Open Water Swimming 2024

Open Water Swimming Programs

Embark on a journey of discovery as we unlock the secrets of safe, fun open water swimming, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate vast bodies of water easily. From teenagers honing their racing prowess to young adults seeking to conquer the waves and even masters refining their techniques, there's a place for everyone in our immersive, transformative program. Join us and embrace the thrill of the open water!

No open water swimming experience is required, but general swimming knowledge is mandatory. With registration, swimmers will receive a KYC swim cap, towel and buoy. Swimmers will have to purchase a nonrefundable $60 one-year Triathlon Ontario membership, a link will be sent after registration. Before proceeding with your selected program, swimmers are required to attend a safety information seminar and pass a swim test. All programs are taught by a Swim Canada and Triathlon Canada certified coach.

Intro to Open Water Swimming (Ages 12 - 14)

Bringing swimmers from no idea to no fear! While open water swimming may be intimidating, KYC offers an incredible program to enhance a swimmer’s confidence while gaining the necessary tools to be safe in deep and big bodies of water.

This program is suitable for swimmers aged 12 - 14 with a background in swimming. All swimmers must be able to swim 400m consistently in a pool. After achieving the requirements, this program will be offered for 4 weeks at a time, swimming 2 times a week with a group size of 10 participants.

Swimmers will have to purchase a nonrefundable $60 one-year Triathlon Ontario membership, a link will be sent after registration.

Schedule: Monday and Friday Evenings: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn to Race (Ages 15 - 17)

Learn to Race is a great way to get comfortable with open water swimming while learning the aspects and skills of racing. The targeted learning outcomes include safety protocols, water comfort, navigation, emergency response, racing strategies, and more! Swimmers will learn not only how to race, but how to be safe and comfortable while open-water swimming.

This program is suitable for swimmers aged 15 - 17 with a background in swimming. All swimmers must be able to swim 400m consistently in a pool. After achieving the requirements, this program will be offered for 4 weeks at a time, swimming 4 times a week with a group size of 10 participants.

Swimmers will have to purchase a nonrefundable $60 one-year Triathlon Ontario membership, a link will be sent after registration.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings: 6:00am - 8:00am

Young Adult (Ages 18 - 24)

Participants in the Young Adult program will not only enhance their water comfort, safety, and race skills, but also develop practical skills such as mastering sighting techniques and emergency protocols. They'll build endurance and gain environmental awareness, all while emphasizing communication and etiquette during races. The program fosters a culture of feedback and continuous improvement, guiding participants towards their personal goals in open water swimming.

The Young Adult program is suitable for swimmers aged 18 - 24 with a background in swimming. All swimmers must be able to swim 400m consistently in a pool. No open water swimming experience required. After achieving the requirements, this program will be offered for 4 weeks at a time, swimming 3 times a week with a group size of 10 participants.

Swimmers will have to purchase a nonrefundable $60 one-year Triathlon Ontario membership, a link will be sent after registration.

Schedule: Monday and Thursday Mornings: 6:00am - 8:00am and Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Masters (Ages 25+)

Swimmers will focus on endurance and refining techniques, emergency protocols, and environmental awareness. Masters is very similar to the Young Adult program; a primary focus will be on endurance, navigation, and basic swim etiquette for leisure and racing scenarios. This program focuses on personal goals and development while providing a safe environment for swimmers to excel.

The Masters program is suitable for swimmers aged 25+ with a background in swimming. All swimmers must be able to swim 400m consistently in a pool. No open water swimming experience required. After achieving the requirements, this program will be offered for 4 weeks at a time, swimming 3 times a week with a group size of 10 participants.

Swimmers will have to purchase a nonrefundable $60 one-year Triathlon Ontario membership, a link will be sent after registration.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday Mornings: 6:00am - 8:00am and Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Questions?

Contact us!

Samantha Mastel-Marr
Open Water Swimming Coach
swimming@kingstonyachtclub.ca

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