Pace swimmer
noun - Pace swimmer is an individual who swims alongside or near an open water swimmer, channel swimmer, or marathon swimmer to protect, pace or accompany a swimmer during a swim under any circumstances (during the day or night, or in calm or rough, cold or warm waters). Specific rules apply to the number, time and time of duration for pace swimmers by some channel swimming associations and governing bodies.
Channel Swimming
Pace swimmers are permitted only on solo swims in the English Channel by the Channel Swimming Association at the discretion of the pilot. Only one pacemaker is allowed in the water at one time. Pacemakers are not permitted to enter the water until the swim is at least 2 hours underway. Pacemakers are permitted to swim for up to one hour only and can only re-enter the water until another hour has passed.
Pace swimmers are permitted on solo swims in the Catalina Channel by the Catalina Channel Swimming Federation if the swimmer so desires.
Usage
Pace swimmers are often used during marathon swims across the Catalina Channel.
Synonyms
Pacemaker, support swimmer, escort swimmer, pacer, guide swimmer, swim angel, lead swimmer, companion swimmer
External links
- 1875 To The Present, How Has The Sport Evolved?
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- Marathon Muenzer Goes Mega
- John Scott's New Book Release: My Magical Moments Journal
- Channel Swimming with Stewart Evans: Walk In, Swim Across, Walk Out
- How To Train For Open Water Swimming
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- John Scott Talks Optimizing Human Capital On WOWSA Live
- Marc Newman Reminisces About Swimming On WOWSA Live
- Hallucinations In The Open Water, A Future Edition Of WOWSA Live
- Inconsistent Rules In Marathon Swimming
- Jammin' Fast In The Open Water
- Wetsuits, Tech Suits, Swimsuits - Which Is Which?
- Rules And Regulations Across The Seven Seas
- Hallucinations In The Open Water Swimming World
- Volunteers, Escort Crew Fuel The Open Water World
- 50 Things Open Water Swimmer Should Not Do
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Just Try One More - 36,000-meter Workouts
- Simon Holliday On An Adventure From Hong Kong To Macau
- Swimming Sherpas In The Open Water
- Susan Simmons And Alex Cape Go Long, Go Double
- Assisted Or Unassisted? Marathon Swimmers To Decide
- Blackie Sets Record In Equine Division
- Things We Ponder In The Open Water
- World Open Water Swimming Association
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- Lorie Hirson Envisions A Bright Future
- Sirena Del Río Paraguay, María Digna Escurra de Ortellado
- Jabez Wolffe's Attempts In The English Channel
- 50 Things An Open Water Swimmer Should Not Do
