Open Water Swim Lessons
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2025 Registration Information
Registration opens on March 20th. Lessons begin April 15th.
Have you always wanted to try open-water swimming, but feel a bit “iffy” about what might be lurking below? Do you already enjoy outdoor swimming and want to improve your technique? Does your future hold a triathlon, an Alcatraz swim, a SwimRun, or another challenging event?
Whatever your goals or skill level, working with Guila will improve your efficiency, endurance, and enjoyment.
“Guila is among the finest coaches and teachers I have ever encountered.”
— Ozo J, 2024“It is impossible to leave a lesson without a big smile, a sense of accomplishment, and an internal voice that says ‘”I can love open water swimming, and be good at it!'”
— Debbie W, 2024
Guila has enabled helped of swimmers to reach their goals. She is especially sensitive to the needs of newcomers to the open water. Guila is a USMS & ASCA certified swim coach, a professional adult educator and an accomplished open water swimmer. She will find ways that work for YOU.
“These lessons changed my life.”
— Stacey N, 2022“Guila has an amazing ability to say just the right thing in an encouraging way to take my swimming to the next level.”
— Matt L, 2023“You taught me how to feel comfortable in the open water and be excited to swim, instead of afraid.”
— Hui-yong Yu, 2023
Details
Lesson Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $95 per lesson, with discounts for packages of multiple lessons.
NEW: you can now purchase expert video analysis of your stroke! Analysis includes both written and verbal insights and suggestions. (See the Add-On.)
Schedule:
- Tuesdays 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm
- Thursdays 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Location: Colman Park, Seattle
Level: All levels welcome. I’ve worked with total beginners, world-class athletes and everything in between. We’ll find what works for YOU!
Eligibility criteria: You must be able to float comfortably both on your stomach and your back. If you do not currently meet this criteria, please take swim lessons in a pool first.
Water: Fresh
Wetsuit: Depends on your preference. You will receive more information about wetsuits in the Welcome Letter.
All lessons are one-on-one. When you register, we send you a confirmation Welcome Letter with all essential details about what to bring and what to expect. Simply reply to that email to schedule your lessons.
Note: Lessons not taken by Thursday, November 13th 2025 will be forfeited.
“This experience rekindled my love with swimming.”
— Vasileios L (Greek National Swim Team) 2023
Waiver/Safety Plan
To register for lessons, you must read and agree to the Say Yes to Life Liability Waiver/Safety Plan.
If you have questions or need additional information before registering for lessons, feel free to contact us.
