2020 Weekly Open Water Swims
Team Practices
& Fish Face Swim Series
Practice swims on a closed life-guarded course
Secure Online Registration
WE ADAPTED OUR SWIMS TO MEET REALITIES OF THE COVID-19 ERA. OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE SWIMMING DEPENDS UPON ALL SWIMMERS COMPLYING WITH NEW PROCEDURES. PLEASE REVIEW OUR POLICY AND PROCEDURES HERE. ARRIVE WEARING YOUR MASK AND READY TO SWIM. ALL REGISTRATIONS/RESERVATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE. PLEASE PROCEED BELOW.
YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO SWIM. NO PIER REGISTRATIONS.
Locations, dates and times are listed below.
Summer Membership Information
Build your healthy routine with a Summer Swim Membership. Each National Harbor swim plan supercharges mind and body for one discounted price. Limited supply.
Leave fear and confusion at the shore
WaveOne is your guide every step of the way to
discover the confident graceful open water swimmer within you.
Individual Swim Sign Up: Is available for each swim or sign up for multiple swims of your choice. Online swim price is $30. Registration closes at 3:00pm day of Tues/Thurs Sunset Swims, and closes 8:00pm on Saturdays prior to the Sunday Sunrise Swims. On site waterside registration is not available. Late registration is $10 additional. Prices may change with membership options, as they are created.
Weekly Swim Format: One hour (or more) swim includes 300-500 meter marked course, patrolled by our experienced water crew in kayaks or ON paddleboards, located in a protected cove approximately 1000 meters south of the Wilson Bridge at National Harbor. The course may change from week to week. After the swim, get together with friends for brunch or happy hour at a local National Harbor restaurant/bar. These swims are for practice and training and are NOT clinics or learn to swim classes. You should be comfortable swimming at least 500 meters nonstop in the pool.
Sunset Swims begin at 6:30pm - 7:45pm (sunlight dependent).
Sunday Sunrise Swims begin at 8:30AM. to 9:45AM.
Arrive early to check in and be numbered. Look for us on the commercial pier in front of the Pier House Restaurant. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the swim. All swims are at least one hour, weather permitting. Arrive prepared to swim.
Check the WaveOne website prior to the swim to confirm start time and potential weather situations. See our weather disclaimer below.
"The best way to race in open water is to practice in open water.
Fine tune your skills, each week. "
DISCOUNTS: Discounts apply to swims only. No discounts for parking. Group/Team/Club members: If you are a member of a group, enter your coupon code during registration.
Active and retired military enter discount coupon code: FREEDOM
Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners enter discount coupon code: SO
Check out price includes 4.8% Convenience Fee
PARKING: Parking is available throughout National Harbor at posted rates.
No in-water or on-dock coaching except by WaveOne coaches, unless approved in writing prior to the swim. Social distancing restrictions and mask use are in effect until further notice. No friends and family are allowed on the dock. There is ample viewing from the pier. Only authorized personnel are allowed on the dock.
Open Water Swimming Disclosure: By registering for any swim, swimmers agree to follow the WaveOne COVID-19 protocols and non compliance may result in being banned from future swims. Open water swimming involves variable conditions. Every day is different. Every swim is different. Please see our website for schedule and weather updates particularly prior to event date. Cancellations due to weather shall be determined in the best interest of the swimmers and no refunds will be given for weather cancellations. All swimmers swim at their own risk and accept 100% responsibility for all risks inherent in open water swimming. Risks may include potential injury and death. WaveOne Open Water reserves the right to exclude any swimmer from entering the swim or dock area for any reason. Prices and event times subject to change without notice. No refunds or transfers. Park, parking, or entrance fees are not included in the swim/clinic or event fee, unless indicated in the checkout item.
Go here to see how we are responding to provide a healthy swim experience during the COVID-19 era.
