triathlons (Books) #176 in Swimming (Books) #640 in Ecosystems | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 183 Reviews | ## Images ![Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713BXYmrA0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This manual will help you achieve your personal best in the water *by S***. on August 2, 2013* This is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their skills in the water. From the basics of setting goals, to planning for your personal best in a big event or swim. Being a marathon runner who has looked for training advice from the best, I appreciate the author's practical tips about swimming and swimming events - from learning about the environment you will be venturing into to how to maximize your comfort and get into the zone during your event. The tips from SEAL training show that the best excel for a reason, there are no shortcuts to success and achieving a desired goal, it takes planning, pratice and hard work. Cox recommends getting help from a coach, again, to learn from someone who is above your skill level and have them help you move forward. This manual is a wonderful resource for swimmers and triathletes of all levels! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Source of Information *by P***E on October 15, 2021* Not that I’m considering any swims over 5 miles, this book demonstrates the planning and detail required for a major channel crossing. We all want to be safe and efficient in our open water swims. Even in a short distance training swim, the information provided is useful and practical - tides, water pollution, dangerous marine life, and skin protection. Lynne is an excellent writer and tells good personal stories to illustrate her points. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best OWS book on the market *by W***T on April 12, 2023* Easy read, very comprehensive, brings in a lot of experts to round out her own experiences. She is also one of the world's best open water swimmers. Excellent resource to have, if you desire to be a solid or accomplished open water swimmer. 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