Give the Gift of Open Water Swimming

Delight loved ones (or yourself) with the gift of open water swim lessons.

Swim lessons can be scheduled to occur between mid April and mid November, 2026.
Lessons are 45 minutes long and take place Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
All lessons occur in Lake Washington, Seattle, USA

Use the PayPal button below to order your gift certificate(s). Note that you’ll save money if you purchase more than one lesson. Upon receipt of payment, I will request each recipient’s contact information. I’ll then e-mail each lucky person their certificate AND send their certificate directly to them via USPS (if you desire).

Note: Please make sure that the e-mail address you use for PayPal is correct and current. Otherwise, I won’t be able to obtain the recipient’s address from you.

More Information

- Swimmer must be able to swim (at any skill level) for at least 5 minutes in a pool to be eligible for lessons.
- Gift certificates are paper so can be hung on a tree!
- Gift certificates are non-transferable.
- All lessons are insured.

“Thank you for being the best possible guide in this new world of open water swimming!”

— Hui-yong, 2025

“You can’t talk about lessons with Guila without mentioning her enthusiasm and energy. Her love for swimming and teaching shines through.”

— Linda M, 2025

“I felt very supported and your insights were extremely helpful.”

— Marti L, 2025

About the Teacher

Guila is a professional adult educator. She learned to swim as an adult and quickly fell in love with the open water.

After much study, practice, and competition, Guila began sharing her expertise with others in 2012. She is a USMS and ASCA certified swim coach and an intuitive, practical teacher for swimmers at all skill levels.