Georgia Open Water

If your race requires the use of grease (Vaseline or Lanolin) baby wipes help remove the residue from your swimsuit and body. They can also help remove race day numbers. 

It is good to have tinted and clear goggles in your bag to be prepared for the weather and water conditions.

This is great to have at all open water races. It can help hold timing chips to your wrists, tape your goggles to your cap or even help keep your cap in place.

Prevents chaffing - good for saltwater races.

Use gloves to apply grease to body. It is extremely difficult to wash off Vaseline or Lanolin if you touch the inside of your goggle lens.

Unlike the pool, in open water races, men's and women's swimsuits can go to the  ankle but shall not extend past the shoulder and shall not cover the neck. There are also different rules depending on who is hosting the event. Check the meet information or with the meet director.

Always a good thing to have on hand.  

To keep you warm and dry.

Prevents chaffing - good for freshwater races.

If the event is not a FINA, USA Swimming or USMS race, then the use of wetsuits is at the discretion of the meet host. USA Swimming (701.1.2), USMS and FINA have rules regarding water temperature and when the use of wetsuits is optional or compulsory. Wetsuits can be expensive to purchase so if of you do not plan to do open water swims frequently then try to find a place to rent one.