A feeding station provides nutrition and hydration to athletes during long open water races. These structures usually consist of a floating dock or a pier along the course. Support staff use long poles to hand water bottles or gel packs to swimmers. This allows the athlete to refuel without stopping their forward motion in the water. A swimmer grabs a cup of water while passing the dock at mile three. Proper fueling prevents exhaustion and cramping during marathon swimming events of several hours. Athletes practice the reach and grab technique to minimize time lost during the race. These stations remain vital for the safety of participants in extreme endurance sports.
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