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UPCOMING 2026 SWIMS

2026 NATIONAL HARBOR SWIMS EACH THURSDAY AND SUNDAY

WEEKLY SWIMS - SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT NATIONAL HARBOR - REGISTER HERE

SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC

“The best all around open water event in the USA!”

ALL AGES - A DISTANCE FOR EVERY SWIMMER OR TRIATHLETE - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 AT NATIONAL HARBOR

500M/1000M/1500M - 1.2/2.4 MILE - 3K/5K/10K - FULL DETAILS HERE

SWIM UPDATES:

SUNDAY AND THURSDAY PRACTICE SWIMS/CLINICS AT NATIONAL HARBOR - SIGN UP HERE

THURSDAY SUNSET SWIM AUG 13 - OPEN WATER PRACTICE SWIM AT NATIONAL HARBOR 6:30PM .

OPEN WATER SUNDAY SUNRISE SWIM AUGUST 16 - SWIM BEGINS AT 8:30AM. NATIONAL HARBOR, THE FREEDOM/USA PIER.

WATER TEMP - 83F

PRIVATE LESSONS - GO HERE

Potomac River Status

With more than 20 years of experience on the Potomac River, WaveOne has always prioritized swimmer safety and responsible decision-making when evaluating water conditions. Our conservative approach to water quality and swimmer safety has guided every WaveOne event during these two decades. More information can be found HERE.

OPEN WATER CLINICS

FULL SCHEDULE  AND DESCRIPTIONS HERE

FUNDAMENTALS OF OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLINICS AT NATIONAL HARBOR AUGUST 9, 24 - GO HERE TO SIGN UP

LOOK FOR OUR NEW CLINICS IN 2027! FULL DAY ALL INCLUSIVE CLINIC at Lake Anna State Park, Virginia - APRIL, MAY AND JUNE TBD Saturdays 10AM - 4PM - Limited space for each clinic.

DC MARATHON SWIM

A 21 MILE SWIM DOWN THE POTOMAC RIVER THROUGH DC TO MT. VERNON

REGISTRATION HERE‍ ‍RELAYS ARE FORMING NOW!

RACE INFORMATION HERE

SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2026

Starting at Fletcher’s Cove, navigate the Potomac through Washington, DC as tides, currents, and changing winds challenge your skills and endurance. Each mile reveals the history, monuments, and scenery unique to our Nation’s Capital.

SWIM TRAINING AND LESSONS

NEW TO OPEN WATER OR TRIATHLON? Learn how to stay calm, control your breathing, and finish your first open water swim with confidence.

WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR OPEN WATER SKILLS? Refine technique, handle waves and crowds, and gain the experience you need to perform on race day.

CHECK AVAILABILITY HERE Whether you're new to open water or training for a major swim, we’ll meet you where you are.

2025 SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC RESULTS HERE

Hammer Nutrition products is our GOTO for for long swims and training; fuel, recovery and supplements. Click for discounts.

Join our Open Water Swim Camps

Located in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Register Now - 2026 Swim Camps

The Easiest and Funnest way to become a confident open water swimmer!

We know you want to be a confident swimmer and challenge your limits. In order to do so, you need the proper experience and opportunities that prepare you for what uncertainties nature throws in your way. That’s why hundreds of triathletes and swimmers participated in our camps since 2017. Perfectly located on the beach across from the ICW sound, we have water for all abilities.

Reserve your smiles now.

April Swim Camp - Thursday 23 - Sunday 26, 2026 SOLD OUT

October Swim Camp - Thursday 8 - Sunday 11, 2026 - THREE ROOMS STILL AVAILABLE!

Our Swim Camp home is the Trailborn Surf and Sound Resort

“Three days ago I was afraid to swim in the ocean. Today I swam over a mile to the pier and back, and felt amazing! Swim Camp changed my life.”

— Susan E.

Jets skis for race support provided by Shaod’s & Miracle. Veteran owned. See Shaod for fun on the Potomac!

Swim Into Adventure

Become a member of a growing tribe of a positive confident fun community

Are you a new triathlete or swimmer looking for Open Water Swimming programs that ease fears, teach proven strategies of the pros in a healthy environment?

For the past 15 years WaveOne Open Water listened to swimmers to organize and focus energy to help you become the best and happiest athlete in the open water. Now you can be one of the over 25,000 swimmers that experience and benefit from our events, practice swims, coaches, support crew, and enthusiastic community.

Clinics and Coaching for Triathletes and Swimmers. Learn the benefits of "Triple Crown Coaching!"

Swim more in 2025! Register here

Clinics

Learn secrets of the pros to swim in any condition. Better starts, sharper sighting, faster turns and how to pace an endurance swim. Triple Crown coaching awaits you.

Weekly Swim Practices

Sunday Sunrise Swims and Thursday Sunset Swims. Different course design for each swim, staffed with coaches and certified lifeguards to create your best open water experience possible.