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Intermediate – Advanced Specialist
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OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Beyond the lane rope. The ocean awaits.
Duration
60 – 120 minutes
Sessions
Flexible · event-targeted
Level
Intermediate – Advanced
About This Program
The ocean plays by different rules. No black line to follow, no walls to push off, no lane rope to keep you straight — just you, the water, and everything you're made of. Our Open Water Swimming program bridges the gap between pool competence and genuine ocean or dam confidence. We prepare you for Cape Town's iconic swims — the Robben Island Crossing, the Two Oceans Swim, Midmar Mile, and beyond — with pool-based conditioning sets, open-water simulation, and the mental strategies that separate finishers from those who almost started.
Key Benefits
Pool-to-ocean transition made smooth & safe
Sighting, navigation & current management
Event-specific preparation — Robben Island, Midmar & more
Mental resilience for distance & conditions
Builds the endurance engine open water demands
What You'll Learn
- Efficient long-distance freestyle
- Open-water sighting & navigation
- Current & chop management
- Feed station & pacing strategy
- Cold-water acclimatisation training
What's Included
- Event-targeted training plan
- Pool simulation sets
- Sighting & navigation drills
- Mental prep coaching
- Event entry & race-day strategy support
Open Water Swimming
Personalised Pricing
Contact us for a tailored quote
Duration60 – 120 minutes
FrequencyFlexible · event-targeted
LevelIntermediate – Advanced
First trial at an introductory rate.
Sibling discounts available.
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