Open Water Swim CHICAGO

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 14 YEARSOpen Water Swim CHICAGO was launched in 2012 to help new triathletes and novice swimmers experience open water swimming in a safe, non-intimidating environment. Since inception, more than 20,000 participants have directly enhanced their swim abilities from our clinics and special events! These community-focused sessions provide participants with expert coaching, gear check, wetsuit rental opportunities, life guard support and post-event socials with fellow participants and coaches. While we're best known for developing aspiring adults, OWS Chicago also serves experienced triathletes looking to refresh their skills and/or push themselves with fellow enthusiasts. Veterans often enroll in the Swim-On-Your-Own or the competitive Aquathlon options to stay focused on their performance goals. EVENT OPTIONSThe Open Water Swim CHICAGO series features three ways to participate:   1.  Open Water Swim Clinics: Small group swim instruction for beginner, int