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UID:601@www.triclubsandiego.org
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ORGANIZER;CN=Stephen Treger:MAILTO:treger+tcsd@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:First Light Swim
URL:https://www.triclubsandiego.org/calendar/events/601-first-light-swim/2026-03-25
DESCRIPTION:First Light Swim: Wednesday/Friday Weekly Morning Openwater Meet-up
\nLocation: La Jolla Shores (South Bathrooms / Tower 30) \nSchedule: Every Wednesday and Friday
\nTime: 6:15 AM (Arrival/Planning) | 6:30 AM (Toes in water)
\n⚠\;️\; IMPORTANT: SELF-GUIDED EVENT NOTICE
\nThis is a community meet-up\, not a hosted or coached event. There are no lifeguards on duty specifically for this group\, and no formal instruction is provided. Swimmers are 100% responsible for their own safety\, planning\, and gear. You must coordinate with a buddy before entering the water.
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\n Morning Flow \n
\n- 06:15 AM: Arrive at the boardwalk in front of the South Bathrooms (west end of Vallecitos). Observe water conditions and surf height.
\n- Pre-Swim: Introduce yourself to others. Share your experience level and intended distance. Do not join others in the water without first discussing a plan.
\n06:30 AM: Entry/Toes-In. Swimmers break into ^'pods^' based on similar pace and goals. \n- 07:45 - 8:30AM: Informal Social at Brick and Bell Coffee
\n- Communication: You are responsible for your swim buddy\, and they are responsible for you. Maintain constant communication.
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\n\nCommon Swim Routes\nDistances typically range from 600 to 3\,500 yards:
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\n- The Half: Tower 30 to the halfway point and back (~1\,600 yds).\n
- Shore South: Along the shore to the Marine Room and back (~1\,200 yds).\n
- The Big Loop: Round trip to the Cove or the Scripps Pier (~3\,000–3\,500 yds).
\n\nSafety & Participation Requirements
\nTo ensure the safety of the group\, participants should meet the following minimums:
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\n- Experience: Comfortable in open/rough water and negotiating surf entries/exits.
\n- Endurance: Able to swim 800 yards continuously and a total of 1\,600 yards minimum per session.
\n- New to OWS? If you are new to the ocean\, please start with beginner-oriented swims (Sunday Glorietta\, BOWS\, or Monday/Friday evening Shores sessions).
\n- Conditions: Entry may be delayed or canceled due to lightning\, heavy fog\, high surf\, or poor water quality.
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