24 Hour Relay 2025
Weirdly Fun, Oddly doable..
Meet Friday evening at the Dolphin Club for dinner and safety briefing.
Saturday 8am - set up Swim starts at 9am Saturday and every team must have one person in the water until 9am Sunday.
Teams are minimum of 6 - no maximum. You can wear a wetsuit or not , no one cares.
Contact is by email, facebook event page , instagram or text.
If you don’t have a team , we will find you one.
This is a non-competitive event , cost tbd but usually about $75. Not a fundraising event.
If you email me through my website, please check your spam for my reply.
Details to follow-
24 Hour Relay 2024
The 24 Hour Relay is a non- competitive event copied from the La Tuque Relays in the late 20th century. Teams of swimmers swim from Saturday 9am to Sunday 9AM. Teams are random and vary in number from 6 to whatever you choose. You can wear wetsuits, fins, tutu’s , diving helmets , I really don’t care.
This is not about miles swum or how fast you are. This event is about working together as a community. Everyone pitches in to help with cooking, cleaning and safety.
The swim occurs within the confines of Aquatic Park under the aegis of the Dolphin Club.
The entry fee is $75. Any funds left over are donated to a charity but this is not a fundraising event. We have donated to The Boys and Girls Club and the 500 Sails organization in Saipain.
If you are interested and do not have a team, I will find you one.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Greece Down Payment Due
To make your payment and secure your spot in sunny Pharos, Greece, email Suzie!
Swimming , Hiking Exploring Paros Greece
Welcome to Paros , Greece , my second home.
I invite you to come and swim, hike, relax , read , cook and swim at my adopted home island of Paros
at the lovely Margarita Studios in Ambelas a small village outside of Naossa.
We start the morning with a relaxing swim in the Aegean, followed by breakfast. Then it’s off for our daily adventure. It could be hiking , or cooking or exploring more beaches.
Maybe you just want to relax by the pool.
When we return there’s a chance to refine your swim strokes in the hotel pool or go for another swim in the sea. A quick nap and then it’s dinner outside.
Evenings are spent walking the seaside or maybe a night swim.
Cost TBD but in 2022 singles were $225 day and doubles $200. This includes all breakfasts and 3 dinners.
Masters Class Terra Linda Pool
Refine your technique
Build Endurance
Learn all strokes
Find fellow swimmers
Open to All
$15 drop in
Masters Class Terra Linda Pool
Masters Class at Terra Linda
Open to all
Refine your technique
Build endurance
Find fellow swimmers
Drop in $15
Paros , Greece
A week of Swimming in the Aegean, hiking, eating and cooking.
I’d like to introduce you to Paros, Greece and one of my favorite places in the world.
Margarita Studios is in the village of Ambelas, on Paros in the Aegean.
It’s simple but oh so comfortable and welcoming. Best food on the island and a 10 min walk to some lovely coastal swimming. We’re a short hike to Naoussa for shopping. We’re a short hike to Taos for some yoga. We have a myriad of beaches to sample and afternoons and evenings to relax and cook.
Included is double occupancy room, 3 dinners and all breakfasts.
Also included is open water instruction as well as 3 -45 min pool lessons.
Not included is transport to the island, but once you’re there we’ve got you covered.
A Price TBD but hoping to keep it at around $1200.00
Watch my facebook page and click the contact button if you have any other questions.
It’s a long way to go so I suggest planning an extra day or two on the islands or in Athens.
Hope you can join me.
Suzie
Introduction to Bay Swimming at Aquatic Park San Francisco
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
This is a 2 hour class at Aquatic Park San Francisco for people who are new to open water, new to cold water but intrigued but swimming in our very own back yard!
We cover the basics of cold water and hypothermia ( how to prevent it!) We touch on the tides and currents of the SF Bay and other local swimming spots. We practice swimming in a group and how to swim as straight as one can.
It’s a warm ( pun intended) welcoming environment that will help you get your feet wet ( yet another pun) and learn to enjoy one of the most varied swimming pools in California if not the world.
You must be able to swim at least 400 yards unassisted, but you don’t have to be confident. You WILL be confident after this class!
Cost is $55pp with a maximum of 5 swimmers per coach.
You MUST email me at least 3 days ahead of time. You can pay by cash, check or paypal.
Click the contact button on the website or email me at suziedods@hotmail.com.
You must be at least 18 years old as well.
Introduction to Bay Swimming @ Aquatic Park
A welcoming and informative 2 hour session at Aquatic Park.
We'll cover hypothermia, tides, currents and basic sighting and safety skills.
