Ocean Swim Intro Course (Level 1) - Blouberg

The Intro Course consists of 4 guided sessions at a protected beach, which creates an ideal setting for swimmers new to open water.

Course Overview

Dates:

Sat 8 Feb, Sat 15 Feb, Sun 23 Feb, Sat 1 Mar

Time: 09h00-10h00

Location: Kleinbaai, Blouberg

What you'll learn:

• How to handle cold water
• Skills such as sighting and breathing techniques
• Building up to swimming 800m in cold water
• Strength & conditioning exercises

Entry requirements:

To sign up, you need to be able to swim at least 200m (8x25m lengths) continuously in a pool.

Equipment needed:

• Swimming costume
• Goggles
• Tow float (available for purchase)
• Wetsuits are optional
• (Branded silicone swim cap provided)

At the end of the course, there's an option to continue onto our Level 2 Intro Course, provided that you are comfortable swimming at least 800m in open water.

Tickets:

Guest ticket - New swimmer: R975

Guest ticket - Repeat swimmer: R780

(For guest tickets, sign up as a Swim Pods Guest under "Memberships")

Registration opens 25 January 08h00, and closes 5 February 23h55, or when tickets sell out.

Payment via EFT, follow details upon checkout.

NB: Reference CTO Name Surname (e.g. CTO Pete Johnson)

We look forward to guiding you on your open water journey!