What is a Swim Buoy?

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What is Swim Buoy? Open Water Swim Buoy (Swim Buoy) is intended to provide visibility in open water, safe place to float and rest, and storage of personal items. If you are an avid sea, lake or river swimmer, we strongly encourage you to check out this swim safety device. Just inflate, strap it around your waist and start swimming!

But I am a Strong Swimmer... Do I need a New Wave Swim Buoy for Open Water Swimming>

Even if you are an advanced swimmer who is pushing the possibilities of the sport of swimming, swim buoy is always a bright idea.

I am a beginner triathlete, do I need to train in the open water with the Swimming Buoy?

Athletes that have never swam outside of lane lines will gain extra security by having the flotation support of the swim buoy within arm's reach, especially if they don't pace themselves or panic because when they can't touch the bottom.

But I don't Swim Alone...

Good! Swim buoy is also for people that swim in high boat traffic areas to increase their visibility to boats.

I don't like leaving my valuables on the shore...

Thirdly, on long distance swims, swimmers can bring nutrition, cell phone & valuables in the dry-bag portion of the buoy. Swim Buoy is NOT designed to perform as a Personal Flotation Device (PFD).

If you are an avid ocean, sea, lake or river swimmer, we strongly encourage you to check out this safety device – New Wave Swim Buoy - as you never know what currents, cramps or other irregularities could occur during your open water swim. Instead of your child using the arm floaties or a kick-board where they will have a horrible positioning of their body for swimming, they could use the New Wave Swim Buoy and thus have a backup solution if they need to take a rest. Just strap this swim safety product around your waist and get yourself lost in the wonders of the underwater world. Swim trekking, island hopping, open-water orienteering- even if you are an advanced swimmer who is pushing the possibilities of the sport of swimming, taking with you the New Wave Swim Buoy is always a good idea.

Here are a few other things you can do with your New Wave Swim Buoy.