Level 1 Intro to Open Water Swimming Clinic 11th and 18th September 2023
Level 1 Intro to Open Water Swim Clinic
Quay Swim Lake Mychett Coleford Bridge road
This course is suitable for triathletes and swimmers who want to overcome their fears in open water, build confidence, as well as learn how to sight, navigate and swim in a straight line. It will also cover drafting techniques to save you time and energy, and how to complete mass starts competently and effectively.
Open water swimming on Mondays from 530pm - 630pm
2 dates for Booking:
 Monday 11th September 2023 1730 to 1830 Monday 18th September 2023 1730 to 1830
Arrive from 5pm to be ready in the water for 530pm sharp.
Level I: Intro to Open Water Swimming
We will teach you lots of tips and tricks learnt from 20 years of training, competing and coaching triathlons and open water swimming.
This session will last for approximately 60 minutes including classroom theory followed by a practical open water coaching session. Please make sure you arrive promptly with your wetsuit on.
The theory and practical will cover basics as outlined below as well as splitting you into groups based on your swim pacing, skill set and experience.
Theory
Choosing the right goggles and fitting for open water
Body glide - where to apply and why
Wetsuit fitting techniques
Relaxing in the water - sports psychology interventions and mantras
Sighting and breathing techniques for open water
Safety in open water for swimming and positioning / warding techniques
Entering the water in a lake to acclimatise to the cold
Overcoming fears and anxieties in group swimming
Practising close proximity swimming
Mass open water starts practice
Drafting methods and positioning in a group
Turns around buoys and positioning before reaching them
Practical Session
Safety - i.e. arm in the air, water safety cover etc
Colour swim caps
Partner up
Wetsuit fit
Goggles fit
Entry to water
Relaxed breathing controlling and quieting your mind
Breathing moving to first buoy
Double sighting from bank/jetty and in the water
Drafting with partner to next buoy
Tapping feet and close proximity with partner
Turns around sets of buoys
One loop of rectangle to practice everything in group
The aim of the day is to leave the Quay Swim Mychett open water swimming Lake a more confident and skilful open water swimmer!
Please complete a swim time trial of 400 metres in the week prior to attending the open water swimming course. Please email your time to speedyswimming@gmail.com
