Open Water Swim Clinic
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BEYOND THE CONCRETE BOX IN THE ABSENCE OF LANE LINES , ACHIEVE CONFIDENCE, COMPOSURE, SPEED AND EFFICIENCY IN THE OPEN WATER
About this event
WHO IS THIS CLINIC FOR?
- This clinic is geared toward at least semi-intermediate level swimmers who know the basics of the freestyle stroke and are comfortable with rotary breathing. (head in the water and rotating to breathe)
- Interested in improving or training open water swimming for triathlon.
COACH EXPERIENCE
With EventHorizon open water clinics you’re getting the following experience:
- Certified as an American Red Cross Certified Waterfront Lifeguard
- Certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
- Certified in CPR/AED and Standard First Aid.
- Certified USA Triathlon Level II Coach
- Certified IRONMAN Triathlon Coach.
- Certified USMS Master Swim Coach
- Stand Up Paddle board trained oversight and instruction.
APPROACH AND STRUCTURE
We will meet on the beach in front of the Murphy Skating Rink. Wetsuits recommended. Plan to be in the water by 08:00 am. There will be time boxed sessions focusing on the following outcomes:
- A supervised and structured workout aimed a training with a purpose. (not merely a point-to-point swim)
- Open water safety and safety strokes.
- Pack positioning/seeding; dealing with congestion, crowds and anxiety.
- Deep water starts, beach starts & dive starts.
- Sighting and open water navigation in a “line.”
- Breathing; demystifying the second vs. third stroke breathing patterns.
- Drafting from both the side as well as the feet.
- Multiple strategies for turning at turn buoys.
- Open water exits and Transition One strategies.
WHAT YOU RECEIVED AT OUR OPEN WATER CLINICS
- EventHorizon swim cap.
- A workout program with workouts designed by EH coaches for high performance swimming.
- Tutorial videos on how to effectively swim with a purpose.
- An interactive dashboard developed by EventHorizon coaches for field tests .
- A comprehensive swimming eBook developed by EH coaches summarizing all of the clinic outcomes.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Castle Island is part of the DCR network of state parks and Pleasure Bay is open for public swimming.
- Parking is free at Castle Island.
- Public restrooms are available at the clinic in the Murphy Skating Rink.
- Outdoor showers are available at the clinic at the Murphy Skating Rink.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
** THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR IS FULLY VACCINATED.
**EVENTHORIZON ENDURANCE SPORT RECOMMENDS THAT ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS BE FULLY VACCINATED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SMALL GROUP TRAINING EVENT.
**PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SENT A LIABILITY WAIVER TO SIGN UPON REGISTRATION
**WETSUITS RECOMMENDED
***INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. REFUNDS ONLY IF THERE IS INCLEMENT WEATHER .(Heavy rain/Thunder)
