Fitness
Open Water Race Line Buoy Navigation
Open water race line buoy navigation sights the next buoy and the one beyond it—steer early on the shortest legal line instead of wide turns that add meters every leg.
Open water race line buoy navigation chooses the shortest legal path between buoys—sight the next buoy and the one after it to steer early, not after you pass each mark. Wide turns at crowded buoys add meters; cut tight only when space allows without fouling neighbors.
In rivers or currents, aim slightly up-current on the upstream leg. Preview the swim map night before and note which shore features align with turns.
Practice buoy turns in the pool with a teammate simulating traffic.
Common questions
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How do you swim straight between buoys?
Sight the next buoy and the following one to steer early—small corrections beat wide arcs. Preview the swim map before race morning and practice turns with traffic when possible.
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