33 / 40 registered
₹5500+0.9% fee
33 / 40 registered
₹5500+0.9% fee
A 2 DAY OPENWATER SWIM SKILLS WORKSHOP The Openwater Swim Lab is a two-day workshop for swimmers who want to become more confident, skilled and self-reliant in open water. The Lab combines classroom learning, practical open-water skills and a longer continuous swim, allowing participants to understand techniques, practise them and then apply them in a real open-water environment. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Suitable for new and regular open-water swimmers, triathletes, and swimmers preparing for longer-distance swims or swimathons. Participants must have prior open-water swimming experience and should have completed at least 250 metres continuously in open water, with or without a tow float. DAY 1 — LEARN THE OPENWATER Build confidence. Develop skills. Understand the water. Day 1 begins with a classroom session on open-water techniques, covering safety, sighting & navigation, drafting, buoy turns, starts & group swimming, pacing & race strategies, floating & self-management, and nutrition & hydration. This will be followed by a 1 to 1.5-hour in-water skills session to practise these techniques in a real open-water environment, including feeding and hydration while swimming. DAY 2 — TAKE ON THE OPENWATER Put everything you’ve learnt into practice. Day 2 begins with a pre-swim briefing covering pacing, navigation, drafting, nutrition & hydration, fatigue management and self-management. Participants will then take on a 2-hour continuous open-water swim, applying the skills learnt on Day 1, including planned feeding and hydration. This is not a race or a test of maximum distance. The objective is to learn how to manage yourself confidently and effectively during a longer open-water swim. SAFETY & SWIMMER SUPPORT The in-water sessions will be conducted on a defined swim course with kayak and safety support, along with experienced members of the Openwater Swim TRIbe team. Tow floats are mandatory. Participants are expected to bring their own. If you don't have one and require a tow float from us, please indicate this through the separate Tow Float Requirement Form. Provided in a separate link within the event details. Swimmers may be grouped according to swimming ability and pace. NUTRITION & HYDRATION Participants will learn and practise feeding and hydration techniques for longer open-water swims. Please bring the nutrition and hydration products you are familiar with and intend to use during the practical and longer swim sessions. MEALS & ACCOMMODATION Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: Breakfast 🏠 Shared overnight accommodation is included. Please bring your personal toiletries and other requirements for the overnight stay. TRAVEL TO THE VENUE The venue is approximately 1.5 hours from Bengaluru. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue. We encourage participants to carpool wherever possible. Once registrations are completed, participants can coordinate with each other to share rides to and from the venue on the respective WhatsApp group. PARTICIPATION & SAFETY CONDITIONS 1. By purchasing a ticket, participants acknowledge the inherent risks associated with open-water swimming and agree to follow the instructions and decisions of the organizers, instructors and safety team. 2. All participants will be required to sign the event Declaration, Disclaimer & Indemnity Waiver before participating. 3. Depending on weather, water conditions, visibility or other safety considerations, the organizers may modify, delay, shorten, relocate or cancel an in-water session. 4. The decision of the instructors and organizers is final regarding a swimmer's participation. If a participant does not meet the stated criteria, cannot demonstrate sufficient open-water competency, does not follow safety instructions, or is considered unsafe to continue, they may be asked to sit out, stop the swim or exit the water. No refund will be provided in such circumstances. REGISTRATION & PRICING Early Bird: ₹5,000 — until 20th September Regular Price: ₹5,500 Registrations close: 30th September 2026 Limited to 40 swimmers. Registrations may close earlier if all slots are filled. WHAT TO BRING Swimsuit/trunks • Swimming cap • Goggles + spare • Tow float • Towel • Change of clothes • Personal toiletries • Sunscreen • Preferred swim nutrition & hydration
Sat, 03 Oct '26 - 04 Oct '26
11:30 AM
- Swim
- Lake Swim
- Open Water Swim
About the Event
