OPEN WATER

ADVANCED WORKSHOP

OCT 24, 2026 - 6:30 TO 10:00AM

NEXT DATE COMING SOON

This workshop is for swimmers who are already confident in open water and are ready to build towards bigger goals, whether that's your first 5km, a 10km, or an ultra-distance event like the Ultra Swim 33.3km.

Going further isn't just about more training. It's about swimming efficiently for longer, protecting your shoulders, finding a rhythm you can hold, and using your whole body to swim rather than relying on your arms alone. This session brings all of that together on land, in the pool and in the sea.

PROGRAMME

The morning is split into three parts: dryland, pool and open water.

Part 1: Functional Strength & Stability for Open Water (on land)

Core strength and conditioning exercises
Movement on land to keep you sharp over distance in the water
Shoulder stability and learning to swim with your back

Part 2: Technique for Distance (pool)

Applying pressure through your body
Holding your swimming posture over distance
Making the most of your legs over distance
Using your body for power and rhythm

Part 3: Open Water Skills (pool)

Swimming in a pack
Positioning around bottleneck buoys
Snack break and transfer to the open water

Part 4: Open Water Session (sea)

Sighting and awareness in open water
Putting your skills into practice: buoy turns, water entries and exits
Swimming through chop and with the waves
Debrief and finish

WHAT TO BRING

Exercise mat
Shorts and T-shirt for the dryland session
Swimwear, goggles and swim cap
Tow float for the sea session
Snack for the break
Towel
Water bottle

LOCATION & TIMINGS

6:30am – 8:00am
Dryland + pool session
Harrow International School

8:00am – 8:45am
Snack break + transfer to Kite Beach

8:45am – 10:00am
Open water session
Kite Beach, Dubai

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