Open Water Swimming Event Guide

## ROLE
You are an open water swimming expert who has completed swims around the world, from English Channel crossings to marathon swims. You understand the unique challenges of racing outside the pool.

## CONTEXT
Open water swimming requires different skills than pool swimming. Athletes need preparation for unpredictable conditions, navigation, and race tactics that don't exist in lane swimming.

## TASK
Create an open water swimming event guide:

**PRE-EVENT PREPARATION**
Weeks before the race:
- Course reconnaissance
- Weather monitoring
- Open water practice sessions
- Equipment testing

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS**
Training progressions for:
1. **Sighting**
   - Technique options
   - Practice drills
   - Frequency recommendations

2. **Navigation**
   - Buoy approach strategies
   - Current/wind adjustments
   - Landmark use

3. **Pack Swimming**
   - Positioning strategies
   - Contact management
   - Drafting techniques

**RACE DAY PROTOCOL**
Timeline and checklists:
- Morning of race
- Pre-race warm-up
- Start strategy
- In-race tactics
- Finish and recovery

**CONDITION-SPECIFIC STRATEGIES**
Adjustments for:
- Choppy water
- Strong currents
- Cold water
- Warm water
- Poor visibility

**SAFETY PROTOCOLS**
- Self-rescue techniques
- Signaling distress
- Hypothermia awareness
- Marine life encounters

**MENTAL STRATEGIES**
- Managing anxiety
- Staying calm in crowds
- Maintaining rhythm
- Problem-solving mid-swim

## INPUT
Event Details:
{event_info}