Welcome to the Vancouver Open Water Swim Association

  

 

2012 Season

 

Details about the Schedule

Coming Soon 


Practice swims will begin in May, 2012  and are held every Monday and Thursday (except public holidays) until early September 1.  Further details will be posted here soon.

Please note: We are always looking for volunteers at the committee level and to help organise our events. Email us at the address on the ABOUT page or just drop down to the beach. Help us make our 2012 the best ever!

VOWSA Benefits

Enjoy the following benefits by registering for any of the events or signing up for the season pass for ocean swim practices:

  • Get fit
  • Meet new people
  • Learn to improve your swimming for open water races or triathlons
  • Enter to win gifts and prizes at any of the VOWSA races
  • Receive discounts

Who We Are

The Vancouver Open Water Swim Association is a registered Society under the Society Act of the Province of British Columbia. We are dedicated to creating safe and enjoyable open water swim opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. We are an entirely volunteer-driven, non-profit organization and have operated and grown the Series on that basis. And volunteers are always welcome!

Beneficiaries

bcsoProceeds from the Open Water Swim Series support BC Special Olympics, and the Vancouver Lifeguard Association.

BC Special Olympics provides individuals with mental disabilities the opportunity to enhance their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences.

The VLA’s  purpose is to raise public awareness of the needs of water safety, provide lifesaving and first aid training, offer lifeguard services for major public events and support sport competitions as a means of improving skills and abilities.