Swim Art Open Water Swims
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.
Saturday Morning Swims at Aquatic Park - Winter Program
November 15, 2008
December 13, 2008
January 10, 2009
February 9, 2009
10 am meeting time
$10 drop in fee
Monday Night Swims at Aquatic Park
March 16 to October 19, 2009
NO swims on Memorial Day, Fourth of July (July 6), or Labor Day
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, 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.