Chicago Blue Dolphins

🏊‍♂️ Tomorrow is the big day, Chicago triathletes! 🏊‍♀️

Chicago Blue Dolphins' Open Water Swim Training officially kicks off tomorrow evening at Ohio Street Beach! If you are gearing up for a sprint, an Olympic distance, or a full Ironman this season, there is no better place to dial in your pacing, practice drafting, and build your open-water confidence than with our community.

Here is what you need to know for tomorrow:
Time: Be dressed and ready to hit the water at 6:00 PM sharp.
Gear: Wetsuits are highly recommended for these early summer sessions to keep you comfortable.
Location: Look for the Chicago Blue Dolphins crew at Ohio Street Beach.

A quick but vital safety reminder:
Even though National Flag Day was yesterday, every single day is a flag day when you are an open water swimmer. Before you head down tomorrow—or any time you swim in Lake Michigan—make it a strict habit to check the current Ohio Street Beach conditions.

Take a close look at the flag chart to refresh your memory on the beach flags so you always know what the water conditions mean before you dive in. Your safety is always priority number one!

Whether you want to commit to the full season, lock in Session 1, or just try it out with a drop-in swim, we have flexible options to fit your training schedule.

Spaces are filling up fast, so secure your spot online or just show up ready to work. Let’s make it a safe, fast, and incredible summer on the lake!

See you at the beach tomorrow at 6:00 PM!

🔗 https://chicagobluedolphins.com/pace-swim-training/weekly-lake-swims/
📞 (773) 342-7250

It’s about more than just swimming laps. 🏊‍♂️💙

For Initiative #3 of National Water Safety Month, we are focusing on Water Competency. Being "water competent" means having the essential skills to survive an unexpected situation in the water.

At Chicago Blue Dolphins, we teach these three critical pillars of competency:
🌊 Balance & Recovery: Knowing how to regain your footing or find the surface after a fall.
🌊 Floating: The ability to rest and breathe in the water without panic.
🌊 Treading: Maintaining your position while waiting for help or planning your next move.

Whether you're a toddler or a triathlete, these are the skills that save lives. Master the foundation, and the rest will follow!

Ready to add lake swims for the season to prepare? 🏙️🌊

Our 2026 Open Water Swim Training kicks off at Ohio Street Beach on Tuesday, June 16th! Whether you're training for the Chicago Tri or just want to master the unique challenges of the lake, our coached sessions provide the skills and safety you need.

📍 Where: Ohio Street Beach
⏰ When: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (June 16 – Aug 25)
🧤 Note: Wetsuits are highly recommended for those early summer sessions!

Choose your training plan:
🏊‍♂️ Full Season: $253
🏊‍♂️ Session 1 (June 16 – July 14): $140
🏊‍♂️ Session 2 (July 21 – Aug 25): $168
🏊‍♂️ Single Drop-In: $33

Make sure you meet the requirements (300-yard continuous freestyle or completion of Freestyle 3), and let’s get lake-ready together!

💻 Register now https://f.mtr.cool/udbryopmlx or call 773-342-7250.