dim. 19 mai
|Windermere
Open Water Swim Clinic
Only open to past Bios Swim Club Participants An intro to open water swimming. A half hour discussion on safety and how get started with open water swimming, followed by a one hour in water open water technique and skills clinic. Prior pool swim experience necessary. Wetsuit required.
Time & Location
19 mai 2024, 09 h 00 – 10 h 30
Windermere, Windermere public Beach, Windermere, BC V0B 2L2, Canada
Guests
About the Event
SPOTS 10 (Only open to past Bios Swim Club Participants)
- This is a swim group with no lifeguard on duty. We will have paddleboards to assist. Waiver required.
Registration: Free, donation or provide a snack.
RSVP
Free high visability cap provided.
This short intro to open water swimming is meant to help you transition from pool swimming to open water in a low stakes group environment. Learn the basics of equipment and safety as well as technique and skill in open water vs. pool.
DRYLAND 9:00am - 9:30am
- Open water safety
- Temperature concerns acclimation process & equipment
- Currents, wind, boat traffic and other hazards
- Sighting and navigation strategy
- Speed & pacing
- What to do in an emergency
- Swimming-induced pulmonary edema awareness and risk factors
IN WATER 9:30am-10:30am
- Cold water acclimation
- The warm up procedure
- Getting comfortable offshore - staying calm
- Practice swim (incremental distance)
- Practice sighting
- Practice group swim
Wrap up and debrief. After snacks & refreshments. Option for swimmers to bring items to share with the group. Coffee provided.
Tickets
Open Water Swim Clinic
1.5 hours 9:00am-10:30am Windermere public beach Swim at your own risk Wetsuit required Windermere public Beach Windermere, BC V0B 2L2, Canada
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