Beyond borders
What are the universal things that connect us as swimmers?
It’s all about camaraderie, wherever you are
One of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received from my open water swimming journey is the opportunity to meet and coach swimmers from around the world. Our relatively niche sport of open water enthusiasts means we’re all connected by a love of the water, which geography doesn’t divide. We all speak a common language, communicated via the shared body language of cold water after drops and chattering teeth. With open water swimmers, there’s an assumed passion for exploring and a sense of community that