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Answer	—	A: What feeling should I expect when swimming in 5°C (41°F) water? 5°C (41°F) is very cold water for unacclimatised swimmers, especially if you're used to swimming in 18°C (64°F). You could probably manage a short dip (1 or 2 mins), but I would not plan for longer than than. A couple of years ago I swam outdoors from May-November in my local lid... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Open water swimming, apnea or regular wet suit? Positive buoyancy is useful in a swimming wetsuit as it reduces drag by lifting the swimmer in the water. Less swimmer in the water, less drag to overcome, so the swimmer can be faster for the same effort. Swimming wetsuits will also have a smooth covering to further reduce the drag. Typical triathl... (more)	—	about 6 years ago