{"id":67918,"date":"2016-09-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/uncategorized\/night-swimming-in-open-water\/"},"modified":"2016-09-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T00:00:00","slug":"night-swimming-in-open-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arenaswim.com\/en\/fitness-wellness\/night-swimming-in-open-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Night Swimming in Open Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Swimming at night in open water can be a magical experience. Here are some dos and don\u2019ts to keep in mind before you jump into the lake or ocean.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s something about doing a favourite outdoor sport at night that adds a layer of magic. It seems a bit exotic and surreal, whether you\u2019re cross-country skiing by the light of the full moon or mountain biking with a headlamp.<\/p>\n<p>Swimming is no different. Taking a midnight dip in the ocean might be something most people expect teenagers to do, but the darkness and the mesmerizing lapping of the water create an unforgettable experience for swimmers of all ages. Slipping into the lake or sea on a warm summer night makes you feel truly alive: it\u2019s relaxing and invigorating at the same time. Maybe it\u2019s the peacefulness, with the daytime crowds gone, combined with the hint of danger (or the risk of discovery, if you\u2019re skinny-dipping). You can watch the stars above and the lights twinkling on the shoreline, and, if you\u2019re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of bioluminescence in action.<\/p>\n<p>Night swimming is amazing, but don\u2019t get so lost in the moment that you forget to use common sense. Here are a few tips to help make the experience a positive one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t go alone.<\/strong> You know you\u2019re not supposed to swim alone, and that goes double for swimming in open water and triple for swimming in open water at night. Chances are, nothing will happen; but don\u2019t take unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do be informed.<\/strong> Check the tide schedule and ask about unusual currents if you\u2019re unfamiliar with the area. Pay attention to signs warning of dangers such as jellyfish or riptides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t go beyond your depth.<\/strong> Swim parallel to the shore if you can. If you\u2019re swimming out and back, measure your effort carefully to make sure you have enough energy to get back to shore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do make sure there is adequate light.<\/strong> Moonlight can be bright enough, but starlight alone generally isn\u2019t. You don\u2019t want to find yourself in a pitch-black environment if a cloud suddenly covers the moon. Marathon swimmers and their escort kayakers use a variety of lamps, strobe flashers, glow sticks and LED lights to see and be seen. If you\u2019re planning to swim very far, you and your companions might want to check out some of these options to help keep track of each other. (Note, though, that depending on where you\u2019re swimming, lights can attract uninvited sea creatures.) If the shoreline is dark, place a lamp of some kind to mark your entry point so you don\u2019t lose your bearings.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re intrigued by the idea of swimming at night but can\u2019t convince anyone to go with you, some clubs do offer guided, organised night swims, or even night races. Night swimming is memorable \u2014 definitely something for the bucket list!<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any night swimming experiences to share?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swimming at night in open water can be a magical experience. Here are some dos and don\u2019ts to keep in mind before you jump into the lake or ocean. There\u2019s &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1310,"featured_media":17540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10072],"tags":[2028,2030,2032],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.14 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Night Swimming in Open Water - The arena swimming blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Swimming at night in open water can be a magical experience. 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