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LET’S GET YOU RACE READY!
Sign up for the OWS Camp for Triathletes - to build confidence and comfort in open water swimming, specifically for race day. This two-day camp aims at open water specific techniques to push you to achieve your best, during the swim-leg of your race!
You will learn about tides and currents, open-water sighting techniques, drownproofing techniques, entry, exit and turnaround techniques, speed and endurance drills, dealing with marine life, strengthening your mental resolve in the open water, and a practice timed triathlon-style 1.9 km swim, and e-certificates will be issued upon completion of the swim.
The camp will be divided into different sessions - multiple sea swims, as well as an interesting AV session! And breakfast is included on both days, for all the hungry swimmers!
Who is this recommended for?
This is designed for triathletes-in-training. You are eligible for this camp if you can swim non-stop in the pool for 1km
Geared for those competing in triathlons.
Geared for those doing the swim leg of the tri-relay
Athletes practicing for long distance races or expeditions must experience this session.
For swimmers travelling to Goa who want to swim up to 2km with safety & guidance, and local knowledge of seas and tides.
All swimmers must be 16 years and above to join the GOWSC Swim Camp.
When?
The camp commences at 7:00 am, on Saturday, and ends by 10:30 on Sunday.
Where?
Swimsea Beach Resort is our hospitality partner for the camp.
You may contact the resort for their best price for your stay here.
What does the camp include?
3 Open Water sessions, and two audio-visual based theory session on open water swimming and sports nutrition for swimmers.
Sessions typically last 90 mins with an instructor who knows the local waters, and rescue boards for safety and hydration.
Every session includes a safety briefing, information on tides and local beach knowledge. In addition, we teach the importance of sighting while swimming, drown proofing techniques, and the risks involved when swimming in open waters, such as marine life, boats, fishing nets, etc.
The session ends with a time trial (up to 1.9km) depending on ability.
On completion of the session, participants receive an e-certificate noting the distance completed.
Breakfast on both days.
What should you bring along?
Swimsuit, briefs, shorts or knee/full length swimwear is recommended. Being a warm tropical location, we do not recommend wetsuits as they cause excessive perspiration which can lead to dehydration.
A bottle of water + choice of electrolytes, fruits or snacks for post-swim recuperation.
Avoid eating anything at least 1 hour before the swim and alcohol for 12 hours before the session. Consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances before the session must be responsibly avoided as they are serious health and safety hazards in open waters.
Swimming goggles (carry extra just in-case) and bright coloured swimming caps are compulsory.
For jellyfish protection, use coconut oil, petroleum jelly or grease.
Sunscreen is not recommended as it is harmful to marine life. If absolutely necessary, please use reef-safe sunscreen. Your sunscreen should NOT contain oxybenzone, octinoxate and parabens, or butylparaben, octinoxate, triclosan, PABA, octocrylene, and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.
What are our Safety Precautions?
Participants will be given a safety briefing about the location and sea condition.
There will be Drishti lifeguards on duty, on land and in water, specifically for the participants of the camp.
All the instructors are trained in basic life skills and resuscitation under Drishti.
Safety of all swimmers is our main priority. Since sea conditions can be uncertain, whether or not a swimmer is allowed to swim, is on the discretion of GOWSC.
How to book / cancel?
All bookings are done online via the link shared.
In the event of cancellation by the participant upto a week prior to the event, 80% will be refunded excluding gateway fee, on informing us upto a week prior to the event. The balance 20% will be deducted toward pre-event expenses. After that there will be no refund.
In case of cancellation, due to unforeseen circumstances by the organizers, 80% will be refunded excluding gateway fee. The balance 20% will be deducted toward pre-event expenses.
For any questions please drop us a whatsapp message on +91 98340 09511 or email goaowsclub@gmail.com
Accomodation options:
High end:
1. Taj Vivanta, Caranzalem
Mid Range:
1. Hotel Crescent
2. Viranda do Mar
3. Clube Gasper Dias
Budget:
1. Sand Castle
2. Swim Sea
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