The main purpose of any swim coaching / instruction is to work toward preventing unnecessary drownings.
The popularity of weekend competitions that involve some amount of open water swimming, in a variety of settings, has steadily grown since the early 1980’s.
Unfortunately, so have the numbers of needless, and mostly preventable drownings.
International and national organizations that sanction these events have made a lot of progress in the areas of Risk Assessment and Safety.
However, no amount of insurance coverage, signed waivers, rules or regulations can offset competitors who overestimate their capabilities, choose to ignore their own limitations, act recklessly, and endanger other swimmers.
For a variety of reasons, the need for immediate in the water assistance is not always seen, or available quickly.
Mindful Swimming firmly believes that all swimmers must shoulder the ultimate burden for their own personal safety. As swimmers, sometimes we believe we are immune to situations, due to a particular mindset and training. However, things that appear to be unlikely, have a nasty habit of becoming reality.
To actively promote open water safety, we have developed a dealer relationship with one of the largest manufacturers of reliable tow floats – SWIM SECURE. https://swimsecureusa.com/
Based in Europe, where open water swimming is a year round activity, Swim Secure provides a number of products to meet the requirement of any swimmer for safety and personal item organization.
We carry inventory of their popular styles. When we attend events, we always have items on hand for your examination, and or purchase. Contact us to arrange a viewing, or demonstration.
407 Bridgewater Dr.
Greenville, SC 29615
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+1 (864) 901-7133
