First Light Swim
First Light Swim: Wednesday/Friday Weekly Morning Openwater Meet-up
Location: La Jolla Shores (South Bathrooms / Tower 30)Schedule: Every Wednesday and Friday
Time: 6:15 AM (Arrival/Planning) | 6:30 AM (Toes in water)
⚠️ IMPORTANT: SELF-GUIDED EVENT NOTICE
This 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.
Morning Flow
- 06:15 AM: Arrive at the boardwalk in front of the South Bathrooms (west end of Vallecitos). Observe water conditions and surf height.
- 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. 06:30 AM: Entry/Toes-In. Swimmers break into "pods" based on similar pace and goals.
- 07:45 - 8:30AM: Informal Social at Brick and Bell Coffee
- Communication: You are responsible for your swim buddy, and they are responsible for you. Maintain constant communication.
Common Swim Routes Distances typically range from 600 to 3,500 yards:
- The Half: Tower 30 to the halfway point and back (~1,600 yds).
- Shore South: Along the shore to the Marine Room and back (~1,200 yds).
- The Big Loop: Round trip to the Cove or the Scripps Pier (~3,000–3,500 yds).
Safety & Participation Requirements
To ensure the safety of the group, participants should meet the following minimums:
- Experience: Comfortable in open/rough water and negotiating surf entries/exits.
- Endurance: Able to swim 800 yards continuously and a total of 1,600 yards minimum per session.
- 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).
- Conditions: Entry may be delayed or canceled due to lightning, heavy fog, high surf, or poor water quality.
<B>Logistics </B><P>
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<LI><B>Prepare:</B> Please do not join a pod once they begin to enter the water. Speak to them in advance. </LI>
<LI><B>Parking:</B> Street parking (observe all signage) or the main lot. </LI>
<LI><B>Updates:</B> Check the <B>TCSD Facebook Workout page</B> or the email swim list for last-minute weather or water quality cancellations. </LI>
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Date:
March 25, 2026 -
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Frequency:
Weekly event on Wednesdays
January 02, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 -
Start Time:
06:30am -
Where:
San Diego - Central - Everyone
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Who:
Stephen Treger -
Email:
treger+tcsd@gmail.com -
Phone:
6196308557
