People warned not to cool off in open water as temperatures soar across the bank holiday weekend

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/05/23/people-warned-not-to-cool-off-in-open-water-as-temperatures-soar-across-the-bank-holiday-weekend/

Am 20. ist in #berlin Badetag.

Der #flussbad Verein lädt in diesem Jahr weiter zur Schwimm-Demo ein. Ziel ist die Abschaffung des Badeverbots, welches seit 101 Jahren gilt. Messungen haben gezeigt, dass die Wasserqualität heutzutage fast das ganze Jahr über gut ist. Ein einfaches Ampelsystem könnte das Schwimmen also wie in anderen Städten ermöglichen.

Am 20. Mai findet die erste Demo statt. Zwischen 17:30 und 19:00 darf man im Rahmen der Veranstaltung in die #spree steigen. Die Wasserqualität wird natürlich überwacht.

Im vergangenen Jahr war das eine sehr fröhliche und bunte Veranstaltung.

#flussbadberlin #openwater #openwaterswimming

Open Water swim session finally open.

Water temperature 12C

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New Podcast Episode: The Physics of Panic. 🎧

Why do adult beginners sink? It's usually not "heavy bones." It's the Teeter-Totter Effect.

When we panic, we lift our heads. When the head goes up (the lever), the legs must go down.

In this episode, we explore how to override that instinct and "Press the Buoy" to find natural balance. A good listen if you want to understand the mechanics of relaxation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNtiwItPMfU

#OpenWater #Swimming #Podcast

Swimming Tip: If you struggle with sinking legs, stop kicking harder. It's likely a buoyancy issue caused by head position.

Think of your body as a see-saw. Your lungs are the pivot point. If you lift your head (even slightly) to "stay up," your legs have to drop.

The solution is the "Sink-to-Float" drill. It teaches you to press your chest down and trust the water's support.

Full breakdown on the blog:
https://360swim.com/blog/how-to-relax-in-water-sink-to-float-and-float-to-sink

#Swimming #OpenWater #Triathlon #360swim