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Its important, for all swimmers whether athletes or casual enthusiasts to familiarize themselves with these techniques and safety considerations when venturing into open water environments.
Spotting Objects; While buoys are commonly utilized in races swimmers can also use landmarks, like trees, buildings or hills on the horizon to navigate.
Using Landmarks
Types of Landmarks;
Natural Landmarks; Hills, mountains, shaped trees or rock formations.
Man made Landmarks; buildings, towers, bridges or boats.
Advantages;
Consistency; Unlike floating buoys stationary landmarks provide a point of reference as they dont move.
Judging Distance; Prominent landmarks can assist swimmers in estimating the distance they have covered or still need to swim.
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