Open water

STARTING

OCT 4, 2026

SwimTribe was born as a community of swimmers and triathletes who regularly swim in the waters of the UAE and abroad.

SwimTribe is a community built around a shared love for open water swimming. All open water sessions are free, voluntary and community-led, with guidance from our experienced coaches and group leaders.

Sessions focus on fitness, technique and swimming together as a group.

FIND YOUR PACK

We swim in three groups. Choose the pack that best matches your normal swim pace.

⚡ Lead Pack - around 1:40 per 100m

🦩 Mid Pack - around 2:00 per 100m

🎒 Back Pack - around 2:30 per 100m

These are a guide and can vary depending on the distance and conditions.

Not sure where you fit? Join us for a Sunday swim and we can help you find the right group.

BEFORE YOU JOIN

To join a SwimTribe open water swim, you must:

Complete the SwimTribe waiver
Have your own insurance covering open water swimming
Wear a swim buoy (you can buy one here)
Have previous open water swimming experience
Be able to swim 1,500m within 60 minutes

Open water swimming comes with risks, including changing conditions, currents, fatigue and drowning. Make sure you are comfortable swimming in open water and able to manage yourself in the conditions on the day.

Open water swimming is a different sport! It takes a strong mindset but also an applied technique. Watch our videos "How to swim in open water without getting tired" and "Fix these 5 mistakes ASAP", produced by MySwimPro and featuring our coaches Chris Bryan and Cristian Ciccioli.

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