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2026 Summer Programs

Beginner Sighting Single Day Clinic

Monday June 22, 2026

 

Are you new to open water swimming or need a refresher on your sighting skills? This clinic will teach you how to sight in open water. 

(*This is NOT a learn to swim clinic)

**Wetsuits mandatory. Personal buoys recommended.

When:

Monday, June 22, 2026

6:15-7:15pm

Where:

Thetis Lake (Main Beach)

$25 (before tax) 

Beginner Open Water Swim Clinic

Next clinic: July 13, 20, 27

 

Are you new to open water swimming? This clinic will teach you how to sight, swim in a group with drafting skills and help you build your confidence in open water.

We would love to have you join us!

(*This is NOT a learn to swim clinic)

**Wetsuits mandatory. Personal buoys recommended.

$75(before tax) 

When:

Mondays July 13, 20, 27

5:45-6:30pm

Where:

Thetis Lake (Main Beach)

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New in 2026! 

Once you have purchased your punch pass for morning swims. Then head over to sign up for the days you plan on attending. 

Minimum 3 swimmers per swim. If less that that, the session will be cancelled and you will be emailed the night before. 

Intermediate Lake Swim

Can you swim 200m continuously and are you comfortable in open water? This swim group will be a combination of swim drills, speed work and endurance training. 

Join us for some fun in the water!

**Wetsuits or personal buoys mandatory

When:

Tuesdays, June 23 - August 25, 2026

6:20am - 7:20am

Where:

Thetis Lake (Main Beach)

5 Swims

$70 (before tax) 

10 Swims

$140 (before tax) 

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Mixed Level Lake Swim

Can you swim 200m continuously and you are comfortable in open water? This swim group will be for open for a variety of swim paces. If you've never done open water swimming you can book a lesson with Saskia or sign up for the beginner open water clinic.

Join us for some fun in the water!

**Wetsuits or personal buoys mandatory

When:

Thursdays, June 25- Aug 27, 2026

6:20am - 7:20am

Where:

Thetis Lake (Main Beach)

5 Swims

$70 (before tax) 

10 Swims

$140 (before tax) 

SWIM Both Lake Swims

20 Swims

$280

(before tax) 

Private & Semi Private Lake Swims

Have you signed up for the Beginner Tri and want to review the bike course? Join the event directors on Saturday May 11 as they ride the event course so that you can feel confident going into event day!

Optional brick (run off of the bike). We will have someone watching gear if you choose to run part of the course. 

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Private and Semi-Private Open Water Lessons

Saskia invites you to dive into the world of open water swimming with her private and semi-private lessons at the lake! Experience the thrill of gliding through natural waters while learning essential skills and techniques.

Contact

Email:

info@saskiasays.com

Location:

Victoria, BC, Canada

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