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Open water swimming is a distinctly different experience from what you’re used to in the pool. The water is not only your medium – it is now your teammate, your opponent, and your obstacle course! Here you’ll learn some of the most important aspects of swimming smart in wild waters, whether you are new to the rolling waves or are on your 100th Alcatraz.

Diving in Open Water: Open Water Basics

Open water swimming is a distinctly different experience from what you're used to in the pool. The water is not only your medium - it is now your teammate, your opponent, and your obstacle course! Here you'll learn some of the most important aspects of swimming smart in wild waters. Full Blog Post.

Open Water Swimming Safety

Try to be on time and don’t jump in the water without telling anyone. On large group swims, we will have a sign-in sheet. Check in with the coach and sign-in sheet and sign-off when you get out. All swimmers will have signed waivers which includes contact and emergency contact information. The coach will give instructions for the day’s swim, go over the conditions, and answer any questions you may have. Full Blog Post.

Cold Water: Get Acclimatized!

Interested in trying a Winter swim in the San Francisco Bay? Join us for a Water World Swim weekly workout session on Sunday mornings at Aquatic Park. In the early season we do shorter sessions inside the cove, focusing on acclimatization, sighting, currents, swimming in pace groups and just having fun. Full Blog Post.

Perspectives on Alcatraz

With the right dedication and training, swimmers from all kinds of backgrounds can swim from Alcatraz. Read first hand accounts here! Full Blog Post.

Got questions? We've got answers! Check out the WWS FAQs and get answers to your questions about your upcoming swim.

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If you haven't taken a minute to like our the official WWS Facebook page, here's your chance! We regularly post pix & swim updates here!

Results Archive

Have you swam with us in an event swim? If yes, be sure to check out our Results Archive, to see your name listed in our Hall of Fame!