It's 30-45 min Q/A lecture session followed by 35-45 min of swimming, drills and practice in Aquatic Park. We swim as a group with no more than 5 swimmers per coach so you get personal attention. You do need to be able to swim at least 200 yards unassisted. You do not need a wetsuit but of course are welcome to wear one. Cost is $55 payable in advance if at all possible.
You'll need a suit, cap goggles and a couple of towels are a good idea. Parking is challenging so please allow a little extra time.
We meet at the foot of Van Ness by the NPS sign.
Please contact me if you have any other questions.
Introduction to Bay Swimming
A welcoming, non-judgemental and FUN intro to cold water and open water swimming
This class will cover the basics of swimming safely and confidently in open water, especially San Francisco Bay. We'll cover hypothermia( how to prevent it & what to do if you do get cold), tides and currents as well as practice how to sight and how to swim with friends.
Cost is $55 pp, payable in advance ,please contact me on my "contact " link for further details.
No more than 5 swimmers per coach/teacher so plenty of individual attention.
We swim at Aquatic Park SF, a hotbed of open water swimmers. Wetsuit or no, you'll come away with confidence and hopefully have some fun as well.
Intro to Bay Swimming
A welcoming, informative introduction to swimming in San Francisco Bay and beyond.
We'll talk about sighting, about tides and currents about preparation and hypothermia and how to prevent and spot it. We'll answer your questions and go swim !
Held at Aquatic Park San Francisco, a hotbed of open water swimmers, this will get you going on your first swim or your next. No more than 5 swimmers per coach, it's a very personalized introduction.
Cost is $55 per person, payable in advance . Please contact me if you have any questions.
4th Annual 24 Hour Relay
This is planned to be the fourth iteration of the 24 Hour Relay , modelled after the 24 Hour Swims at La Tuque.
We meet Friday evening at 5 pm for chatting and dinner and safety review.
After dinner, everyone goes their separate ways and we reconvene at 8AM on Sat Feb 4 with an eye to starting at 9 AM sharp. Teams of 4-12 swim in a set rotation until 9AM Sunday Feb 5.
Pre-registration and payment is required. More details to follow.
Open Water Basic for San Francisco Bay
Aquatic Park San Francisco CA
This is a class for those who are new to open water swimming, new to San Francisco Bay Swimming, new to cold water swimming...
We cover the basics of hypothermia,how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might have it as well as how to be aware of the tides in SF Bay and what our aquatic friends are like. We swim as a group for about 45 min, practicing sighting, practicing how to swim as a group, how to get fit and faster in the open water.
We'll talk about other options in the Bay area for open water swimming as well as maybe encouraging you to do some open water swims in other parts of the world.
This is a safe, supportive fun class.Honest.
I love swimming and hope to help you to love it as well.
Cost is $60 pp, max class size is 1 coach to 5 swimmers.
%10 of the cost goes to support Swim Across America.
You must pr-reg and pre-pay by emailing or via Twitter @suzieswimcoach
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
A calm , welcoming approach to open water swimming
This is a class for those who are new to open water swimming, new to San Francisco Bay Swimming, new to cold water swimming...
We cover the basics of hypothermia,how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might have it as well as how to be aware of the tides in SF Bay and what our aquatic friends are like. We swim as a group for about 45 min, practicing sighting, practicing how to swim as a group, how to get fit and faster in the open water.
We'll talk about other options in the Bay area for open water swimming as well as maybe encouraging you to do some open water swims in other parts of the world.
This is a safe, supportive fun class.Honest.
I love swimming and hope to help you to love it as well.
Cost is $60 pp, max class size is 1 coach to 5 swimmers.
%10 of the cost goes to support Swim Across America.
You must pr-reg and pre-pay by emailing or via Twitter @suzieswimcoach
Introduction to Bay Swimming @ Aquatic Park SF CA
Introduction to Bay Swimming
This is a class for those who are new to open water swimming, new to San Francisco Bay Swimming, new to cold water swimming...
We cover the basics of hypothermia,how to prevent it, what to do if you think you might have it as well as how to be aware of the tides in SF Bay and what our aquatic friends are like. We swim as a group for about 45 min, practicing sighting, practicing how to swim as a group, how to get fit and faster in the open water.
We'll talk about other options in the Bay area for open water swimming as well as maybe encouraging you to do some open water swims in other parts of the world.
This is a safe, supportive fun class.Honest.
I love swimming and hope to help you to love it as well.
Cost is $60 pp, max class size is 1 coach to 5 swimmers.
%10 of the cost goes to support Swim Across America.
You must pr-reg and pre-pay.
Long Distance Swimming Discussion @ Sports Basement Presidio
Long Distance Swimming Moderated Discussion
Meet other swimmers in person! Free food and drinks! Moderated by experienced open water swimmers. Whether you are training for a 3K swim or a 30 K swim this is the place to get your questions answered.
