Interest: Open Water Quick Dip Confidence Course
We are gathering last-minute interest for this course. Please click the above "Sign-up..." link to add your interest for this course to proceed. Signing-up allows you to hold your place for registration in priority.
Program Summary:
This course is in response to demand for an open water course to take place prior to the Oliver Half Ironman coming up June 6th, 2010.
Our decision to run full Open Water Confidence Courses starting in June instead of May is primarily due to the need to keep participants moving in the significantly colder water temperatures of May. Such conditions are not supportive of the fairly in-depth Open Water Confidence Course.
With that in mind and yet the demand from the community to get a move on, we have come up with a plan for a course that could meet the need of your timeframe and the need for us and yourself to have a confident preparatory experience.
The goal of this course will be to ensure participants reach your event with confidence and some practice under your belt in conditions that are more similar to what you will experience. Focus will be on the most significant information to help you with your upcoming event and introduction to the ocean while staying warm with a good amount of swim practice. We would look to avoid the more challenging conditions that the ocean can present and ensure each of you gets in practice that fits with your confidence and experience.
To summarize, the sessions would primarily be swim practice in the ocean and giving you experience with the main areas that will assist to create more confidence going into your upcoming event.
Cost:
$125 + GST for 4 sessions (price may change to reflect interest for more days/week)
Pre-requisites:
Pre-requisites for this course are private lessons from a Sea Hiker coach, our Sensational Freestyle course, or by consultation with a Sea Hiker coach.
Is this for me?
See the above "Course Description" link to better determine if this course is suitable for you. If you are uncertain, please email us and we'll help you choose the best course for your needs.
Schedule:
Specifics are subject to participant interest, so let us know if you want once a week or twice a week and if there are times that are too early or too late.
Currently we are looking at this course meeting once a week for 4 sessions. Outlook for start of program: Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm with dryland discussion followed by a swim.
Requirements:
We require adequate thermal head gear (neoprene cap or hood) and gloves/booties. Wetsuits are mandatory for this course. Please email us for recommendations on wetsuits or cold water gear.
Venue details and directions:
The location will either be Jericho Beach or Ambleside Park.
Register/Sign-Up:
This is still in the planning stages. Please, click the above "Sign-up..." link to add your interest for this course to take place. This will provide you with priority to attend when registration opens and keep you updated about course developments.