I was criticized this weekend for swimming way too fast. My buddy was very groovy about this (and many other things. Being greener than emerald kale behind the ears I've been very lucky to chance on very knowledgeable buddies down the quarry) and explained that slow swimming would come with more training. However, this didn't make much sense to me. I understand the usefulness of swimming slowly to enjoy coral/explore nooks and crannies/not startle nurse sharks... but when swimming in open water TO something isn't being a strong swimmer a good thing?