Open Water Swim Workshop for POC

This is an invitation to know water more water intimately-- to gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to spend more time in our precious lakes, rivers, and oceans. We will focus on open water comfort and safety considerations that are different from swimming in a pool. We will also do some swim skill building geared  towards beginner or intermediate swimmers. This is an experience of  water in its most natural state.  Mindfulness, meditation and self inquiry will be integrated into the experience.  There is nothing quite like swimming in a natural body of water under the wide open sky - come  join!  

Please note this class is a space for those who identify as a Person of Color. Please contact oshunswimschool@gmail.com if you have questions or want to find a different way to be involved!   

Meeting Location: Leaven Community, 5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211 

Swimming Locations: Washougal Swimming Hole 

Start Date: Saturday, August 24th 

Time: 11:00AM - 3:30PM, drive time plus a 2.5h workshop

Cost: Sliding Scale $10-$40 What You’ll Need to Bring: 

• Whatever you would like to get into the water with
• Towel
• Comfortable shoes that you can get wet - sandals with back straps/water shoes/ sneakers (please no flip flops)
• Water
• Lunch & snacks as needed.
• Sun protection

We will meet at Leaven Community at 11:00AM sharp and carpool to our swim location. Our workshop will last about 2.5 hours and we plan to be back at Leaven at 3:30pm.