All help
Adding a swim
Tell us when and where you're swimming, and what help you'd like. Then we suggest paddlers who fit.
What to do
- Step 1: Tap My swims, then Add a swim.
- Step 2: If your swim is part of an organized event, like a race, search for it and tap Choose. Its date and place are filled in for you.
- Step 3: If it isn't listed, tap Add new event (for an organized event) or It's not an organized event (for a training swim, solo crossing and so on).
- Step 4: Fill in the times, the distance and what you'd like from your paddler.
- Step 5: Tap Save swim.
The boxes to fill in
- Meet your paddler at: when you'll meet at the water.
- Expected finish: your best guess, including getting back to shore.
- What you'd like from your paddler: for example navigation, carrying your feeds or a safety watch.
- Craft: whether the paddler brings their own kayak or board.
- Offered to the paddler: leave this empty if you're looking for a volunteer. See offering payment.
Common questions
Which time zone should I choose?
The time zone where the swim happens. It's usually filled in for you.
What happens after I save?
Your swim's page opens. Tap Find paddlers to see paddlers who fit, or wait for paddlers near you to offer to help.