Fitness
Open Water Buoy Turn
Open water buoy turn technique rounds course markers without stopping—using early sighting, inside-line strokes, and practiced left-right arcs in packs.
Open water buoy turn is rounding a course marker without stopping—sighting the buoy early, widening slightly on approach, and using three to six strong strokes on the inside line to hold position in a pack. Breaststroke or corkscrew sighting can clear vision before committing to the arc.
Practice left and right turns; most athletes favor one side and lose places on the weak arc. Do not grab the buoy unless rules allow.
Common questions
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Why practice both left and right buoy turns?
Courses and pack position force turns on your weaker side; balanced practice prevents losing feet whenever the layout favors the non-dominant arc.
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