Friday Mornings!
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Tri Gulf Coast offers a weekly open water swim with instruction by TriPossibilities Coaching for the 2023 season!
- Friday swims will begin in April and will continue until the end of September.
- Start time 6:30 OR when Sun peeks over horizon
- Finish – 7:30 buoys are pulled and safety gear packed up
- Check-in on TGC list Required (no text check-in this year)
- Volunteers always welcome – for swim support/instruction
- The Mere Mortals Page or TGC Page are the best places to check for any changes or cancellations due to weather and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
Who can participate in the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
When is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
Where is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
How far do you swim during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
What are the swimming conditions during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
What kind of swim support is available during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
What kind of coaching is provided during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
What is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- This is a dedicated open water swim for members of Tri Gulf Coast.
- We usually have 30-50 swimmers enjoying the sunrise and open water swimming.
- Some individuals take the time to run or bike before or after, but these additional activities are SELF-SUPPORTED and not covered by the club in any way.
Who can participate in the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- Friday morning swims sessions are available for members of Tri Gulf Coast
- Daily, Weekend, and Annual Memberships are available here: http://adf.roa.temporary.site/.website_c042a9a5/join-tgc/
When is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- Weather permitting, the swim takes place most Friday mornings through early October.
- Check-in begins at 6:15 a.m.
- Swimming begins at 6:30 a.m.
- We generally swim for up to 1 hour.
- The session is officially over when the buoys are pulled from the water.
- The best place to check the status of the swim is on the official Facebook Event.
Where is the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- Friday’s morning swim location is typically at “Mommy Beach.”
- This is the Sound Side beach that has a series of pavilions. There is no actual address to provide.
- The closest businesses are Key Sailing and Hemmingways.
- This photo shows the entrance to the parking lot. The pink building is the public restroom. The blue building is Key Sailing. Our normal meeting Pavilion is highlighted.
- FROM THE TOLL BOOTHS: Continue south on Pensacola Beach Blvd. for about 1 mile. Turn LEFT into the parking lot. Shaggy’s Restaurant will be on the right side of the road (for reference).
- We may move to the Gulf Side Pavilion at Casino Beach when conditions are favorable. ALWAYS check the Facebook Page for updates.
How far do you swim during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- While the workout can vary to include entry/exit practice, sighting, or speed drills there are typically two distance options.
- One track takes swimmers through shallower water for a 200 yard length/400 yard loop.
- Another track takes swimmers through deeper water for a 400 yard length/800 yard loop.
- We generally swim for 45 minutes to 1 hour so swimmers can make as many or as few loops as they feel comfortable.
- The session is officially over when the buoys are pulled from the water.
What are the swimming conditions during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- Swim conditions vary depending on the weather and wind.
- It is common to see some chop, current, seaweed, fish, etc.
- Extreme conditions and LIGHTNING can cause cancellation.
- The best place to check the status of the swim is on the official Facebook Event.
What kind of swim support is available during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- There is ALWAYS at least one dedicated person monitoring the swimmers from shore.
- When conditions are conducive, there is also a paddle boarder in the water.
What kind of coaching is provided during the TGC: Weekly Morning Open Water Swim?
- Any special instructions for the morning swim or swimming tips are covered during the safety brief before we hit the water.
- Coaches from TriPossibilities Coaching are on-hand each week, hosting, coordinating, answering questions, and providing support during the Weekly Morning Swim.