Come meet Lynne Cox, world class open water swimmer and author of "Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for
Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers".
Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records across the world, and now she
has focused her decades-long experience and expertise into this definitive guide
to swimming. Cox methodically addresses what is needed to succeed at and enjoy
open water swimming, including choosing the right bathing suit and sunscreen;
surviving in dangerous weather conditions, currents, and waves; confronting
various marine organisms; treating ailments, such as being stung or bitten, and
much more. Cox calls upon Navy SEAL training materials and instructors’
knowledge of open water swimming and safety procedures to guide her research. In
addition, first-hand anecdotes from SEAL specialists and stories of Cox’s own
experiences serve as both warnings and proper practices to
adopt.
Open Water Swimming Manual provides a wealth of knowledge
for all swimmers, from seasoned triathletes and expert swimmers to beginners
exploring open water swimming for the first time. It is, as well, the first
manual of its kind to make use of oceanography, marine biology, and to weave in
stories about the successes and failures of other athletes, giving us a deeper,
broader understanding of this exhilarating and fast growing sport.
