Open Water Schedule
Next open water practice: September 14th at Aquatic Park. Sign up here: Aquatic Park Practice Sep 14
Open water meets:
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June 9th: Lake Del Valle 1.5K and 2.5K.Completed! -
August 17th: Santa Cruz Roughwater 1 mile.Completed! - September 28th: Western Zone Open Water Championships (for qualified swimmers). 1.25K, 2.5K, and 5K races.
Stay tuned for meet dates in 2025.
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Open Water Information
Our Open Water Swimming Guide is a great place to start learning about open water. This guide covers the key differences between open water and pool swimming, safety considerations, equipment list, wetsuit info, and what to expect during an open water swim.
Gear List
Please bring the following gear to open water practices and meets:
- Regular swimsuit
- A well-fitting wetsuit (at least 3mm thick in the torso, preferably 4mm thick)
- PASA Open Water Team cap (if you don't have one, you'll get one at practice)
- Goggles
- Sunscreen
- Anti-chafing balm, e.g. Body Glide
- Towel
- Warm clothes: parka, hat, shoes/boots, dry change of clothes
- Drinking water and snacks
- Mug to hold provided hot chocolate
- Camping chair
- Kickboard (for Aquatic Park practices only)
- Fins (for Aquatic Park practices only)
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