Practice Swims

Practice swims will begin May 31, 2012, Mondays and Thursdays, at 6pm.

Come and join other open water swimmers preparing for VOWSA’s 2012 swim series. These practices at Kitsilano Beach are perfect opportunities to meet new people and familiarize yourself with the challenges that await you in the open water. Distances vary (1 km-4 km) depending on your goals. You should be comfortable swimming 1 km in a pool.

You can sign up online for the Season Pass.

Or Drop-in at the beach.

Please bring the completed waiver, which you can download as a PDF file .  You can fill one out at the beach, but bringing your own will save us time.

Where: Check in by the trees close to the main tower
When: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm for safety briefing and check-in, swimming by 6:30 pm
First practice: May 31, 2012

Last practice: August 30, 2012

Please note – there are no swim practices on statutory holidays.

Cost: $5 Drop-in CAD per swim or $45 CAD for a Season Pass (Seasons Pass can be purchased ONLINE ONLY here)

Please note: Season Passes must be paid online.  See the registration page.  This will also qualify you for a discount on your Kits Challenge entry.
Facilities: Change rooms, washrooms, cold outdoor showers (!), concession stand, pay parking lot (very limited free on-street parking)

WETSUIT

Don’t have a wetsuit yet? A couple of great places to buy or rent wetsuits are International Diving Centre, 2572 Arbutus Street 604-736-2541,  Pacific Multisport, at 4391 Main St. 604-876-4833, and RossHales & Associates (Aqua Lung Canada), 1551 Johnston Street 604-644-8449.   They all carry a great selection of wetsuits, neoprene caps and goggles. Or check other suppliers on our sponsors page.  Please mention you heard of them through VOWSA.