2023 Weekly Sunset & Sunrise Swims
THURSDAY EVENINGS AND SUNDAY MORNINGS
This is our 14th year of conducting weekly open water swims at National Harbor and we continually look for new ways to guide you to better more enjoyable open water swimming.
In addition to our three races, Washington’s Crossing, HarborFest, and Swim for the Potomac, multiple Clinics are scheduled for the summer.
Summer Memberships are hassle free and cost-saving ways to maximize your open water swimming progress and ensure achieving you goals.
For 2023, our Weekly Swims schedule includes over 35 Sunset Swims and Sunrise Swims ranging from Sunday May 24 - September 28. All swims are at least one hour, weather permitting. Every Thursday evening we begin at 7:00PM and our Sunday Sunrise Swims begin at 8:30AM. (Always check the website for updates) Our swims includes 250-500 meter marked course, with kayak support on the water throughout the course and from the pier.
1st ever Sunset Swim in 2011
1st Sunset swim of 2017
What are the weekly Sunset and Sunrise swims?
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. Look for us on the commercial pier in front of the Fogo de Chao Restaurant. Check in begins 20 minutes before the swim. Arrive early to check in and be numbered. Online price is $35 and closes at 3pm Thursday for the Sunset Swim or 8pm Saturday for the Sunday Sunrise Swim. On site waterside registration is available for $40. Purchased passes will not be refunded or transferred.
For the latest updates and alerts go to SWIM ALERTS OR LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES page.
RAIN CHECK POLICY - Please read
If the current week's swim is canceled due to weather, rain checks will be given for the following week's swims (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday) ONLY. This is not a credit and only applies to online registration, no exceptions, no transfers. You DO NOT need to register again. You will automatically be added to the registrations for those swims. Do not email asking for a refund or transfer to other dates. This is the most generous open water weather policy in the country and possibly in the universe.
special weekly events
From time to time, we will offer additional features at our weekly swims. Look for our Minute Clinics - (instant tips for better open water swimming), Aloha Splash, Yoga for Swimmers after the Sunday Sunrise Swims, strength training, plus Coach Denis' open water inspirational word and tips.
IMPORTANT: Please read our Disclosure below.
FAQ’s
WAVEONE WETSUIT USE POLICY:
Water temperature under 78F, wetsuits can be worn without restriction.
Water temperature between 78F - 81F limited wetsuit use (1-2 laps only)
Water temperature above 81F, no wetsuits can be worn.
USA Swimming Open Water Swimming Temperature Requirements for Competition (no wetsuits).
These are guidelines we use to determine maximum and minimum water temperature eligibility for competitive swims:
If the water temperature is below 16 C (60.8 F), no race can be held.
For races of 5K and above, if the water is above 31 C (87.8 F), no race can be held.
If the air temperature and water temperature added together (in Celsius) are less than a total of 30, no race can be held.
If the air temperature and water temperature added together (in Celsius) are greater than 63, no race can be held.
What’s the Water Temperature? approximate water temp can be found here.
When you swim with us or attend our events, you agree to the following:
WaveOne Open Water Swimming Disclosure:
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 for confirmation of start time. 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. Risks may include potential injury, disease and death. You assume all risks for your swims including but not limited to contact with the water, biological matter, other swimmers or inhabitants of the water, weather and any climatic or natural condition.
You are solely responsible for you or your swimmer’s safety. WaveOne Open Water and National Harbor and its entities assume no responsibility for your swimming ability, decisions, or time you are in contact with the water. We conduct our swims in exclusive restricted privately owned areas with access only during our swims and events. To manage risk, we reserve the exclusive right to prohibit or restrict the entry of any swimmer or person to the water or staging area, for any reason, at the sole discretion of WaveOne Open Water, its coaches, and/or safety personnel. We reserve the right to require swimmers to wear or employ additional safety devices or measures. Failure to follow these recommendations or restrictions constitutes permission for removal from the event premises and to be permanently banned from swimming in any WaveOne event.
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.
We do not allow coaches to bring swimmers for private coaching unless previous arrangements are confirmed in writing at least 48 hours in advance. No coaches, friends or family members are allowed on the dock during swims. NO exceptions.
