Private Open Water Swim Lesson
Prepare for race day with confidence through Empire Tri Club’s expert-led 1:1 Private Open Water Swim Lessons, designed to give you fully personalized coaching in real-world conditions.
What: 1:1 Private Instructional Open Water Swim Lesson
Where: Coney Island Beach – Brooklyn, NY
Price*: 1 Hour: $200 per person ($170 for club members)
Level: All
With decades of coaching experience, our team is here to help you swim stronger, smarter, and more confidently on race day. In this fully customized session, your coach will tailor the lesson to your specific goals and ability level, guiding you through:
Building comfort and confidence in open water
Race strategy – sighting, passing, drafting
Essential gear tips for wetsuits, goggles, and swim accessories
Skills and techniques specific to your level
What to Expect
Flexible Scheduling
Private sessions are scheduled around your availability (within offered season/times), making it easier to fit into your plan.
Personalized Coaching
Your lesson is customized to your ability level and swim goals, whether you’re just starting or preparing for a race.
Learn Race Skills
Practicing in open water is crucial in preparing for a triathlon. Ocean conditions vary, just like race day.
Gear Advice
Learn how to use and optimize your gear, including wetsuits, goggles, and swim accessories.
Build Open Water Comfort and Confidence
Tailored guidance helps reduce anxiety and improve ease swimming in open water environments.
Open Water-Specific Skills and Techniques
Learn key skills such as sighting, drafting, and navigating waves and currents.
Race Strategy and Planning
Coaches can provide focused race-oriented tips (e.g., positioning, pacing) based on the event you’re training for.
Convenient and Easy Access from NYC
Just a subway, car or bus ride from NYC, Coney Island is easily accessible from all 5 boroughs and New Jersey.
Lesson Details
Prepare for race day with confidence. Schedule a private open water swim lesson with an experienced coach.
Lesson Duration
Private open water swim lesson runs for 1 hour. We recommend arriving early to use the restroom and put on your wetsuit.
Meet-up Location
Meet on the boardwalk behind the Cyclone Roller Coaster, near the NY Aquarium and public restrooms in Brooklyn, NY.
Group Size
Invite 1-2 friends and split the cost! A private lesson can be shared - up to 3 swimmers of similar ability level to 1 coach.
Rain or Shine
We closely monitor the weather and surf conditions to ensure your safety. If beaches are closed or conditions are unsafe, we will reschedule.
Restrooms and Changing Areas
Restrooms are located on the boardwalk behind the NY Aquarium. There are NO lockers available so please leave all valuables at home.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are not issued for delays related to parking, subway or bus problems. We have a strict 48-hour cancellation policy.
