Feeding stick

From Openwaterpedia

noun - A feeding stick is a long slender mechanical implement with a cup or bottle holder at the end in which coaches can hand fuel (e.g., gel packs, food, chocolate) or hydration (e.g., water, Gatorade, tea) to their swimmers during a race or solo swim.

The implement is generally hand-made and includes a cup holder, extendable paint pole or golf ball retriever, and some kind of coupler with an optional GoPro camera. Some models can extend up to four meters in length and are portable for international travel.

The coach stood at the feeding pontoon with her feeding stick in order to hand the water bottle to her swimmer.

Contents 1 Origin 2 Synonyms 3 Video 4 External links

Origin

bef. 1000; ME stikke, OE sticca; akin to OHG stehho, ON stik stick

Synonyms

Feeding pole, rod.

Video

Steven Munatones of Open Water Source explains how to build an effective but inexpensive feeding stick:

External links

• Open Water Swimming
• The Twelve Days Of Christmas In The Open Water
• Marathon Swimming
• Open Water Swimmers Going Through Security
• World Open Water Swimming Association
• How To Feed On $30 Per Day In The Open Water
• How To Make An Inexpensive But Effective Feeding Stick
• Holding And Pushing - The Disqualification Of Thomas Lurz