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Open Water Swim Clinics

Next Clinic: June 7, 2025

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Our open water swim clinics are tailored to beginning to intermediate open water swimmers and triathletes seeking skill improvement. Our clinics offer informative lectures and in-water drills/group lessons to refine your knowledge and abilities. Gain practical guidance and essential insights for a successful open water swimming in our San Francisco Bay clinics in our home port of Horseshoe Bay in Sausalito, near the Golden Gate Bridge.

Key Open Water Skills…

  • What to know before entering the water
  • Sighting/navigation, breathing, and stroke techniques for open water
  • Race tips from entrance, exits, pacing, and buoy turns
  • …and much more!

Over the 2-1/2 hours, our experienced coaches will teach you the fundamental techniques, safety precautions, and post-swim warm-up necessities that every open water swimmer should know.

The clinic has an informational “on the beach” component as well as a short-yardage, in-water training portion inside the protected waters of Horseshoe Bay.

If you have a triathlon or open water swim on your calendar, or are simply dreaming of an Alcatraz or marathon swim one day, our open water swim clinic is a great place to start or continue your journey.


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