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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.

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:

Currently we are looking at this course meeting once a week for 4 sessions.

Outlook for start of program: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, meeting at 6:15pm 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.

Visit our Swim Gear page here: Swim Gear

Venue details and directions:

See the location link above for directions and venue details.

Cancellations:

We require 72 hours to guarantee a full refund. If you cancel with less than 72 hours notice, we will do our best to find another person to take your place. Please contact us as soon as possible if, after registering, attending becomes a concern!

Transfers:

Give us enough advanced notice and we'd be happy to transfer your registration to a future program.

Participants under 18:

If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign your liability waiver form when you arrive for the  program.

Register/Sign-Up:

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