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Open Water Swimming

Are you ready to take the leap into open water swimming?
We are here to help you every step of the way. From open water squads to open water skills courses, we have you covered.

If you are feeling nervous about making the leap from the pool to open water, that is completely normal. There's a good chance that someone else in your squad is just as nervous as you are. Our coaches get it (they really do) and you'll feel supported. The coaches are out there with you on a kayak so you'll get advice and swimming tips in real time.

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Please note that for all open water courses and squads it is required that you wear a wetsuit between the months of June and October. The only exception to this is if you have received special permission from one of the coaching team.

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Open Water Skills Course

  • 4 Session Course (4 x 1hr session)

    • learn how to breathe easy​

    • sighting

    • swim comfortably in rough conditions

    • starts, turning and finishing

  • Suitable for swimmers who can swim at least 400m in a pool or in the open water

  • If you cannot swim 400 meters yet, check out our Beginner Pool Course

  • Sessions will take place in all conditions (except lighting or water pollution)

  • Location: Black Rock Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay

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Intro to Open Water

  • 4 Session Course (4 x 1hr session)

    • learn how to relax in the open water

    • understand how to breathe in open water

    • know what to do when you need to rest

  • Suitable for complete beginners to the open water

  • If you cannot swim 400 meters yet, check out our Beginner Pool Course

  • Sessions will take place in all conditions (except lighting or water pollution)

  • Location: Black Rock Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay

  • Suitable for swimmers who can comfortably swim in the Open Water

  • Conditioning 60 min sessions with intervals

  • Coach directs session from beach or kayak 

  • Cost: $17.00 per session

  • Where: Port Melbourne, Half Moon Bay or Mentone

  • When: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 7:00 - 8:00am 

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Open Water Squads

Cold Water Course

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  • Suitable for swimmers who can comfortably swim in the Open Water

  • A challenging course that will take you out of your comfort zone

  • One session online and four sessions in the water

  • Access to steam room following the in water sessions 

  • Cost: $390.00 

  • Where: Black Rock Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay

Beginner/Intermediate Squads

  • Suitable for slower swimmers who can comfortably swim in Open Water

  • Swim at your pace but get the benefits of a squad sessions with intervals

  • More relaxed pace than our regular Open Water Squads

  • Coach directs session from beach or kayak 

  • If you cannot swim for 60 min or approx. 1.5k, check out our Intro in Open Water Course 

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Bookings must be made online prior to arrival. The location of the swim may be changed due to swimming conditions and water quality, and we will contact you should this occur and you can reschedule the session. 

 

When: Saturday @ 7:00

Where: Mentone

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: $17.00

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Locations

Any changes due to weather conditions will be sent to you via text as soon as possible. Please check your phone first thing in the morning before driving to your session.

Please arrive early and get ready to swim before the session starts. 

We cannot offer any facilities other than what's available to the public. 
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Your Coaches 

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Peter Hendriks

Peter is a certified Total Immersion Swim Coach and is passionate about all things technique and open water swimming. 

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Charlie Evans

Charlie is an accredited  ASCTA Swim Coach and instructor and Open Water Enthusiast. 

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Sharon Shepherd

Shaz is an accredited ASCTA swim coach and instructor.

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