Rob Aquatics Intro to Open Water Swimming class is split up across 4 sessions that will teach you the basics of ocean swimming and gradually build you up to take on a mile long ocean swim with instruction from in and on the water. Typical classes run once a week for four weeks, but we can modify schedules to fit your group.
Below is an outline of a typical class, keep in mind if you sign up as a group we can modify the course to fit your skill level and goals.
Course Length: 4 sessions
Cost: Contact Rob for more info
Dates/Times: Up to approximately 1 hour per swim, contact Rob for scheduling options
Location: Avila Beach by the Pier
Pre-Req:Be able to swim 1000 yards in the poolBeginner Class Goal: Get Comfortable Swimming Up to a Mile in the OceanThings to Bring:
- Swim Suit
- Wetsuit – recommended but not required
- Brightly Colored Swim Cap
- Goggles
- Swim Lubricant – i.e. BodyGlide
- Towel
Week 1 – Goal Swim – ½ of the Buoy Line
- Meet, Greet & Goals
- Ocean Swimming Equipment Explanations
- Getting Through Waves – Timing and Dolphin Diving
- Intro to Sighting
- Swim Around One Side of the Buoy Line
Week 2 – Goal Swim – 2 to 3 Laps of ½ the Buoy Line
- Review Last Week’s Lessons
- Swim out to 1st Buoy
- Drill Between Buoys – Sighting, Straight Lines and Swimming in Tight Quarters
Week 3 – Goal Swim – ½ Triangle
- Introduce Drafting and Buoy Turn Techniques
- Group Swim to First Buoy, Swim to End of the Line Side by Side
- Swim to the Tip of the Pier
- Swim Back in Using the Pier to Hold a Straight Line
Week 4 – Goal Swim – The Whole Triangle
- Final Exam – 1 Mile Swim Race Style!
- Go Through Typical Event Prep
- Race Numbers - Mass Start - Timing
To arrange for a Rob Aquatics Intro to Open Water Swimming class contact Rob at rob@robaquatics.com and provide the number of people in your party along with the dates and times you’d like to get together.
*Swims may need to be modified to accommodate for ocean conditions, safety hazards, or any number of other reasons. Whenever there’s a doubt about taking a certain route, for us the safest path wins every time.
