Open water swimming presents unique challenges that pool environments don’t—limited visibility, unpredictable conditions, and lack of nearby safety support. For this reason, many swimmers rely on open water swim buoys as a practical safety measure. These buoys serve multiple purposes: they make swimmers more visible to others on the water, provide floatation in case of fatigue, and often include waterproof compartments for storing personal items like keys or nutrition.

Why Every Open Water Swimmer Needs a Safety Buoy

1. Be Visible at All Times

With its ultra-bright, high-visibility color, thisopen water swim buoyensures you’re easy to spot from boats, docks, or the shoreline. Whether you're swimming in lakes, oceans, or wide rivers, staying visible is the first step to staying safe.

2. Lightweight, Drag-Free Design

Unlike bulky gear that slows you down, this drag-free safety buoyglides effortlessly behind you. It’s designed for speed and comfort - so you can stay focused on your stroke without distractions.

3. Built-In Dry Bag Compartment

Swim with confidence knowing your essentials—like your phone, keys, or nutrition—are safe and dry inside the integrated dry bag buoy. With a large capacity, it’s ideal for point-to-point swims or long training sessions.

4. Emergency Floatation When You Need It

Cramping or getting tired mid-swim? This buoy doubles as a personal floatation device, giving you a secure platform to rest without treading water.

5. Advanced Belt with Titanium Hook

The adjustable waist belt features a corrosion-resistant titanium hookthat locks into reinforced loops. It ensures a snug, non-slip fit that holds steady even in rough water—providing maximum comfort and control.

Designed by Swimmers, For Swimmers

This isn’t a generic float—it’s inspired by real-world experience. During the Ultraswim 33.3 in Montenegro, THEMAGIC5 co-founder Niklas Hedegaard recognized the urgent need for a high-performance open water buoy that wouldn’t compromise swim flow or safety. That moment sparked the innovation behind this product.