Practice Swims

 

Ocean swims start Monday May 31st,  2010 – 6pm

Come and join other open water swimmers preparing for VOWSA’s 2010 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.

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

Where: In front of the lifeguard tower at Kitsilano Beach
When: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm for safety briefing and check-in, swimming by 6:30 pm.
First practice: Monday, May 31st
Last practice: Monday, August30th

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

Cost: $4 drop-in; $40.00 season membership  (Please note: as of this year, season membership 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)

Season Opener Social will be on Thursday, June 17th (after the swim!) at the Sunset Grill Restaurant, 2204 York Avenue – two minutes walk up from the beach.

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.