ALERTS UPDATES AND NEWS

UPCOMING 2027 SWIMS

OUR 2027 THEME CENTERS AROUND SWIM EDUCATION AND PRACTICE:

SWIM SMARTER. FEAR LESS.

ACHIEVE MORE.

2027 NATIONAL HARBOR SWIMS EACH THURSDAY AND SUNDAY

MEMBERSHIPS COMING SOON- WEEKLY SWIMS - SUNDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT NATIONAL HARBOR - REGISTER HERE

2027 SWIM CAMPS

EARLY BIRD PRICING

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE

2027 OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLINICS

LIMITED SPOTS AT PRE-SEASON PRICING - GO HERE

PRIVATE LESSONS - GO 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

RACE INFORMATION HERE

OCTOBER 2027

RELAYS ARE FORMING NOW!

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.

2027 EVENTS AND RACES

WASHINGTON’S CROSSING JUNE 19 (NEW DATE)

SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC SEPTEMBER 18

NEW FOR 2027 - DEVELOPING THE DC LIBERTY SWIMS LATE JULY 5K - ONE MILE - TWO MILE- HALF MILE

2027 RACE INFORMATION

2026 RESULTS - SWIM FOR THE POTOMAC

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 - 2027 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 22 - Sunday 25, 2027

Fall Swim Camp - Thursday Sept 30 - Sunday Oct 3, 2027

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.