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):

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.