Say YES! to Life Swims Say Yes! to Life Swims: Discover the Joy of Open Water Swimming

Discover the joy of open water swimming

Joyful Swimming

It’s not a race, it’s an Open Water Adventure

Say Yes to Life Swims is the Northwest (U.S.) source of open water swim adventures. Our name stems from saying YES to new experiences, challenges, and sources of joy.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Each event is limited to twenty swimmers. Many fill quickly. Mark your calendar now!

THURSDAY EVE STRESS RELIEF  (Choose .5 or 1 mile)
Thursday, June 1st, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
TOUCH THE WALL! (1 mile)
Saturday, June 17th   9:00 – 11:00 am
FRESH WATER OTTER SERIES:
Includes both Thursday Evening Stress Relief and Touch the Wall!
(6/1 & 6/17)
TUBBY TROUT (5k)
Sunday, June 25th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
OPEN WATER BREAST STROKE CLINIC
Saturday, July 8th , 9:00-11:00 am
SEATTLE’S 10k
Saturday July 29th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
THE VANQUISHER SERIES:
Includes both Tubby Trout and Seattle’s 10k
(6/25 & 7/29)
DECEPTION PASS ADVENTURE SWIM (1.5 miles)
Saturday, August 19th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
AGUA FRESCA (1.2 or 2.4 miles)
Sunday, September 24th  9:00 – 11:00 am
AWESOME ALKI BASH (1 mile)
Saturday, Sept 30th  11:00 am – 1:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT: SILVER SEALS SWIM
Sunday, October 8th 10:00-11:30 am.
NO FEE For ages 55 and older only; friends, family and supporters will walk along the beach.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first long swims!”
— Stephanie Zimmerman
(advanced from swimming 1/2 mile to a 10k in 2018)

Some of our wonderful water safety escorts

Meet the Team

Guila (pronounced “Ghee-lah“) Muir is Say Yes to Life Swim’s founder. With her experienced, friendly group of water safety escorts, Guila helps to ensure that your open water swim experience is both challenging and safe.

Your passion is infectious. Thanks for creating this company.
— Helen, 2015