CIBBOWS is excited to offer a new series of stroke technique clinics for swimmers looking to level up their technical precision and build confidence in the open water. Taught by professional race coaches using a unique “land-to-water” approach, you will refine your stroke whether you are training for an event or simply want to improve your open water efficiency.
What You’ll Gain
Power and Efficiency: Master a strong catch and body rotation to maximize your speed and glide.
Endurance: Learn specialized kicking techniques to save your energy for long-distance swims.
Adaptability: Adjust your stroke for choppy conditions with recovery techniques built for the ocean.
Navigation: Learn efficient sighting and breathing methods to stay on course without losing your rhythm.
Gear: Adjust your stroke if you are using a wetsuit.
Resources: Registration includes access to a library of instructional videos and curated materials to support your practice between sessions.
Please note: All swimmers must be able to swim at least 200 yards freestyle in a pool without stopping. We will swim rain or shine, but we do not swim in thunderstorm conditions.
Registration fee is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
All Stoke Technique Clinics meet from 10:00 – 11:30 am.
Dates:
- Sunday, May 31
- Sunday, June 7
- Saturday, June 13
- Sunday, June 21
- Sunday, June 28
- Saturday, July 11
See our UPCOMING CLINICS in our CALENDAR to register!
Coaches: (not all coaches will be at each session)
Nicholas Burnham
I took my first real swim lesson in 1998 at a local NYC Parks Department Pool; I was in my mid 30s. Prior to that I had always been a “water rat” but I didn’t know how to swim correctly. After several years of lessons I heard about the Brooklyn Bridge Swim across from Manhattan to Brooklyn. I wanted so badly to do that swim so that whenever I saw the East River I could say to myself: “I swam that!” There was no way I could swim that without doing some open water swims. That’s when I first heard about CIBBOWS. At Brighton Beach I found a group of souls venturing out into the ocean. “Hey, I’m new here,” I said, “how does this ocean swimming work?” “We’re about to head out into the water for a swim, do you want to join us?” replied a couple of swimmers. I was a bit nervous at first, but they encouraged me, reassured me, and waited for me when I tired. I made it all the way to the Coney Island Pier on that first swim. I swam my first Brooklyn Bridge swim from Manhattan to Brooklyn in 2007. My open water swimming has never stopped with the swims getting longer and bringing me to waters all around the world. I’ve been coaching and teaching swimmers of all ages and levels at private pools and in the ocean for the past 5 years. My work with CIBBOWS has included being a: board member, race organizer, swim angel, group swim leader, and safety support team member. I’m a US Masters Swimmer certified coach and a certified Red Cross Lifeguard.
Coco Cohen
Coco is a fitness professional with a 25-year career in Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Triathlon coaching. She grew up on Florida beaches, lakes, and pools and prefers the beach to almost anywhere. Favorite open water activities: swimming, paddle boarding, surfing, and cold-water swimming (in that order!) She looks forward to improving CIBBOWS members’ open-water swimming skills and experience.
Emily Fogle
Emily Fogle (they/them) comes to CIBBOWS after growing up in the Chicagoland suburbs and attending school at Purdue University and NYU. They were a 5x Division 1 All-American swimmer for Purdue and qualified for 2 U.S. Olympic Team Trials (2012, 2016). They are currently a weekend coach with Team New York Aquatics and enjoy providing inclusive workouts and maintaining a space that honors their personal philosophy that the water is for everybody. When they are not coaching, Emily enjoys swimming and recently swam the 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. They enjoy summer mornings down at Brighton Beach training for long, open water swims with other CIBBOWS swimmers. They live in Brooklyn and work as a licensed psychotherapist in private practice where they enjoy working with the queer/trans community & athletes.
