Endurance Swimming:

Open Water Training


 

 
 
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The Team

Join a program that is passionate, determined, and supportive about helping you improve in the water. We offer many options to help you achieve your swimming goals. Whether you are looking to do your first triathlon or train to swim the English Channel, we can help you!

 

“Successful swims are built with Endurance!”

 
 

Workouts

Our workouts are for all levels, from beginner to professional triathlete. Members of the Endurance Swimming Program can expect to improve efficiency, technique and speed. You will also become comfortable with open water swimming and open water swim specific techniques such as drafting, sighting and turning. Don't get mixed up in the pack, start leading it!

 

FREE Year Round Open Water Group Swims

Weekends
7:30am – 8:30am

These group swims are designed to help you become more comfortable in the open water. All open water group swims are held in the ocean so that you learn to deal with many different obstacles such as salt, waves, currents and cold. During these sessions you will walk away being skilled at drafting, sighting, pack swimming, turning and many other open water and triathlon specific swim skills. All group swims are held in Swampscott, MA. The day and time of each sessions depends on the weather and details are confirmed via email every Friday. In order to be added to the email list please contact Coach Craig. More information on these free group swims can be found here!

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Testimonials

"I approached Craig to help me with a training plan for a 52km swim across Lake Ontario in 2021.

I was impressed with the attention to detail that Craig had put into my training schedule. The plan he came up with was put together just for me and my specific goal.  It was not a one plan that suits all kind of plan.  Craig was available to chat when I needed an experienced ear to calm me down, he gave me nutrition tips, and mental training tips.  

Craig is the coach I would 100% recommend to anyone taking on marathon swim training. You can trust his experience and track record of successful swims that he’s done, and also that of the others he’s coached.”

-Jillian Best Lake Ontario Solo 2021

“Craig helped me prepare for a successful English Channel swim with only four months lead time. He designed a great training program that was flexible enough to allow for inevitable workout disruptions and robust enough to ensure my ultimate success. Although we were on opposite sides of the Atlantic, he was always readily available by text and he was tremendously supportive during regular video chats. His encouragement gave me the confidence to achieve my goal. Craig’s coaching was the best investment I made during my English Channel training.”

-James Stead English Channel Solo 2022

"It was a true joy working with Coach Craig. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience and supports you toward your goal, as crazy as it might be. He designed my training plan for my staged swim around Manitoulin Island, kept me accountable with regular meetings, and networked me with some of his other athletes. Coach Craig is someone you want in your corner!."

-Matthieu Bonin 350km Around Manitoulin Swim