# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 am – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED / LIMITED!! If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Coach Brian to confirm your slot: Brian@JSMswim.com WHAT: o Are you new to Open Water Swimming & would like to get some hands-on instruction, in a safe environment? o Do you have your 1st triathlon or Open Water Swim Race scheduled & have some concerns? o Our OWS Clinics will help overcome your fears/concerns & teach you to enjoy our weekly Long Branch Ocean Swims or even one of the many ocean mile swim races this summer! WHEN: Saturday – Sept 5 (645am) We will be starting promptly at 645am & wrapping up by 745am, so please plan to arrive before 645am. There is also a group in the water before our session, so if you see other swimmers on the beach or in the water already, don’t think you’ve missed it. I will meet you at the lifeguard tower, by 645am. COST: o There sessions are provided as a courtesy for those new to ocean swimming, so they can join our regular groups. o There is a suggested donation ($20) which covers cost of the equipment & lifeguards, staffing your session. o There will be a labeled canister, located on the lifeguard tower where we meet, please contribute your cash $ there. WHERE: We'll be meeting on the beach, at the lifeguard tower, directly in front of Chelsea Avenue in Pier Village (Long Branch): If using GPS… Le Avenue Restaurant 23 Ocean Avenue Long Branch, NJ 07740 *This is the closest specific mapped address & as a point of reference, the lifeguard tower we’re meeting at, is between the boardwalk gazebo & McLoone’s restaurants. Metered parking is available in/around Pier Village (I STRONGLY recommend downloading the https://parkmobile.io/ if you intend to come frequently). Parking is FREE until 10am & then hourly, after that. MISC: Items you'll want to be sure you bring… o Notepad & pen o Swimsuit o Cap (If you have long hair) o Goggles o Wetsuit: The water temperature is on either side of 60F & wetsuits are STRONGLY encouraged!! If you’re wondering what the water temperature is, I will post an update on the Jersey Shore Masters Facebook & Instagram page(s) on the preceding afternoon/evening. If you do not have a suit & are in need (& haven’t already processed a rental), rentals are available via this link ($25): https://www.jsmswim.com/product/wetsuit-rental/31?cs=true&cst=custom o If you’ve already processed a rental, there’s nothing else you need to do & you will receive a separate correspondence, the day before our session w/ pick-up instructions which will be located at the same address o Towel o Water o Garbage Bag: I often suggest bringing a garbage bag to put your wet items in INCLEMENT WEATHER: o In the event of a cancellation, I will send out an e-mail, no later than 2-hours before our scheduled session (if the forecast looks very bad, I’ll aim to cancel as early as possible, ideally on the preceding day). o As such, if there's any question about the weather/conditions, please check your e-mail BEFORE heading to our clinic. If we do need to cancel, you’ll be given alternate ‘rain dates’. ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES: If you have any friends/training partners who would also like to attend, if we do have any remaining spaces, they can register by e-mailing me. To summarize our session, there will be a component on the beach, where we will cover the basics of open water swimming (OWS), safety, equipment, strategy & answer ANY questions you have about OWS's. We will then head into the water to implement what we've discussed in the land component. There will be a rectangular course w/ buoys (totaling approximately 150 yards +/-), where we will practice these skills. I will be in the water with you, as well as two other certified lifeguards on boards….so one of us will never be more than a few seconds away from you. WHO IS COACH BRIAN? o Brian Shea comes to the program with a wealth of experience in endurance sports as an athlete, coach and consultant. He is the Head Coach & Founder of Jersey Shore Masters (JSM) & for over 25 years, has competed in all levels of endurance sports from 5K to Ultra-marathon Swims/Runs to Ironman. o He has raced/won triathlons in the United States & abroad with multiple Ironman finishes including Ironman Hawaii with Personal Bests of: 5k - 15:54 Marathon - 2:49 Ironman - 9:31 Most recently, Brian has ( 8 ) Top-10 finishes at the 9-mile Annual Swim for Alligator Light as well as 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishes (M40-49) at the United States Lifesaving Association National Championships. o On the coaching side, Brian is a certified coach having formulated training and sports nutrition programs for athletes ranging from beginner to professional. If you have any questions, please respond to this post & we'll circle back w/ you ASAP...OR if you'd like to contact Coach Brian directly, you can do so at: Brian@JSMswim.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-branch/beginner-ocean-swim-clinic-saturday-sept-5-645am/200030645744951 - **Event Categories**: Sports, Workshops, Meetups, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Long Branch - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Long Branch Pier - **lat**: 40.3021145769 - **long**: -73.9787113565 - **full address**: Long Branch Pier, 12 Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/173a77e28aa63a9b28535ab27caae8dcb1eeac6551e67500343bd16ad74b503e-rimg-w1200-h674-dcb8a898-gmir?v=1788308451 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) being held? - **A:** Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 06:45 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 am at Long Branch Pier, 12 Centennial Dr, Long Branch, NJ 07740, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am)? - **A:** Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) is organized by Jersey Shore Masters Swim: Asbury Park / Long Branch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginner Ocean Swim Clinic: Saturday - Sept 5 (645am) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Long Branch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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