> I am an amateur triathlete and I'm getting ready for the start of the
> triathlon season and I had this problem last year that I'm trying to
> solve.
>
> The problem is that during an open-water triathlon swim I need to skip
> a stroke every so often to lift my head out of the water and site the
> next turn buoy.
Your major problem is your swimming technique. When do you breathe? How much effort does it take to glance up at the bouy while you're taking a breath? Or are we talking snorkel here?
Good Luck! Rich