Open Water swimming

[@highwaytohealth3211]

What i always say,swimming in open water after the first 500 hundred meters becomes meditation! Great video!!!

[@ab52904]

Yes, so true.

[@samipowell530]

So spot on.. absolutely agree with this. 💞

[@DevonNorrex]

Dear Ian, dear David, your video was the first step forward in a new life. I was in the Army the last 22 years and overcame the biggest crisis of my life. Your video inspired me to "go swim", in february, here in Germany in the river of my city and this was THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP TO SURVIVE. To go back to my old sport, to go and feel my body and soul, the water, nature, ... later on I changed to Stand up Paddling also, but this initial step, was the start of my new life. Thank you very much my friend. Take care of you and if I can support you, somehow here in Germany, let me know. Christian

[@Fotograf_David_Hay]

Hello there thank you for the kind words and the knowledgemeant that is more than enough support for us have a fantastic summer:0)

[@michaeleric418]

I tried swimming with groups but truthfully appreciate the solitude of my ocean swim (apart from my fishy friends) ,no competing all at my own pace. I usually end up 200 metres away from the shore away from other swimmers. Nearing 54 YO and feeling the best about my body and fitness ever.

[@Zipperneck.]

Exactly. I prefer swimming alone. Going at my own pace... not having to await on anybody. :)

[@lmcleon]

Dear Ian, am a long time swimmer, and a few weeks ago some friends encouraged me to go open water in a lake. I was thrilled, but first time had a sort of panic surge. I watched many videos - most very focused on technicalities - after I watched your video it gave me that last bit of confidence and that was a game changer, finally did the cross. Thank you!

[@fernwehtwl]

how did you overcome your anxiety?

[@melrichardson2392]

I love swimming but I have had heart failure which acts up at times but if I had some floation devices I would feel ,more secure ,great job fantastic videos great rehab thnkyou

[@cubeloid2946]

great video, i am just beginning to swim at midlife. Can only go about 100 yards now, but dreaming of crossing some larger bodies. very relaxing and uplifting

[@radumiller9109]

This is one of the best solo open water swimming video I have watched so far...It is more than a simple video, it is almost an ode to open water swimming...

[@june.622]

an ode to...! i like this! 💙

[@xuanloc5759]

I like the moment you enjoying the cup of tea. Its like big reward from the swim in the wild nature. Thank you for the clip.

[@breizizel3256]

Oui ! Avec mon café à l aube tous les jours après la nage , seul sur la plage , c'est un moment magique !😊 et je sais que au même moment ( où presque ). Des milliers de nageur d open water si disent la même chose que moi = c était le meilleur moment de la journée !😊

[@pablojimenez8837]

Well done! Did you swim in cold freezing water too?

[@samihhawili9861]

I was just starting to drink my coffee and I saw your film..nostalgic..it's been more than 12 years I didn't swim..

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

what are you waiting for? go! I did yesterday for the 1st time in 2 years and felt so much peace!

[@samihhawili9861]

@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 Yesterday I made a race with my son (he is just 17 years! we 're going to start training together...thanks you.!

[@breizizel3256]

​@@samihhawili9861vous n'avez pas compris le message de cette vidéo ici ! Pas le " spirit " désolé pour vous 😢😢

[@breizizel3256]

😊 Just missing a flight eagel fischerman at the end ! 😊 ... but is great !

[@JustJane1972]

Lovely film. And passion. I'm a sea dock swimmer mostly (with the odd swim in the sea. But absolutely love cold water and being outside of the contraints of a pool.

[@SurferL]

Just discovered this video....as you know: EXCEPTIONAL. The best I’ve ever seen on open water swim. Headed out in a few for today’s swim, and will think of this while swimming.

[@treyakasprings]

Maybe just dip in for 10 minutes next to the side & bring someone with you x

[@bobbob9364]

This is great / I am truly proud that I can do this stuff at the age of 53(yes I know others can at my age)I have never been fitter

[@miriamlungu709]

ÀAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@GabiRav]

Swim in the sea is different every season is different temperature Every day the sea is different. I swim in the same place for 60 years☺. Here the temperature of the water is from 17° - 31° in the summer. We have lake 70 Km from home and it is too far for me to go there. Sure this lake looks great! █

[@avezan82]

I'm taking swimming lessons and my ultimate goal is to one day, be able to swim in the open water and overcome my fear of the unknown.

[@DziaduSwierznowski]

You just perfectly summarized all that is beautiful in open water swimming. And you did it having perfect voice for this. Great video to watch and listen

[@danielrochat5968]

Yes go swim I am an open water swimmer as well great video congratulation and thank you

[@michaelharlow6534]

This is beautiful. Thank you

[@haraldgreger2907]

great video. congrats.

[@extraguades]

absolutely wonderful!

[@gd3515]

Excellent photography and swimming. Thanks for sharing!

[@Nabilazh15]

it's great for me to listen, greetings from Indonesia

[@MrGerardkho]

I feel the same. I’m a senior in Canada n I do 3 km in the pool but I enjoy open water swimming more. I do only 1.5 k but it feels so relaxing and meditative. I swim in the ocean in a secluded bay, though I stop mid October as it gets too cold. Thanks for the video!

