Open Water Swim Clinics
Invest in yourself and improve your open water swimming skills for a safer and more rewarding swim experience. These clinics are designed for swimmers who are new to open water, rusty on their skills, or looking to refine their technique and gain comfort in open water environments.
Clinic #1 - Basic Open Water Skills - June 27 (Saturday)
This clinic is an introduction to open water swimming for those with no or limited experience. Topics include gear, water conditions, gaining comfort, and the basics of entry, exit, and sighting. Participants should be able to swim 100 yards freestyle. Limited to 25 participants.
Clinic #2 - More Open Water Skills and Practice Sessions - July 25 (Saturday)
This clinic focuses on intermediate skills, building upon the first clinic or for those with prior experience looking to improve. It covers sighting, group swimming and drafting, race entry and exit, and fine-tuning stroke and gear. This clinic allows for swimming longer distances away from the shoreline.
Pricing and Registration
- Individual Clinic: $50.00
- Both Clinics: $90.00 (10% discount)
All clinics are USA Triathlon sanctioned. A one-day license or annual membership is required for participation. A one-day membership can be deducted from a future annual membership purchase.
Location and Logistics
All Open Water Sessions will meet at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, CA. Specific email instructions, directions, and gear lists will be provided before each clinic session.