Swim Art Open Water Swims
We offer group swims, clinics, and expeditions swims.
If you are new to open water swimming, get started at our Intro Clinic. If you are looking for a place to swim, train, and improve your skills and endurance, you may enjoy our Group Swims. If you are looking for a bigger challenge, swimming a longer distance in the "real" San Francisco Bay, look into our expedition swims.
Group Swims
These are structured training swims led by on-the-water coaches. Most of are swimmers are out to have fun, train hard, practice their open water skills, acclimate to the cold, and avoid smelling like chlorine. We offer workout elements and drill work at each swim and are always happy to watch your technique and give feedback if asked to.
For more information, see the Group Swims page. The program includes:
Saturday Morning Swims at Aquatic Park - Winter Program
Monday Night Swims at Aquatic Park,
March through the end of October, 2010
Wednesday Night Swims at Treasure Island
(every other Wednesday night)
Expedition Swims
Big Bay Swims
Jump into the REAL BAY! We offer swims from Alcatraz, swims from the Golden Gate Bridge to Aquatic Park, swims from the Bay Bridge to Aquatic Park, and swims UNDER the Golden Gate Bridge. See the Bay from a unique and very special angle.
Weekend Trips
We�ll take open water swimming away for the weekend! Camp, swim, and hike in beautiful and scenic Lake Tahoe. Trip includes two nights� stay at Emerald Bay campsite and three swims. You�ll be completely challenged with a fully active and physical weekend in the most picturesque setting in California!
For more information, see the Expedition Swims page.
Clinics
Intro to Open Water Swimming Clinic
These clinics are a great way to ease yourself into the open water. We'll take you in slowly and teach you everything you need to know! Perfect for beginner swimmers and experienced swimmers getting in open water for the first time!
For more information, see the Clinics page.
Rough Water Clinic
Gain comfort, confidence, and experience in rough water. We will offer some tips and techniques for how to make it though choppy water. Then we'll go for a really rough swim.
Click here for more info about swimming in the Bay.