8. Wear a wetsuit
While not totally necessary, wearing a wetsuit drastically improves your buoyancy and your body’s insulation. Full-body wetsuits are ideal for open-water swimming, especially if the water is cold. They can also help your body regulate its temperature, so you can focus on keeping your breathing and strokes controlled. If you’re freezing, you run the risk of rushing and becoming frenzied. If you get tired, the suit will also help you float so you don’t have to work as aggressively to tread water.
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