Instructional Clinics
Intro to Open Water Swimming Clinics
These three-hour clinics will prepare you to swim comfortably in open water. We will teach you everything you need to know: relaxation skills, how to overcome the cold, tides, and sighting skills. The program includes a one-hour talk / Q&A, a 20- to 30-minute swim (depending on the water temperature), and a short debrief (meaning, more Q&A) after the swim. If you are interested in trying open water swimming for the first time, are apprehensive about the cold water, want to transfer your pool swimming skills to a more challenging environment, or want to know more about what swimming in a natural environment feels like, this intro clinic is a perfect introduction to the bay. Please note this is not a technique clinic.
Dates:
Sunday, March 30, 10 am-1 pm, Treasure Island
Saturday, May 17, 12:30-3:30 pm, Treasure Island
Sunday, September 14, 10 am-1 pm, Treasure Island
Price: $40
Wetsuit Rental: $35 for 30 days
Rent a wetsuit through Fit2Race website; click the "Store" link and then click the "Rent a Wetsuit" link. Rental instructions and size info is also on their site. They will even MAIL the wetsuit to you, and it is yours to use for 30 days!
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
Please download our sign up form to register. You may pay by sending in a check or using a credit card (through PayPal). Please email Leslie with any questions.
Advanced Clinics
Race Preparation Clinic
Taught by former professional open water swimmer and Olympic hopeful Morgan Filler! This clinic focuses on more advanced open water swimming skills. You’ll learn about sighting effectively and other racing skills and tactics. We practice entries, exits, drafting, and swimming in a pack. The program will include a 45-minute talk followed by a one-hour swim. This clinic is perfect for people who want to practice and perfect their open water racing and perform their best.
Date: June 28, 9-11 am, Treasure Island
Price: $40
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
Please download our sign up form to register for all Advanced Clinics. You may pay by sending in a check or using a credit card (through PayPal). Please email Leslie with any questions.
Rough Water Clinic
This clinic will help you establish more comfort, confidence, and experience in rough water. We will offer some tips and techniques for how to make it through choppy water. Then we'll put you out in some really rough conditions to practice. Experience is the best way to become a good rough-water swimmer! This clinic is perfect for comfortable open water swimmers who want to get used to uncomfortable swimming conditions.
Date: July 31, 5:30-7 pm, Aquatic Park
Price: $25
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
Please download our sign up form to register. You may pay by sending in a check or using a credit card (through PayPal). Please email Leslie with any questions.
Sighting Clinic
We'll focus specifically on this critical open water skill - sighting. We'll teach you how to swim a straight line and about all of the different ways to make it easier to see where you're going. This clinic is perfect for comfortable open water swimmers who want to practice and perfect their sighting skills.
Date: August 14, 7-8:30 am, Aquatic Park
Price: $25
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
Please download our sign up form to register. You may pay by sending in a check or using a credit card (through PayPal). Please email Leslie with any questions.