Fitness
Open Water Draft Positioning Triathlon
Open water draft positioning triathlon rides legal feet or hip draft six to eighteen inches behind a faster swimmer—saves effort but still requires forward sights before buoy turns.
Open water draft positioning triathlon places your body six to eighteen inches behind a slightly faster swimmer's feet or hip, staying close enough to reduce drag without clipping heels or breaking rhythm. Sit slightly offset if chop splashes your face.
Drafting saves five to fifteen percent effort in legal packs—still sight forward every ten to fifteen strokes because blind following adds distance. Practice in masters swim or group lake sets; solo pool laps never teach pack etiquette.
Exit drafts before buoy turns to avoid collision.
Common questions
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Is drafting legal in triathlon swims?
Yes in most mass-start swims—sitting on feet or hip draft is standard strategy. Stay close without touching, sight often, and break draft before buoy turns to avoid collisions.
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