What to wear for open water swimming?

Some open water swimmers will always swim ‘skins’ in open water - this doesn’t mean naked (although maybe sometimes it does) but in a light swim costume such as you would wear in a pool. If you want to be able to stay in cooler water longer or feel more comfortable with some protection then a wetsuit is a good option. Wetsuits come in various sizes and it’s important to get one that fits correctly to work effectively. You should still wear a swimming costume under a wetsuit for open water swimming. If swimming in really warm climates it can be a good idea to wear a rash vest that is a lightweight skin tight top that will protect your skin from harmful UV rays while swimming. Swim shoes can protect you from rocky terrain under and above water - or like us a SwimTrek HQ help you get down to the sea on the rocky Brighton beach!