A 2 DAY OPENWATER SWIM SKILLS WORKSHOP The Openwater Swim Lab is a two-day workshop for swimmers who want to become more confident, skilled and self-reliant in open water. The Lab combines classroom learning, practical open-water skills and a longer continuous swim, allowing participants to understand techniques, practise them and then apply them in a real open-water environment. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Suitable for new and regular open-water swimmers, triathletes, and swimmers preparing for longer-distance swims or swimathons. Participants must have prior open-water swimming experience and should have completed at least 250 metres continuously in open water, with or without a tow float. DAY 1 — LEARN THE OPENWATER Build confidence. Develop skills. Understand the water. Day 1 begins with a classroom session on open-water techniques, covering safety, sighting & navigation, drafting, buoy turns, starts & group swimming, pacing & race strategies, floating & self-management, and nutrition & hydration. This will be followed by a 1 to 1.5-hour in-water skills session to practise these techniques in a real open-water environment, including feeding and hydration while swimming. DAY 2 — TAKE ON THE OPENWATER Put everything you’ve learnt into practice. Day 2 begins with a pre-swim briefing covering pacing, navigation, drafting, nutrition & hydration, fatigue management and self-management. Participants will then take on a 2-hour continuous open-water swim, applying the skills learnt on Day 1, including planned feeding and hydration. This is not a race or a test of maximum distance. The objective is to learn how to manage yourself confidently and effectively during a longer open-water swim. SAFETY & SWIMMER SUPPORT The in-water sessions will be conducted on a defined swim course with kayak and safety support, along with experienced members of the Openwater Swim TRIbe team. Tow floats are mandatory. Participants are expected to bring their own. If you don't have one and require a tow float from us, please indicate this through the separate Tow Float Requirement Form. Provided in a separate link within the event details. Swimmers may be grouped according to swimming ability and pace. NUTRITION & HYDRATION Participants will learn and practise feeding and hydration techniques for longer open-water swims. Please bring the nutrition and hydration products you are familiar with and intend to use during the practical and longer swim sessions. MEALS & ACCOMMODATION Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: Breakfast 🏠 Shared overnight accommodation is included. Please bring your personal toiletries and other requirements for the overnight stay. TRAVEL TO THE VENUE The venue is approximately 1.5 hours from Bengaluru. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue. We encourage participants to carpool wherever possible. Once registrations are completed, participants can coordinate with each other to share rides to and from the venue on the respective WhatsApp group. PARTICIPATION & SAFETY CONDITIONS 1. By purchasing a ticket, participants acknowledge the inherent risks associated with open-water swimming and agree to follow the instructions and decisions of the organizers, instructors and safety team. 2. All participants will be required to sign the event Declaration, Disclaimer & Indemnity Waiver before participating. 3. Depending on weather, water conditions, visibility or other safety considerations, the organizers may modify, delay, shorten, relocate or cancel an in-water session. 4. The decision of the instructors and organizers is final regarding a swimmer's participation. If a participant does not meet the stated criteria, cannot demonstrate sufficient open-water competency, does not follow safety instructions, or is considered unsafe to continue, they may be asked to sit out, stop the swim or exit the water. No refund will be provided in such circumstances. REGISTRATION & PRICING Early Bird: ₹5,000 — until 20th September Regular Price: ₹5,500 Registrations close: 30th September 2026 Limited to 40 swimmers. Registrations may close earlier if all slots are filled. WHAT TO BRING Swimsuit/trunks • Swimming cap • Goggles + spare • Tow float • Towel • Change of clothes • Personal toiletries • Sunscreen • Preferred swim nutrition & hydration
More details about this distance
Theme
Openwater Swim Skills Workshop
Course information
- Swim course
- Point to Point
- Swimming location
- Lake near Bengaluru
- Traffic restrictions
- No
Race history
- Total editions
- 1
Weather
Common questions
- When is Openwater Lab?
The race is on 03 Oct '26.
- What time does Openwater Lab start?
Starts at 11:30 AM.
- How many days does Openwater Lab run?
03 Oct '26 to 04 Oct '26.
- Where is Openwater Lab?
Takes place in Nagabaijaddi, Helligehalli, Karnataka.
- Where is the start line for Openwater Lab?
The start line is at Whispering Waters Magadi, 88, Nagabaijaddi, Helligehalli, Karnataka 562120.
- What distance is Openwater Lab?
The distance is Swimming.
- What type of race is Openwater Lab?
This is a swimming event.
- Is Openwater Lab in-person or virtual?
This is an in-person (on-ground) event.
- What kind of participation does Openwater Lab offer?
This race offers individual participation.
- Which edition of Openwater Lab is this?
This is the 2026 edition.
- How much does entry to Openwater Lab cost?
Entry fee is ₹5,500.
- When does registration close for Openwater Lab?
Registration closes on 30 Sep '26.
- Where do I register for Openwater Lab?
Register using the Participate button on this page.
- Who can take part in Openwater Lab?
Limited to 40 swimmers.
