Informal meetup to start your work week with a morning swim early June through the first day of Fall. Be ready to enter water by 6:30 am or show up early to watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan. There is sometimes a locking bag available; bringing valuable items is not suggested. Cancellations due to water or weather conditions posted the evening before on the Stack Team App. We enter the water at the traditional meeting point of Chicago's Open Water Swimming community, the northernmost orange water entry ladder from Oak Street Beach (near the Chess Pavillion), or "Ladder One": bit.ly/LadderOne
Hi All, we are excited to offer a swim clinic with coach Fitz on June 17 from 7-8pm at UIC pool! It will be reservations only and cost $25 to cover the pool rental. Reserve your spot quickly: this has sold out each year. pace.chicagobluedolphins.com/checkout/ctc-pool-clinic
Stroke & Stride June – August.
1/2 mile or full mile swim followed by a 2 mile run held at Ohio Street Beach.
Check in with the timer by 6:15pm and the event starts at 6:30pm. There is no fee for this timed weekly scrimage.
Stay after for "Stink & Drink" to socialize with fellow club members.
We swim if the beach is open: see https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/ohio-street-beach for flag status.
Open Water Swim Clinic
Date: July 01,2026
Location: Ohio Street Beach (600 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611)*
Time: 6 PM- 8 PM
Attention! Program will start at 6- 6:15 PM, and program will begin after at Cafe Oliva.
*Location is weather dependent. Look out for any changes in case of storms/ bad weather.
