OCEAN SKILLS PROGRAM
Currently based in Sjælland, Denmark
This curriculum is the baseline for all our courses. It can also be taken separately as a special edition for water lovers that wish to learn to swim in open ocean. You will be guided on your swims, have a teacher with you to show you the fundamentals of staying safe, building up confidence, reading ocean conditions and proper techniques to use in open sea.
Full program based on the 5 basic open water recommendations.
1. Learn to swim - and get strong at it
2. Never go in the water on your own
3. Learn about ocean conditions, how to read them in the water, how they interact and affect your swimming experience
4. Get to know your beach and how costal geography and bathymetry affect the water
5. Always keep an eye on each other
The objective of our courses is to develop your ability to move safely in the ocean, its waves and dynamic water, thereby developing your ability to harness the amazing qualities of its energy and incorporate it into your life.
1. Learn to swim - and get strong at it
- Equipment
- Proper crawl technique
- Open water swimming technique
- Navigating in rip tides & waves
- Using waves to swim in
- Short dives in open ocean
2. Never go in the water on your own
- Partner rescue techniques with buoy, surfboard, others
- Swimming side by side
3. Learn about ocean conditions, how to read them in the water, how they interact and affect your swimming experience
- Wind
- Tides
- Rip currents
- Currents
- Waves
- Water temperature
4. Get to know your beach and how costal geography and bathymetry affect the water
- Sandy beaches
- Rocky bottom
- Reefs
- Cliffs
- Bays
- Jetties
- Underwater canyons
- Point breaks
- River mouths
- Outer reefs
5. Always keep an eye on each other
- Signaling
The objective of our courses is to develop your ability to move safely in the ocean, its waves and dynamic water, thereby developing your ability to harness the amazing qualities of its energy and incorporate it into your life.
Please reach out for groups, team building or school and institutions events. We will be happy to organize your open water experience.
PRIVATE CLASSESLiving in Copenhagen surrounded by the sea is really a fantastic opportunity for water lovers. Swimming in the open ocean is amazing, but in the beginning learning about safety, reading conditions, dealing with cold water, implementing proper technique and using the right equipment is important to make your swims much more enjoyable.
Ten class full program: 6.000 DKK. Every additional participant: 3.000 DKK.
Five class program: 3.250 DKK. Every additional participant: 2.000 DKK. Single class: 700 DKK. Every additional participant: 400 DKK |
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