- What is the refund policy for Openwater Lab?
Standard 30-Day.
- What is the swim type at Openwater Lab?
Open-water lake swim.
- Where is the swim for Openwater Lab?
The swim takes place at Lake near Bengaluru.
- Are roads closed to traffic at Openwater Lab?
No, roads remain open to traffic.
- How difficult is Openwater Lab?
Difficulty level: Beginner.
- What is the theme of Openwater Lab?
Openwater Swim Skills Workshop.
- Who organises Openwater Lab?
Organised by Openwater Swim TRIbe.
- How many participants does Openwater Lab usually have?
Around 40 participants take part.
- What is Openwater Lab about?
A 2 DAY OPENWATER SWIM SKILLS WORKSHOP The Openwater Swim Lab is a two-day workshop for swimmers who want to become more confident, skilled and self-reliant in open water. The Lab combines classroom learning, practical open-water skills and a longer continuous swim, allowing participants to understand techniques, practise them and then apply them in a real open-water environment. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Suitable for new and regular open-water swimmers, triathletes, and swimmers preparing for longer-distance swims or swimathons. Participants must have prior open-water swimming experience and should have completed at least 250 metres continuously in open water, with or without a tow float. DAY 1 — LEARN THE OPENWATER Build confidence. Develop skills. Understand the water. Day 1 begins with a classroom session on open-water techniques, covering safety, sighting & navigation, drafting, buoy turns, starts & group swimming, pacing & race strategies, floating & self-management, and nutrition & hydration. This will be followed by a 1 to 1.5-hour in-water skills session to practise these techniques in a real open-water environment, including feeding and hydration while swimming. DAY 2 — TAKE ON THE OPENWATER Put everything you’ve learnt into practice. Day 2 begins with a pre-swim briefing covering pacing, navigation, drafting, nutrition & hydration, fatigue management and self-management. Participants will then take on a 2-hour continuous open-water swim, applying the skills learnt on Day 1, including planned feeding and hydration. This is not a race or a test of maximum distance. The objective is to learn how to manage yourself confidently and effectively during a longer open-water swim. SAFETY & SWIMMER SUPPORT The in-water sessions will be conducted on a defined swim course with kayak and safety support, along with experienced members of the Openwater Swim TRIbe team. Tow floats are mandatory. Participants are expected to bring their own. If you don't have one and require a tow float from us, please indicate this through the separate Tow Float Requirement Form. Provided in a separate link within the event details. Swimmers may be grouped according to swimming ability and pace. NUTRITION & HYDRATION Participants will learn and practise feeding and hydration techniques for longer open-water swims. Please bring the nutrition and hydration products you are familiar with and intend to use during the practical and longer swim sessions. MEALS & ACCOMMODATION Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Day 2: Breakfast 🏠 Shared overnight accommodation is included. Please bring your personal toiletries and other requirements for the overnight stay. TRAVEL TO THE VENUE The venue is approximately 1.5 hours from Bengaluru. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the venue. We encourage participants to carpool wherever possible. Once registrations are completed, participants can coordinate with each other to share rides to and from the venue on the respective WhatsApp group. PARTICIPATION & SAFETY CONDITIONS 1. By purchasing a ticket, participants acknowledge the inherent risks associated with open-water swimming and agree to follow the instructions and decisions of the organizers, instructors and safety team. 2. All participants will be required to sign the event Declaration, Disclaimer & Indemnity Waiver before participating. 3. Depending on weather, water conditions, visibility or other safety considerations, the organizers may modify, delay, shorten, relocate or cancel an in-water session. 4. The decision of the instructors and organizers is final regarding a swimmer's participation. If a participant does not meet the stated criteria, cannot demonstrate sufficient open-water competency, does not follow safety instructions, or is considered unsafe to continue, they may be asked to sit out, stop the swim or exit the water. No refund will be provided in such circumstances. REGISTRATION & PRICING Early Bird: ₹5,000 — until 20th September Regular Price: ₹5,500 Registrations close: 30th September 2026 Limited to 40 swimmers. Registrations may close earlier if all slots are filled. WHAT TO BRING Swimsuit/trunks • Swimming cap • Goggles + spare • Tow float • Towel • Change of clothes • Personal toiletries • Sunscreen • Preferred swim nutrition & hydration.
- How many editions of Openwater Lab have there been?
There have been 1 editions so far.
- What is the swim course like at Openwater Lab?
The course is point to Point.
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