Triathlon & Open Water · 6 min read
A step-by-step approach to sighting in chop, crowded starts, and race fatigue.
Written by DuoSwim Team • Mar 2, 2026
Quick answer
Open-water sighting works best when you sight every 6 to 10 strokes, choose clear landmarks early, and keep head lift minimal so your body line stays stable. Practicing this rhythm helps you swim straighter without sacrificing speed.
Every strong performance starts with clear structure. This article highlights practical decisions that help swimmers improve week to week.
Use these insights to choose better workout intent, control effort more effectively, and stay consistent through each training block.
Put this guidance into practice with structured swim training in the DuoSwim App.
If you apply these points consistently, progress becomes much more predictable.
Pick one idea from this article and apply it in your next two workouts. Small execution upgrades compound quickly over a full plan.
Continue improving
Apply one change at a time, keep the workout conditions comparable, and review several sessions before changing direction.
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