Finswimming

Finswimming is an underwater sport consisting of four techniques involving swimming with the use of fins either on the waters surface using a snorkel with either monofins or bifins i.e. one fin for each foot or underwater with monofin either by holding ones breath or using open circuit scuba diving equipment. Events exist over distances similar to swimming competitions for both swimming pool and open water venues. Competition at world and continental level is organised by the Conf