Ocean Swim Clinic 2026

Description

Join us for an ocean swim clinic on Tuesday, July 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Wallis Sands State Park. Coaches Anne Torrez, Amanda Smith, Bob Fernald and Betsy Sandberg will lead you through all you need to know to have a safe and enjoyable training experience in the ocean. This clinic is appropriate for beginners to advanced swimmers. We will break up into groups based on comfort and experience level. This is a great opportunity if you're training for an ocean swim event or triathlon, or if you're looking to get more comfortable and knowledgeable about swimming in the ocean.

Personal Swim buoys are REQUIRED for this clinic. You will not be allowed to enter the water without a swim buoy! We will have some extras on hand for those who haven't received theirs before the clinic, but please order one for your own use. You can purchase one HERE and use code 2026triityourway for a 20% discount. This code is also valid on other gear on their website like wetsuits, goggles, swimsuits and other gear. Wetsuits are strongly recommended if you are not acclimated to cold water temps, as temps can vary greatly in the ocean, even in the warmer months.

We are thrilled to support GoMOWSA as our Non Profit Partner for the clinic. Please join us in supporting this wonderful organization by adding a donation to your registration. Donations will be matched up to the amount of proceeds from the clinic.

Tuesday, July 28th, 5:30-7:30 PM Wallis Sands State Park, Rye, NH Please be sure to check your email the day of the clinic for any last minute updates or changes due to weather or water conditions.

Topics covered will include:

Safety and reading ocean conditions Current/tide, how to spot rip currents, how to get out of it if you get in one Marine life, surfers Duck diving/navigating swimming into/with/alongside waves Sighting in various conditions Running start/positioning in the water Exiting the water/running to Transition How to swim most efficiently Race strategy/positioning

Please be sure to check your email the day of the clinic for any last minute updates or changes due to weather or water conditions.

Inclement Weather date: Clinic will go on in the rain. If we are experiencing inclement weather or dangerous conditions, we will make every effort to reschedule the clinic on Wednesday, July 29th.

Poor water quality plan: If water quality tests fail the week of the clinic, clinic location may be changed or clinic may be rescheduled to Wednesday, July 29th.

Refund policy : If clinic is cancelled with no rescheduled date, a refund less the runsignup processing fees will be provided to registered participants. No refunds can be given if clinic location changes, or if the clinic is moved to our planned backup date, due to unforeseen circumstances including weather and water quality. If clinic must be completely cancelled by organizers due to low registration or other unforseen circumstances more than 24 hours preceding the clinic, a refund less the Runsignup processing fees will be provided. No refunds will be provided if participants do not show up at the clinic, or if your plans change and you are unable to make the clinic.