Salts Bay Monthly Swims: swim heads west for 500 metres and back (1km total) with 2 turnaround buoys.
Sunday February 15:

- Rookie 1km/ 2km 8:30am SHARP start!
- 3km/ 4km 8am SHARP start.
- 10km Tempo Run 6:30am start. Pay for Run Get Swim Free!

Minimum Safety Standard: 500 metres to 1km non-stop freestyle.
Water Safety: Coach Spot on his SUP & paddler(s) on board(s)

Rookie 1km swim: 1 lap of 1km course or 2km swim: 2 laps of 1km course

Experienced Swimmer? We have a 3 - 4km Swim which starts 30 minutes prior to 1km/ 2km.

Please be early - make sure you are there 15 minutes before start.

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Meet: turn off opposite 71 Lambton Parade, Swansea Heads down “no name” road & the end of the beach next to the car park.

Blacksmiths Swim Repeats - it’s a beauty!

We swim around 1, 2 or 3 buoys set 150 metres off the beach!
First swim is a warm-up around 1 buoy (300 metres return), 2 buoys (400 metres) or 3 buoys (500 metres).
We do 6 - 8 swims total with options for slower, intermediate & faster swimmers as above. Inshort, slower swimmers swim shorter & faster swimmers swim further.
We rest for a 2 - 3 minutes after each swim & go again! Everyone starts together & heads towards buoy #1. If you have overcooked it simply sit one out!

Minimum SAFETY standard? You need to be able to swim 1km non-stop freestyle (without flippers) to do this swim. Ideally you have attended one of our rookie swims. If not, please be aware that Coach Spot will be directing the swims from out the back on his SUP or on the beach & NOT necessarily at the back with the slower swimmers.
Why do this? This is the single best swim we offer to get into shape - it is painful but very rewarding!

Rookie Ocean Swim Clinics: Salts Bay, Blacksmiths Beach, Caves Beach, Spoon Rocks & Horseshoe (Newcastle)
We swim in/ out through the surf with faster swimmers going further! Coach Spot will be a the back with the slower swimmers!

These are ideal for anyone scared of the open water! We have an emphasis on the following:
- swimming in deeper water to build confidence.
- swimming with people of equal ability.
- getting in/ out through the waves.
- surf skills including learning to catch waves.
Coach Spot stays at the back with slower swimmers & faster swimmers get the chance to swim further!
* Minimum Safety Standard: 500 metres - 1km non-stop freestyle without flippers. You should be able to quote a time for 500 metres or 1km!
Not Ready? Visit our pool squad page here

Norah Head Adventure Swim: we start at Cabbage Tree Harbour Boat Ramp. We swim 150 metres out & turn right heading south behind kids rock pool to the west end of Lighthouse Beach (500 metres)! We re-group & faster swimmers swim back to Coach Spot! We head around the next reef to east end of Lighthouse Beach (500m)! We re-group here & faster swimmers swim back to Coach Spot! We then swim out from this beach 250 metres hugging the reef before heading back to the beach (500m). We re-group on the way back to Cabbage Tree Harbour at the west end of Lighthouse Beach!
Distance: 5 x 500 metre swims (2.5km) with option to miss the middle one (2km total). Faster swimmers will swim 3 - 4km.
Water Safety: Coach Spot will be at the back on his SUP with slower swimmers!
* Minimum Safety Standard: 1km+ non-stop freestyle under 25 minutes.
* Meet: Cabbage Tree Harbour Boat Ramp at the bottom of Bald St, Norah Head.
Click here for Strava Map. NOTE - we have 2 back up swim venues if wind & swell are not favorable!

Belmont Baths Swims: We meet Belmont Baths corner Brooks Parade & Maude St. DO NOT bring valuables!

Wednesday, December 31 8am Rookies & Kids

Enduro Swim: we swim between 300 metres & 500 metres between Belmont Baths Belmont 16 Footers - faster swimmers go further! We rest every 300 - 500 metres & repeat for 75 minutes!
Minimum Safety Standard: 1km non-stop freestyle under 23 minutes!

Adult Rookies/ Kids: we swim between 200 metres & 400 metres between Belmont Baths Belmont 16 Footers - faster swimmers go further! We rest every 300 - 500 metres & repeat for 60 minutes. Coach Spot will be on his #SUP
Minimum Safety Standard: 500 metres to 1km non-stop freestyle - you should be able to quote a time for 500 metres. Kids please visit kids page here

Salts Bay Enduro Swim

Faster swimmers swim further & slower swimmers go shorter as per map!
We swim slow on the way down with ability levels stopping when the faster swimmers do 500 metres. All swimmers then have 30 seconds+/- rest.
We then swim back quicker - it’s great to see if you are pacing correctly.
We repeat for 75 minutes!

Adult Rookies & Kids 8am - we swim 6 x 200 - 400 metres as above with Coach Spot on his #SUP
KIDS -check out our “Kids” page here as minimum standards apply!
AND we mix it up with swim & nipper board!

Meeting Point: Turn off opposite 71 Lambton Parade, Swansea Heads down “no name” road. We meet at the end of the beach next to the car park.

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Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle Open Water Clinics:
Where? Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle Harbour meeting beach end of car park - location link here
Who for? For people new to open water swimming, scared of the open water or just to refresh before doing an open water squad. Make sure you can swim 500 metres non-stop freestyle as this is our safety standard. This should be done in a pool (no flippers) & if you can, please give Coach Spot a time.

Other Swims? For experienced swimmers we have an earlier Open Water Enduro Swim (2 - 4km+ total over our 500 metre course). Timetable/ Bookings here

Here’s how it works…
1. We do an intro chat with Coach Spot going through open water basics.
- how to get in the water & at what speed to start swimming so you pace yourself correctly.
- learn to navigate. Coach will show you some lift & look tips so you swim in a straight line.
- learn to swim with other people around you just like an ocean swim or triathlon without panicking.
- chill out tips in case you panic!
2. We do a short warm up swim in shallow water parallel to the beach to give you confidence. Coach Spot is on his Stand Up Paddle Board to ease your fears.
3. We do 1 or more swim loop(s) of a 200 metres around 2 marker buoys to give you some deeper water experience & confidence. We repeat this a second time to practice our new skills. Coach Spot is on his Stand Up Paddle Board to ease your fears.
4. We swim a deeper water longer swim loop (400 - 500 metres) with 2 or 3 markers buoys to conquer your fears! Coach Spot stays at the back during this swim on his Stand Up Paddleboard so you simply have to hold onto the board to get your breath back if you get scared. We repeat this swim at a faster speed!

What you need to do:
1. Make sure you can swim 500 metres non-stop freestyle as this is our safety standard. This should be done in a pool (no flippers) & if you can, please give Coach Spot a time.
2. Register online asap here - it’s important that we know you are coming in advance. Reminder we have a swim for experienced swimmers at 8am with timetable link here
3. Arrive early to the venue - usually Coach Spot will be running a squad so come & check out what the more experienced swimmers are doing.
4. Make sure you have a swim cap, goggles & swimmers. Some people wear wetsuits even when it’s warm. If you have one & are comfortable in it feel free to wear it. Wetsuits help you float so are a good option IF you are comfortable in it.