Group Open Water Programs
We offer regular group swims, clinics, and weekend Expeditions. To be put on our mailing list for more information, please click the wigit below or contact us.
Group Swims
These swims are exactly what they sound like – a group of people swimming together in open water. These are casual training swims. Most of the group is out to have fun, practice their open water skills, acclimate to the cold, and avoid smelling like chlorine. We usually offer some instruction or coaching and are happy to watch your technique and give feedback.
For more information, see the Group Swims page.
Monday Night Swims at Aquatic Park
March 17 to October 13, 2008
NO swims on Memorial Day or Labor Day
NO Beg/Int swim on July 28
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.
Hidden Bay Swims
There are so many beautiful places to swim besides Aquatic Park! On these one-day trips we explore many of the other beautiful swimming venues in the Bay Area – San Rafael, Half Moon Bay, Angel Island, and Sausalito, to name a few. Programs feature 30 to 60-minute swims followed by snacks. We offer trips for all different swimming abilities: beginner, intermediate, and advanced - something for everyone.
Two-Day 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, three swims, and one group dinner. You’ll be completely challenged with a fully active and physical weekend in the most picturesque setting in California!
Clinics
For more information, see the Clinics page.
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!
Race Preparation Clinic
This clinic introduces swimmers to more advanced open water swimming and racing skills and will help you to take your racing to the next level! We practice entries, exits, drafting, and swimming in a pack. We talk about training for open water swimming, race strategies, and more advanced sighting skills.
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.
Sighting Clinic
You can never get enough practice of this critical open water swim. We'll teach you how to swim a straight line and all of the different ways to make it easier to see where you're going.
Training Teams
For more information, see the Training Teams page.
This season we'll train as a group for the Lake Berryessa One- and Two-Mile Swim on Saturday, June 7. Train with a group, work on improving your stroke and racing skills, and meet new people!
Click here for more info about swimming in the Bay.