Beginner Introductory Training.

The Program.  If you are not ready for the intermediate Summer Swim Training (see below), you can sign up for our 5-week beginner program, which could get you up to speed for the intermediate-level Summer Swim Training.  

Workouts and Schedule 

      • The 5-week program begins on Monday, April 10, 2023 and ends on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
      • Mondays and Wednesdays at the Magic Island Lagoon meeting at 5:15 p.m., entering the water at 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays meeting at the main Magic Island restroom next to the Magic Island parking lot starting at 9:00 a.m.

Tuition.  A flat rate of $95.  Come once, twice or three times a week.

If you’re unsure if this is for you: Fill out the pre-program questionnaire and one of our coaches will contact you.  We will also send an email announcement before we start on April 10, with details on where to meet the group.

Intermediate Swimmer Technique Clinic

Workouts and Schedule 

      • The 5-week program begins on Monday, April 10, 2023 
      • Mondays and Wednesdays at the Magic Island Lagoon meeting at 5:15 p.m., entering the water at 5:30 p.m.

Tuition.  A flat rate of $50.  

Next Steps:  We will send an email announcement before we start on April 10, with details on where to meet the group.

Mondays and Wednesdays only.  Contingent on having adequate numbers and coaching.  Cost: flat rate of $50.  

Tuition Costs and Pay Buttons

The BC Summer Swim Program.

Prepares intermediate-level swimmers for the Waikiki Rough Water Swim on Saturday, September 4, 2023 and the North Shore Swim Series (NSSS) of four races between June 10 and July 22, 2023.

      • Most of our swimmers participate in NSSS races, either competitively or just for fun. The program builds knowledge and confidence in the ocean, beginning with stroke technique, ocean swimming skills, and long endurance swims.
      • The 15-week program begins with workouts on Saturday, May 22, 2023.  Weekend workouts will parallel the five North Shore races, alternating weekend practice sessions on the course of the next race with the race itself the following weekend.
      • We will work with a range of intermediate-to-advanced swimmers, including confident pool swimmers who want to build their open ocean abilities, as well as established ocean racers. We all have a lot to gain from training together in a group, especially when it comes to safety.

Workouts

There are 45 in-person workouts (three per week), beginning with the workout on Saturday, May 22, 2023, and concluding with the Waikiki Rough Water Swim on September 4, 2023.

Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays at Magic Island lagoon at 5:15 p.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. on the North Shore of Oahu and various other locations (TBA).

Tuition

Once a week $160; twice a week $270; or three times a week $310.

-Drop in rates:

Weekday $10

Weekend $15

Fill out the pre-program questionnaire to provide information about yourself and your qualifications to do this excellent training program.



Tuition Costs and Pay Buttons

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