All are welcome.
Introduction to Open Water Swimming at Aquatic Park
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Start the swim season off right. Learn about tides, currents,the geography of Aquatic Park, how to handle the cooler water. Meet other swimmers. Learn how to swim straight...
Come away with drills to use both in the pool and in open water.
Class size is limited so you will get individual attention.
Pre-reg and payment required please.
Cost is $60 pp payable by cash check or paypal.
You'll need your swim gear, a snack and something to drink are nice (although I usually make muffins) Wear warm clothes and wear shoes suitable to walk to the beach.
Pre-reg by emailing me
You must be able to swim 200 yards non stop unassisted.
Details of meeting place to follow.
This is a warm welcoming class. No judgement!
Introduction to Open Water Swimming Sept 20 2015
A 2.5 hour session on open water swimming
Looking to get into open water but not sure where to start? Feeling a little tentative about swimming in San Francisco Bay and open water in general?
This 2.5 hour class covers the basics of Open Water Swimming: sighting,tides, currents, cold water as well as physical and mental preparation. We will have about an hour of Q/A and lecture .We'll then get into the bay at Aquatic Park and practice some drills, swim some and get some tips on your technique. Afterwards, we'll get out and debrief and plan your next swim!
You'll need two towels,suit , cap goggles, ear plugs if you wear them, and flip flops for walking on the sidewalk. It is suggested you bring a thermos of something hot to drink and a snack. Wear warm, loose clothes as well.
If you are participating in the San Francisco Swim Across America your cost is $55.
All others, the cost is $65. Pre-reg is required by contacting me via the contact page.
Introduction to Bay Swimming August 16 2015
Learn to swim confidently in San Francisco Bay
Looking to get into open water but not sure where to start? Feeling a little tentative about swimming in San Francisco Bay and open water in general?
This 3 hour class covers the basics of Open Water Swimming: sighting,tides, currents, cold water as well as physical and mental preparation. We will have about an hour of Q/A and lecture .We'll then get into the bay at Aquatic Park and practice some drills, swim some and get some tips on your technique. Afterwards, we'll get out and debrief and plan your next swim!
You'll need two towels,suit , cap goggles, ear plugs if you wear them, and flip flops for walking on the sidewalk. It is suggested you bring a thermos of something hot to drink and a snack. Wear warm, loose clothes as well.
If you are participating in the San Francisco Swim Across America your cost is $55.
All others, the cost is $65. Pre-reg is required by contacting me via the contact page here!
Introduction to Bay Swimming @ Aquatic Park San Francisco
Introduction to Bay Swimming
Looking to get into open water but not sure where to start? Feeling a little tentative about swimming in San Francisco Bay and open water in general?
This 3 hour class covers the basics of Open Water Swimming: sighting,tides, currents, cold water as well as physical and mental preparation. We will have about an hour of Q/A and lecture .We'll then get into the bay at Aquatic Park and practice some drills, swim some and get some tips on your technique. Afterwards, we'll get out and debrief and plan your next swim!
You'll need two towels,suit , cap goggles, ear plugs if you wear them, and flip flops for walking on the sidewalk. It is suggested you bring a thermos of something hot to drink and a snack. Wear warm, loose clothes as well.
There is about 45 min of swimming but it's broken up into manageable bits. You do need to be able to swim 200 yards unassisted.
There are limited spaces so please pre-register. No refunds given within 48 hours of event. The cost is $65 pp. Swim Across America participants pay $55.
To register please contact me via the contact me link or at suziedods@hotmail.com
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
A 2.5 Hour introduction to Open Water Swimming
There is about an hour of Q/A, with about 45 min of swimming. We will cover pre- swim check list as well as "apres swim" care.
We will focus on hypothermia, tides, sighting as well as the mental aspect of swimming with no lane lines. Please be prepared to swim and be able to swim at least 200 yards unassisted.
We will practice sighting, swimming in a group as well as learning how to swim safely in new areas. This is all done in a supportive and caring environment.
Please rsvp to reserve a spot. Spaces are limited to 5 swimmers.
Cost is $65pp payable in at the event or in advance.
Swim Across America participants may attend for a reduced fee of $50
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
Introduction to Open Water Swimming
A warm , welcoming, small group session to give you the confidence to swim open water.
We cover both physical and mental preparation as well as sighting techniques and the geography of Aquatic Park in San Francisco CA. Come prepared to swim. A list of gear will be available when you register.
Please contact me with questions and to register.
The cost is $65 per person.The class is 2.5 hours long
An RSVP is required. No refunds given within 48 hours of the class.