Open-water swimming vs Swimming
Open-water swimming and swimming have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Open-water swimming | Swimming |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $150 | $30 |
Choose open-water swimming if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More exploring new places
About $150 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose swimming if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Closer to home
About $30 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Open-water swimming: About $150 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Swimming: Goggles, Pool entry Full cost breakdown