Join us for our first 1 day Open Water Swim Camp at Westwood Lake, Nanaimo !
Are you a beginner to Open Water Swimming ? Have you signed up for an open water event or a Triathlon but never swam in Open Water ? Are you feeling a little anxious ?
If you answered Yes to these questions, this is the session for you !
One day , 4 hour mini Open Water swim camp at Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
June 7, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 am to 10:00am, Break, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo
We will be covering the following:
How to get ready for swimming in open water, acclimatizing to cold water.
Wet suit or no wetsuit ?
How to swim around the buoy, how to sight in open water, and how to control your breathing
How to stay calm and stay focused throughout your event and being able to navigate through the course in different conditions.
Video before and after.
Suitable for anyone who is doing their first open water swim, or looking to improve their open water stroke
Must be able to swim 200m comfortably.
Required: bring your own swim buddy. If you do not have your own, please let us know, we do have loaners
Wetsuit not required, but suggested.
Coached by Chris Ostenstad, a long distance open water swimmer and triathlete.\
Book Early before the price goes up !
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