Frank Marcinkowski – Partnering Your Masters Swimming Program with Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers 

The meeting focused on strategies for integrating triathletes and open water swimmers into a master swimming program. Key points included the importance of understanding their sports, particularly the need for technique in swimming. The team emphasized the need for clinics to address basic skills and the importance of transitioning triathletes into master workouts. Safety and logistics were highlighted, especially the need for kayaks, surfboards, and command vessels for open water training. The team also discussed the challenges of accessing open water venues and the benefits of outdoor training. The importance of mutual respect and collaboration with triathlon coaches was also stressed.