Not at all. This program is about becoming a smarter and more efficient swimmer, not necessarily the fastest. We've coached triathletes of all levels. Our goal is to give you the technique and strategy to exit the water with the most energy conserved, which is often more important than being the first one out.

While every athlete is different, the swim sets the tone for your entire race. A calm, efficient swim can save you minutes not only in the water, but also on the bike and run because you start with a lower heart rate and less fatigue. Many of our athletes find they save significant time overall by exiting the water feeling fresh, not exhausted.

Expect purposeful, race-specific training. We move beyond standard laps to focus on drills that simulate race-day conditions. This includes sets designed to practice technique under fatigue, race-start simulations with a group, and specific drills for sighting and turning under pressure.

While both Sentosa and East Coast Park are common locations for open water swimming in Singapore, our primary and highly recommended training ground is Sentosa.

We choose Sentosa for a very important reason: safety. The beaches at Sentosa are contained, U-shaped coves, often with safety nets, which protect swimmers from strong currents and boat traffic. This creates a calmer, more predictable environment, which is perfect for focusing on technique and building confidence.

While East Coast Park offers a true open water experience, its conditions can be much more challenging. We reserve training there for our most advanced athletes and specific race simulations, and always with strict safety protocols in place.

For our triathlon open water sessions, our cancellation policy is dictated by one, non-negotiable principle: your safety.

We understand that both you and our coaches are highly committed to the lesson. However, the open water environment is unpredictable. Our coaches will make a final decision based on the weather conditions on the day of the lesson.

A lesson will be cancelled and rescheduled at no cost if there is heavy rain, a lightning alert, or if our expert coaches judge the sea conditions to be unsafe or risky. We will always err on the side of caution. If the weather looks 50/50, we will cancel.

For non-weather-related cancellations initiated by you, our standard policy of requiring 24 hours' notice still applies.