The Swim Buddy Racer is a lightweight, high-visibility personal swim buoy designed for swimmers who want added visibility, confidence, and safety in open water.
Originally developed for open water races and training, the Racer is widely used by swimmers, coaches, kayakers, and race directors to improve swimmer visibility and monitoring during events and long-distance swims.
Made from durable heat-sealed, pressure-tested PVC, the dual-chamber design provides reliable flotation support for rest stops while remaining lightweight and unobtrusive in the water.
The calibrated tether system allows the buoy to trail naturally behind the swimmer with minimal drag, floating just behind the legs without interfering with stroke or kick mechanics. Most swimmers quickly forget it is even there.
Compact and lightweight when deflated, the Racer inflates easily with just a few breaths and packs down flat for travel and storage.
Features
- Bright fluorescent high-visibility colours to choose from
- Dual independent air chambers
- Lightweight, low-drag design
- Provides flotation support during rest stops
- Adjustable waist belt (28"–48")
- Calibrated tether designed for minimal interference while swimming
- Durable heat-sealed PVC construction
- Compact and travel-friendly
- Effective in both fresh and salt water
- Includes integrated safety whistle
Approximate Size
- Deflated: 40 cm × 35 cm (16" × 13")
Race Directors & Event Organizers
The Swim Buddy Racer is widely used during open water races and training events to improve swimmer visibility and on-water monitoring. Special event pricing is available for bulk purchases.
Fast Canadian shipping, simple flat rates, and free shipping on qualifying orders help get you back into open water sooner.