[@audreydinda1506]

Beautiful!! ♥ So freeing!!

[@jingpengliu5815]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Enjoy the opening water swimming

[@nicolekollman]

I am only a distance swimmer in pools..but this really is wonderful....Have you noticed that the background music really matches with the sounds underwater? ANyway just an observation .Great video....

[@denisefuentes7905]

I’m 69 years old and I love it also. Especially in the open ocean.

[@Grandpa_popi]

Omg

[@LionelBaronArtiste]

Beau clip vidéo ! Comme vous ...maintenant cela fait depuis 2 ans que je nage en étant en contact avec la nature ! C'est la suite logique du covid et de ses interdits , donc voilà depuis 2 ans je nage en Lac, mais par contre je le fais de nuit dans le noir ! J'attends de retrouver les piscines mais cela n'est pas comparable !😉🙃👍

[@Fotograf_David_Hay]

Good for you ;0)

[@stacyjong8096]

Thank you. I love the idea of open water swimming.

[@RudyBeltrame]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@sdaiwepm]

Beautiful cinematography - perfect choice of music!

[@johnthierfelder2180]

My first OWS went well except for a brief moment of panic. The wind was moving across the top of the water from left to right, and I thought for a second I was stuck in a current. It turned out it was just an optical illusion I relaxed, and the rest of the swim was very pleasant. BTW I was swimming breast stroke stroke not free style.

[@ivankenyancabico]

Wer they same path mentor.!!look's interesting activity. IL Do swimming biking and running..

[@KrisBrosnihan]

How did you get the over head shot with the drone? Just park it in the sky and swim in the shot?

[@hanazavrelova9829]

Its "amaizing" video for meditation swimming in the Lake, pool, sea, and others. Thank you for inspiration feel in freedom swimming.

[@hamzamerah3396]

رياضتي المفضلة في المياه المفتوحة افضل بعض الرفاق

[@abbassalem3860]

Well said my friend. I always do my sports (running and swimming). I enjoy it alone because you will have plenty of time to talk to yourself!

[@hamzamerah3396]

انا اكلم نفسي في اليوم مئة مرة في السباحة رفيق او اثنين يجعلان الامر ممتعا بالنسبة لي في الركض ليس لدي فرق اركض لوحدي و لكل منا ميوله و رغبته اتمنا ان نتقابل و نسبح مع بعض في يوم من الايام هههه

[@abbassalem3860]

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[@hamzamerah3396]

نعم سأرسل لك طلب صداقة اخي العزيز

[@hamzamerah3396]

@@abbassalem3860 you are so good in English are you a teacher of English

[@spinthma]

Very Very nice!

[@deepeshdang6198]

I felt it’s me talking, the difference is I do the same in Sydney. Cheers mate 🙂

[@GlennMarshallnz]

Sydney. That is totally different. With cold water ocean swimming its a lot more mental endurance, even with a wetsuit.

[@carlesgranadosserra3101]

Inspiring video that reflects so well what's swimming alone surrounded by nature

[@jianxiong69]

Wild swimming = spontaneous meditation;Sitting meditation indoor = self-torturing with mental gymnastics.

[@SimplicityForGood]

why do you use a full length suit instead knee length long legs? Would it matter if ones suit is shorter much or not? I got one with short legs and long arms...is it going to be good for this type of swimming as well?

[@janebythesea3567]

Thank you for your beautiful video. We share the same values 🤗❤️

[@pavithrakumar8254]

Lovely video. Swim life.

[@cristianogasparoli7168]

WONDERFUL

[@lmnts-wildswimming9922]

Loved this!

[@samihhawili9861]

I am living in Dakar _Senegal

[@michaelmuldoonmikesm08]

its so fkn cold and windy at lake waikatipu in queenstown new zealand

[@kiryama6]

I love it

[@williammayer7199]

Great video

[@karolina8178]

Great stuff!!

[@sehijauwarnadaun3241]

Very nice video

[@daveredmond9430]

Good vid well done

[@Fotograf_David_Hay]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sehijauwarnadaun3241]

Very nice

[@nlbntz2973]

Super cool!

[@paulcook8842]

Swimming helps me clean my mind.

[@justaguy3799]

Wow

[@rohanh1517]

Hi Ian, I would like to connect with you. Recently I have started open water swimming and at beginner level. I would like to know your inputs on the same. How can I connect with you? email id?

[@june.622]

Freedom!

[@markmiword4662]

Sorry. I couldn’t watch due to the annoying background music. Try again.

[@lachezarkrastev7123]

Why this guy is not moving his legs in the water...

[@khadijaalanssari7230]

Wonderful notice and he overlefts his head to take the breAthe

[@lachezarkrastev7123]

​@@khadijaalanssari7230 actually I swimm only open water in the sea and overotation is kind of a habit, because in some cases there are waves and ... you know. I am using two beat kick only.

[@Williamottelucas]

Tempted

[@monasingh-theo2859]

Only local can enjoy their native nature...never outsiders

[@wilsonbomfimneuropsi]

Very good