Getting off-course in the swim? Before the start, find a tall object (building, mountain, etc.) to sight on while swimming. Low-to-the-water objects like a start-finish banner may not be visible while swimming.
Welcome to Water World Unlike cycling, running and walking, you can't go for a swim from your front door--unless you live on a houseboat or have a really bad plumbing problem. So, where to swim? There are more options than you might think. Here are some suggestions.
