Tri and Swim Fit - The home of Barb Watson's swimmers

The home of Barb Watson's swimmers

A site for swimmers in the Tri and Swim Fit squad run by Barbara Watson in Wellington, New Zealand.

Pool Swiming Sessions

Pool Swimming
Barb runs squad sessions at the following places/times.

Kilbirnie Pool/WRAC

Monday Evening 7-8pm
Wednesday Evening 7-8pm
Saturday Morning 6-7am
Saturday Morning 9-10am

Cannon's Creek
Tuesday Morning 6:00am (for the early birds) or 6:30am-7:30
Tuesday Evening 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday Morning 6:30-7:30am

There is a cost involved to cover Barb's time and lane hirage. Call Barb on (04) 232 6470 for more information.

Seaswims

Regular Seaswims are held every Sunday leaving around 8am from Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay although keep an eye out for notices in the forum section at the top of the page as we sometimes move to Scorching Bay, Island Bay or Hataitai Beaches depending on weather or other sports events.

Swims vary in length/speed from 750m (15-25mins) up to 2 or 3km (40mins-1hour or more) and you can be matched up with others of similar speed/ability. We've got a whole range of people so don't feel like you aren't fast enough to join in.
Swimming wetsuits are optional during summer months but essential from late April until October.
Hot showers are available at Freyberg pool for $2. Coffee afterwards usually at the at Greta Point Cafe (near Cog Park).

Forum

BBQ Today, Saturday 12th May

Remember, it is the BBQ at James place today, in Paekakariki. The weather looks great, and it is the perfect time to get together with other people in Barb's swim group. Partners, spouses, kids and friends welcome. If you haven't rsvp'ed yet,…Continue

Started by John Cleveland on Friday.

Head Position

http://effortlessswimming.com/freestyle/head-position-where-to-look/Continue

Started by Julie Kerr May 5.

Photos

Freyberg Beach, May 6th, 2012

by John Cleveland Added May 14, 2012 at 21:28
Easter Sunday, 8th April 2012

by John Cleveland Added April 8, 2012 at 16:55
Oriental Bay, 1st April 2012

by John Cleveland Added April 1, 2012 at 22:25 1 Comment

Freyberg Beach, March 11th 2012

by John Cleveland Added March 12, 2012 at 0:36
Scorching Bay, Saturday 10th March 2012

by John Cleveland Added March 12, 2012 at 0:34
Twilight Swim, March 5th 2012

by John Cleveland Added March 5, 2012 at 22:00 2 Comments

Sea Swim Information

If you're thinking about joining us in the sea here is some information that may be useful from the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Water Temperature in the harbour is monitored daily and can be found on this page. The temperature at Freyberg beach is usually a degree warmer than this.

The Regional Council also monitors water quality at the local beaches regularly. Overall the beaches are very good with the exceptions being after a very heavy downpour when it's best wait for 24-48 hours before swimming. This Greater Wellington Regional Council site should have weekly monitoring reports on it from 1 November onwards. This page covers Freyberg Beach specifically.

Of you want to be notified for txt updates on SUnday mornings, send Barb a txt first and she will add you to the list. He number is on the back of the 10-trip ticket used for squad sessions. Generally we only cancel one or two a year due to weather though as we have options for north and south facing beaches.