OCean Swim
The Santa Monica Pier provides an unforgettable start for athletes before they take off for a rigorous and awesome swim in the Pacific Ocean. Perfect for amateur and master swimmers alike, there are two unique courses that start and finish on the beach:
SUNDAY - 7:30AM: Hawaiian Blessing
SUNDAY - 8:00AM: 500m Ocean Swim (All Ages)
SUNDAY - 8:30 AM: 1 Mile Ocean Swim (All Ages)
CHECK-IN: Please arrive for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to start time.
AWARDS:
500m - Top 3 Male & Female
1 mile - Wetsuit - Top 3 Male/Female in each age group U16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
1 mile - NO wetsuit - Top 3 in each age group U16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
ATTIRE: Divisions are broken into wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions. The use of flotation and or propulsion aids of any kind are prohibited, including swim fins and hand paddles. All competitors are required to wear the provided swim caps supplied at check-in for safety.
TIME LIMIT: The ocean swims have a strict cutoff after 55 minutes. If swimmers fail to finish in that time they will be disqualified. This cutoff time has been established to ensure the safety of swimmers; anyone still in the water after the cutoff time will be visited by a motorized safety craft and required to swim to shore immediately.
TRAINING: If you are looking to brush up your swim skills, we have partnered with the best instructors in Southern California for lessons and clinics: Tower 26 , SCAQ - Southern California Swim Club, LA Tri Club, Santa Monica Bay Ocean Swimming Meetup
LA Tri Club & TriFit gym Free Ocean Swim Workouts
Join LA Tri Club & TriFit gym for their FREE Ocean Swim workouts every Friday at 6:30am at Lifeguard Tower 26. All levels are welcome. Snag some free coffee & donuts in the parking lot following the workout. These swims are coach-led, lifeguard supported & perfect training for the Pier 360 OWS course! Sign up to join below!