Open water swim group offer a safe place to swim in a group because the guide is there all the time with the sup board. Guide has safety equipment and first aid kit on the board. Every week participant has an opportunity to swim different location in Uusimaa. Mainly we will swim in the lakes, ponds or river but once or twice we may swim also in the ocean.
Groups introduction
Beginner group is for people who can swim at least 200 meters without breaks. This group is for you if you are just starting outdoor swimming. We will practice open water swim technique and safety. When you have finished this you may continue swimming in advanced beginner group if the skills is good enough. This group will start if there is at least three person.
Advanced beginner is for people who can swim at least 500 meters without breaks. This group is for you if you have take part before beginner group or similar course. We will swim peaceful pace and time to time we have some breaks. We will rehearse open water swim technique and safety on water. This group will start if there is at least four person.
Advanced group is for people who can swim 1000 meters without or with breaks. This group is for you if you have been swimming in open water a few years. We will swim peaceful pace and time to time we have some breaks. The longest swim will be between 2000 to 2500 meters. This group will start if there is at least four person.
Expert groups are for people who can swim 3000 to 4000 meters without breaks. These groups are for you if you have been swimming in open water a several years or you have been training swimming in competition level in pool. We will swim steady state pace but may also keep some breaks during the swims. At least one group will start if there is at least four person.
Mandatory equipment: swimsuit, colorful cap, goggles, swim buoy, wetsuit (cold waters) and towel.
Recommendable equipment: neoprene socks, hood/headband, cloves, warm clothes, energy and water.
If you don't have your own swim buoy, you can borrow from the organizer.
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Prices
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Beginner = 50€
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Beginner advanced & advanced = 80€
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Expert = 100€
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Expert + 3-4h swimtrek once a month = 159€
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Single payment = 15€ (if there is a space)
Registration is open xx.xx.xxxx - xx.xx.2025
By email trektoes(at)gmail.com. We need this information about you: first name and surname, year of birth, phone number, place to live, swim skills and health information. Which group you want to participant and do you need swim buoy.
When the registration is closed you can ask free space by phone +358 500 480086.
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The participants are not insured, so everyone should have valid accident and/or travel insurance. Participation at your own risk. The organizer has the right to make changes.