Name: Sasamat Open Water Mini Camp - July 13/14
Start: 2024-07-13T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-07-13T10:00:00-07:00
Location: White Pine Beach Rd, Port Moody, BC V3H, Canada

$Sasamat Open Water Mini Camp - July 13\/14$

Are you a beginner to Open Water ? Have you signed up for an open water event or a triathlon? and never have swam in open water ? Are you feeling a little anxious ?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, this is the session for you !
We will be offering a 2 day mini Open Water camp at Sasamat lake, Port Moody, BC
July 13-14 2024
We will be covering the following:
How to get ready for swimming in open water, acclimatizing to cold water.
What are the Triathlon BC Rules for swimming? wet suit or no wet suit ?
How to swim around the buoy, how to sight in open water, and how to control your breathing
How to stay calm and stay focused through out your event and being a able to navigate through the course
Suitable for anyone who is doing their first open water swim, or triathlon, or thinking of getting into this sport.
Must be able to swim 400m comfortably. Wetsuit not required, but suggested, as the water may still be a bit cold in May
Coached by Chris Ostenstad, a long distance open water swimmer and triathlete.