Swim smart adventures
Looking for a new challenge?
Interested to swim longer distances?
Want to spice up your open water swim life?
We have both expanded and rebranded this season and are now offering three different training and swimming programs: Explorer, Adventurer and Pioneer.
Training starts on Monday 23 February!
The first 3-months training will be done in the pool, gradually adding distance with a mix of technique, pacing, speed sets and a whole lot of easy swimming.
The second 3-months feature many more open water swim and the start of our epic day trips, overnight swim camping and our multi-day swim camps.
How about swimming to your campsite up Indian Arm?
What's Included
- All swim workouts, strength training and mobility training sessions
- Delivered online via Training Peaks with weekly coach monitoring
- Zoom webinars during Base phase to get everyone set up well
- An awesome group of like minded swimmers!
- WhatsApp chat group to share information, ask questions, plan swims etc.
Save The Dates:
We have pencilled in the follow dates for our trips, starting with shorter swims early in the season and building into the longer and more adventurous swims as the summer progresses, finishing with our 4-day Sunshine Coast swim camps.
- Sat 30 May - Sasamat Lake
- Sun 31 May - Sasamat Lake
- Sat 13 June - Kits to Jericho
- Sun 14 June - Kits to Jericho
- Sat 27 June - Full Jug Island
- Sun 28 June - Half Jug Island
- Sun 5 July - Spanish Banks
- Fri 10 - 11 July - Twin Islands (Overnight)
- July 24 - 27 - Sunshine Coast Swim Camp (Pioneer/Adventurer)
- Aug 7 - 10, Sunshine Coast Swim Camp (Explorer/Adventurer)
Note: we will be charging for these trip this year as we begin to expand Swim Smart Adventures!
We still have lots of work to do to prepare for these trips so additional details, including cost, registration, travel plans, accommodations etc. will be confirmed in due course.
For now we just want you to be able to save the dates and arrange time of work if needed.
If you are following one of the training plans below you will get a 10% discount on all the trips you qualify for.
Our new option this year, making open water swim trips and adventures more accessible to all.
Training program is 12-weeks and will get you swimming up to 4000m in the pool, giving you a strong base preparing you for these summer open water trips.
Dip your toes into the cool waters for fun ocean adventures of approximately 3k or up to 90 minutes.
Potential swims for you include the Deep Cove Donut, Half Jug Swim Walk, Kits to Jericho Shoreline Swim and the Lamb Bay Island Hopper.
We are frequently opening up new swim routes to explore and this program also sets you up well for the following events in BC
The Coho Swim 3k
Kits Challenge 3k
Canada Day Challenge 4k
The gateway to start your open water swimming adventures.
Last years distance swimming plan, now rebranded to Adventurer.
You are game for a bigger challenge, excited by the prospect of longer swims in the region of 5-7k offering you the the chance to adventure further.
Training program start with 12-weeks in the pool to build up to 4000m, then we build the distance as we shift into summer open water swimming.
You are in control. The further you go, the more adventures you can join, including all the Explorer trips plus:
The Full Jug, Twin Island Swim Camping, Spanish Banks Shoreline Swim and Ruby Lake Slalom and our 4-day summer swim camp and the following local events:
Kalamalka Lake 4.5k
Kits Challenge 6k
Rattlesnake Island 7k
The baby brother to our Pioneer group.
A half-marathon, if you like.
Last years marathon swimming plan, now rebranded to Pioneer.
Officially a marathon swim is 10km or longer, so you are keen to hit challenging milestones and swim further afield.
You'll explore new routes with us and set the standard for future swim camps.
Options include all the Explorer and Adventurer swim plus: Trail Islands, Ruby Lake and Down Indian Arm.
Training program starts with 12-weeks in the pool to build up to 6000m and then we develop longer and longer open water swims throughout the summer, giving you the option to complete a marathon swim towards the end of the season.
Let us help you get ready for local marathon events such as:
Around The Bay Challenge 10k
Skaha Lake Ultra 12k
Christina Lake 18k / 36k
our swim guides
Christine
Christine
Christine
I started swimming with Stewart as part of my preparation for my first Sprint triathlon back in 2017. Since then I have competed 3 sprint, 3 Olympic, 3 half Ironman and soon to be 2x Ironman Canada! I was on the VOWSA board in a variety of positions, most notably VP during the COVID years. After planning and several
adventure swims with f
I started swimming with Stewart as part of my preparation for my first Sprint triathlon back in 2017. Since then I have competed 3 sprint, 3 Olympic, 3 half Ironman and soon to be 2x Ironman Canada! I was on the VOWSA board in a variety of positions, most notably VP during the COVID years. After planning and several
adventure swims with friends I realized just how much fun you can have doing cool trips while swimming and now I really enjoy helping others achieve their big goals.
Alex
Christine
Christine
I started swimming with Stewart as part of my preparation for my first Sprint triathlon back in 2012. Since then I accomplished many triathlons, running, and swim races including Ironman Canada, two ITU Long Distance triathlons. Recently I shifted my focus to long-distance swimming and have now finished the Skaha Lake 12k Ultra Swim three
I started swimming with Stewart as part of my preparation for my first Sprint triathlon back in 2012. Since then I accomplished many triathlons, running, and swim races including Ironman Canada, two ITU Long Distance triathlons. Recently I shifted my focus to long-distance swimming and have now finished the Skaha Lake 12k Ultra Swim three times and crossed Bosphorus Channel from Asia to Europe. More recently I have been helping with planning and guiding Swim Smart open water adventures.
Stephen
Christine
Stephen
Stephen gained confidence and fell in love with open water swimming with the help of Coach Stewart’s program while training for his first Ironman in 2015. He is a chronic masters swimmer and has honoured his core value of freedom to explore by participating in many open water swim camps in the Adriatic, Red and South China Seas, the Persi
Stephen gained confidence and fell in love with open water swimming with the help of Coach Stewart’s program while training for his first Ironman in 2015. He is a chronic masters swimmer and has honoured his core value of freedom to explore by participating in many open water swim camps in the Adriatic, Red and South China Seas, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman (in addition to his long distance cycling adventures). Stephen is a certified National Waterfront Lifeguard with the Royal Canadian Lifesaving Society and looks forward to supporting your experience in a good, safe and fun way.