Swim

Weekly Pool Workouts

Coached by Coach JD at Balboa Pool, the club runs weekly swim sessions from late January through late November. Workouts focus on technique and endurance with varying weekly sets. Membership required; non-members may attend a free trial track workout first.

Club Swim Clinics

Open-water training sessions throughout the season focusing on safety, technique, and water comfort in San Francisco Bay.

Alcatraz Escape Swim

A signature club event: a private, escorted swim from Alcatraz Island at a reduced cost compared to commercial operators. The club coordinates optimal tide timing, pairs swimmers by speed, and provides kayak support.

Open Water Safety Guidelines

• Plan ahead: check tides, currents, and water temperature before every swim
• Always use the buddy system
• Use a tow buoy for visibility
• Stay near shore and in designated areas
• Carry a whistle for emergency signaling
• Never swim alone outside Aquatic Park Cove without a support vessel

Public Pools in San Francisco

Balboa, North Beach, Coffman, Garfield, Martin Luther King Jr., Rossi, Sava, Hamilton pools are all SF Recreation & Parks facilities.

Masters Swimming

• Fog City Masters — Herbst Natatorium, drop-in available
• SF Tsunami Masters — Hamilton Pool
• USF Masters — Koret Center
• UCSF Masters — Mission Bay
• Pacific Masters — 100+ affiliated clubs