Open Water Endurance Swim

GTC’s regular weekly Open Water Endurance Swim workout. A lifeguard and kayak are present at every swim.

✔️ Swimmers must stick to the designated swim times (see below).
🚫 No swimming outside of these times is permitted.

⏳ Please pace your session so you can finish your final lap and exit the water before the swim time ends.
❌ Lingering in the water after the session ends is not allowed.

Let’s respect the space, each other’s time, and keep things running smoothly for all!

🏊‍♀️ Designated Swim Times
🕔 Tuesday: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
🌅 Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
☀️ Sunday: 7:00 – 8:30 AM

🛑 Please plan to finish your final lap and exit the water before the session ends.

Cold-Water Swim Safety Policy
With the cooler fall weather upon us, safety becomes our top priority at the Quarry.

To ensure everyone’s well-being, the GTC will follow Triathlon Ontario’s open-water safety guidelines:

• Wetsuits become mandatory once water temperatures drop below 20 °C.
• Wetsuits are optional in the 20–24°C range, depending on the athlete’s comfort.
• Wetsuits are not permitted above 24.6 °C due to the risk of overheating.
• If temperatures fall too low (below ~16 °C), the swim will be cancelled for safety reasons.

In addition:

• Wear bright swim caps for visibility.
• Using swim buoys/floaties is strongly encouraged if you have them.
• Never swim alone — always stay with the group.

By treating our club swims as if they were sanctioned triathlon events, we can keep everyone safe while maximizing our time in the open water this fall.

Note:

Tuesday and Sunday morning endurance swims are not instructed. These swims are a great opportunity for members of all abilities to practice swim techniques and swim at your own pace. A coach and a lifeguard in a kayak are always present.

GTC Members, please check out our weekly Newsletter for swim workout location and directions.