Open Water Swimming

he Guardian newspaper recently described open water swimming as the “trend of 2015” and with more open water swimming events taking place across the UK in 2015, we couldn’t agree more!

If you’re thinking of taking the leap from the comfort of your local swimming pool to the challenges of the open water in 2015, Zoggs open water swimming Ambassador Adam 'Ocean' Walker, the first Briton to swim the toughest 7 oceans in the world, has put together 7 expert tips to will help you make a smooth transition…

1. Equipment
Buying the right equipment is key! This includes a swim hat (

Zoggs are pleased to announce the appointment of Adam ‘Ocean’ Walker as our Open Water / Triathlon Swimming Ambassador.

On the 6th August 2014, Adam became the first British person to complete the Oceans7 - known as the toughest 7 ocean swims on the planet - when he swam across the North Channel in his Zoggs Predator Fle

Top Tips if You're Thinking of Trying Open Water Swimming

Here at Zoggs we want all open water swimmers, whether swimming for fitness or recreation, to enjoy the freedom, fun and exhilaration of open water with unconditional trust in their Zoggs goggles, equipment and swimwear.

Here's some top tips from our Facebook followers

1. Never swim alone a) for safety and b) it’s great to share the experience with someone else. Find a friend to train and do events with.
2. Ensure you can cover the distance in the pool before attempting it outside.