Here are some useful resources.
Functional Strength Training Equipment:
http://www.optp.com
Open Water Swimming Technique:
These videos provide an excellent example of open water swimming technique. It shows how effective open water swimming differs from the “smooth” swimming style typically found in world class pool swimmers or as taught in Total Immersion swim technique.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiNkAMU8syI&feature=player_detailpage
