Swim Buddy

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swim buddyNOTE: WE SUPPLY THE SWIM BUDDY FOR YOU! YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ONE.

With the growth in popularity of triathlon and open water swimming in the last decade, there has been increasing awareness of the need to keep all swimmers safe in a mass start, open water environment. The ATLS Society recognizes that wellbeing and enjoyment of our participants is our number one priority, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends to enhance water safety. Wave starts, on-the-water lifeguard support, emergency planning, medical support, our white-cap system, and our Blue Seventy Open Water Swim Clinics are all part of our commitment to our swimmers’ security.

Enter the Swim Buddy. Although new to us, this safety tool has been developed and used worldwide over many years, especially in Asia and Europe, and is now used as a required safety device in many swim events. So, what exactly is it?

The Swim Buddy is specifically designed to provide a safety aide for open water swimmers, serving three important functions without hindering performance or your stroke.  When considering personal safety and peace of mind for you and those who care about you, consider the following advantages of this device:

  1. It makes you visible to boaters, jet skis, kite boarders or other potential human hazards while you are swimming, and your progress can be more easily monitored by others from shore;
  2. It can be used as a floatation device when you need it in the case of cramps, dizziness, injury, fatigue or anxiety and it can also be used to rescue others. Note: this is not considered a life saving device such as a PFD;
  3. It can also keep your “stuff” safe while you're swimming or allows you to take along your “stuff” (flip flops, towels, cell-phones, wallets, shorts and shirts can all easily fit in the Swim Buddy) on one-way swims across rivers or lakes—no more need to worry about where to put you keys!

Several triathlons and open water swims have made their use mandatory already, and we expect this trend to increase, including here in the Okanagan.

And check out these videos to get an idea of how to use them:
http://vimeo.com/18324686

Testimonials:
http://vimeo.com/24487844
http://vimeo.com/24659452

How to get one:  You can order online here

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