Open Water Swim Clinics
Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Past event
Richmond, Virginia
Event summary
Get ready to make a splash at the Open Water Swim Clinics taking place in the scenic Richmond, Virginia, at Huguenot Flatwater Park. Scheduled from May 11th to July 27th, 2025, these engaging clinics will be held on select Sundays, offering athletes of all levels a unique opportunity to enhance their open water swimming skills.
Led by the accomplished James Crabb, a 2012 Olympic Trials Athlete and three-time Masters National Champion, each 3-hour session is designed to equip participants with essential techniques and strategies for success in the open water. Athletes will benefit from cold water acclimation practices, tips on avoiding panic, and expert guidance on open water techniques, sighting efficiency, drafting, and navigating currents. Plus, participants can indulge in complimentary snacks and receive personalized video analysis to further refine their skills. Don't miss this chance to elevate your swimming game while enjoying the beauty of nature!
Led by the accomplished James Crabb, a 2012 Olympic Trials Athlete and three-time Masters National Champion, each 3-hour session is designed to equip participants with essential techniques and strategies for success in the open water. Athletes will benefit from cold water acclimation practices, tips on avoiding panic, and expert guidance on open water techniques, sighting efficiency, drafting, and navigating currents. Plus, participants can indulge in complimentary snacks and receive personalized video analysis to further refine their skills. Don't miss this chance to elevate your swimming game while enjoying the beauty of nature!
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Join Primal Endurance Head Coach and Founder, James Crabb (2012 Olympic Trials Athlete, 3-time Masters National Champion, DownRiverRip Course Record Holder) at Huguenot Flatwater Park for Open Water Swim Clinics April 13th, May 11th, June 22nd, and July 27th.
These 3-hour sessions offer a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the open water. Athletes receive free snacks, a video analysis, and ample tips from an experienced open water endurance athlete. The following skills will be discussed and practiced in great detail:
-Cold Water Acclimation
-Avoiding Panic
-Open Water Technique
-Sighting Efficiency
-Drafting and Pack Swimming
-Current Navigation
These 3-hour sessions offer a deep dive into what it takes to succeed in the open water. Athletes receive free snacks, a video analysis, and ample tips from an experienced open water endurance athlete. The following skills will be discussed and practiced in great detail:
-Cold Water Acclimation
-Avoiding Panic
-Open Water Technique
-Sighting Efficiency
-Drafting and Pack Swimming
-Current Navigation
Location
Huguenot Flatwater Park Trail, Richmond, 23235, VA, United States
Open Water Swim Clinics
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