Background Open-water swimming (OWS) is a popular mass-participation sport in the UK; however, it presents unique safety and medical challenges. Objective To compare the incidence of illness and ...
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) held its new Inland Water Safety Program this week in the open waters of Lake Wendouree, arming 25 ...
It’s essential to be prepared, train, and put safety first. “Firstly, when training in open water, avoid swimming alone,” says Luke Hughes, personal trainer and founder of activecareers.org ...