Invest in yourself and improve your open water swimming skills for a safer and more rewarding swim experience. We want you to be prepared too and we want open water swimming to be something you embrace versus something you fear if you are a new swimmer . These clinics are good for you if: You're a good swimmer but don't have open water experience or you haven't been in the water for awhile,. You're just rusty on your OWS and racing skills You're looking for tips and pointers to improve your stroke and technique in open water. Swimmers who are new to open water swimming in lakes or ocean venues. New triathletes who are trying out a new sport even if you're a good pool swimmer. Triathletes and swimmers who haven't been in the water for awhile. Open water swimmers looking to improve skills and gain more comfort in the water. We are segmenting our clinics into two clinics depending on your open water skills and comfort level. However, swimmers of all abilities are welcome to any of the cli
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Santa Cruz, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
