Summer Swim
- Date Wed 20th May 2026 - Tue 15th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Quakertown, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20 - $186.50
- Races 6 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Summer Swim event in Quakertown, Bucks, running from May 20th to September 15th, 2026! This exciting Open Water Swim Program is perfect for athletes eager to take their swimming beyond the confines of a pool and into the great outdoors. Whether you're gearing up for your first triathlon or looking to enhance your race-day performance, this program will help you build confidence and master essential open water swimming skills.
With sessions taking place on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 9 AM, participants will enjoy a safe, designated swim area featuring a 1/2 mile marked course. Open to swimmers of all experience levels, the program emphasizes skill development in calm to moderate water conditions, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported. Don't miss the chance to participate in specialized clinics on May 31st and June 17th, designed to refine your swimming technique and boost your confidence in the water. Embrace the thrill of open water swimming and make this summer unforgettable!
With sessions taking place on Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 9 AM, participants will enjoy a safe, designated swim area featuring a 1/2 mile marked course. Open to swimmers of all experience levels, the program emphasizes skill development in calm to moderate water conditions, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and supported. Don't miss the chance to participate in specialized clinics on May 31st and June 17th, designed to refine your swimming technique and boost your confidence in the water. Embrace the thrill of open water swimming and make this summer unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
OPEN WATER SWIM PROGRAM
Take your swimming beyond the pool and into the real world. Our Open Water Swim Program is designed to help athletes build confidence, overcome open water anxiety, and become a more efficient open water swimmer.
Whether you're training for your first triathlon or looking to sharpen your race-day performance, this program focuses on the skills that matter most when the black line disappears.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Safe, designated swim area with clear boundaries'
* Easy water access for athletes of varying experience levels
* Calm to moderate water conditions suitable for skill development
* 1/2 mile marked course
* On course support and safety personnel
DATES: Wednesday times are 6pm - 8pm
Weekends are 7am - 9am
Wednesday May 20
Sunday May 31
Sunday Jun 7
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 22
Wednesday July 8
Sunday July 19
Wednesday July 22
Saturday August 1
Sunday August 16
Wednesday August 26
Wednesday September 9
WHO ITS FOR:
* Triathletes of all levels
* Swimmers transitioning from pool to open water
* Athletes preparing for open water races or events
* Anyone looking to feel stronger and more comfortable outside the pool
THINGS TO KNOW
* You MUST wear a SWIM BUOY when in the water
* You MUST CHECK IN AND OUT from the water
* NO BATHROOMS at the venue or parking lot
* PARKING AT 800 HELLER RD
* 1 mile from the Richland Township Rail Trail
OWS CLINIC INFO - MAY 31 AND JUNE 17TH
* One Hour Coached Clinic; Second hour available to practice
* Focus on confidence, efficiency, and race-day executionnot just distance
* Small group format with individualized coaching and real-time feedback
* Technique refinement: sighting, breathing patterns, stroke efficiency, pacing
* Build comfort in visibility changes, and unpredictable environments
* Strategic coaching to reduce panic, conserve energy, and improve performance
FORT POOL SWIMS:
* 15 Thursday Morning Swims at the Fort
* Coached Practice
Take your swimming beyond the pool and into the real world. Our Open Water Swim Program is designed to help athletes build confidence, overcome open water anxiety, and become a more efficient open water swimmer.
Whether you're training for your first triathlon or looking to sharpen your race-day performance, this program focuses on the skills that matter most when the black line disappears.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Safe, designated swim area with clear boundaries'
* Easy water access for athletes of varying experience levels
* Calm to moderate water conditions suitable for skill development
* 1/2 mile marked course
* On course support and safety personnel
DATES: Wednesday times are 6pm - 8pm
Weekends are 7am - 9am
Wednesday May 20
Sunday May 31
Sunday Jun 7
Wednesday June 17
Saturday June 22
Wednesday July 8
Sunday July 19
Wednesday July 22
Saturday August 1
Sunday August 16
Wednesday August 26
Wednesday September 9
WHO ITS FOR:
* Triathletes of all levels
* Swimmers transitioning from pool to open water
* Athletes preparing for open water races or events
* Anyone looking to feel stronger and more comfortable outside the pool
THINGS TO KNOW
* You MUST wear a SWIM BUOY when in the water
* You MUST CHECK IN AND OUT from the water
* NO BATHROOMS at the venue or parking lot
* PARKING AT 800 HELLER RD
* 1 mile from the Richland Township Rail Trail
OWS CLINIC INFO - MAY 31 AND JUNE 17TH
* One Hour Coached Clinic; Second hour available to practice
* Focus on confidence, efficiency, and race-day executionnot just distance
* Small group format with individualized coaching and real-time feedback
* Technique refinement: sighting, breathing patterns, stroke efficiency, pacing
* Build comfort in visibility changes, and unpredictable environments
* Strategic coaching to reduce panic, conserve energy, and improve performance
FORT POOL SWIMS:
* 15 Thursday Morning Swims at the Fort
* Coached Practice
Races
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OWS All Access Pass
Incl. $11.50 Fee
Wed 20th May 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$186.50
12 total sessions On Water Support Provided -
OWS Clinic MAY
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Sun 31st May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$80.50
OWS clinic - coached to focus on sighting, improving open water swim comfort and technique -
OWS Clinic JUNE
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Wed 17th June 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$80.50
OWS clinic - coached to focus on sighting, improving open water swim comfort and technique -
DROP in May 20th
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Wed 20th May 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 13 MAY -
Fort Pool Swims - ALL ACCESS FORT POOL Pass
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Thu 28th May 2026 (5:45AM EDT)
$160.00
OPENS 11 MAY -
Fort Pool Swim Drop In
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 28th May 2026 (5:45AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 11 MAY
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521 Heller Rd, Quakertown, 18951, PA, United States
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