Open Water Swim Drafting Tips - Triathlon

USMS show you how to draft off of another athlete in open water — that is, to use the energy generated by the movement of the water off the other swimmer's body to assist your swim —is a legal way to gain an advantage over your competitors in an open water swim or triathlon race.

For additional swimming technique articles, swimming tips, where to find adult swimming lessons, and more on the benefits of swimming visit: https://www.usms.org/

While you might be looking for general local swimming pools, we have a better option for you, find a local swim club in your area at: https://www.usms.org/clubs

Think about taking part in one or all three of our annual SmartyPants Vitamins USMS Fitness Series: https://www.usms.org/events/fitness-e.... It is a fun swim challenges that support a great cause which helps teach adults how to swim and feel safer around water.

We also hold a wide variety of other swimming events: https://www.usms.org/events

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About U.S. Masters Swimming:
U.S. Masters Swimming encourages adults to enjoy the health, fitness, and social benefits of swimming by providing more than 2,000 adult swimming programs and events across the country, including open water and pool competitions. USMS’s nearly 65,000 members range from age 18 to 100+ and include swimmers of all ability levels. The nonprofit also trains and certifies coaches and provides online workouts, a bimonthly member magazine, monthly eNewsletters, and technique articles and videos at www.usms.org