Crave2Swim Open Water Academy is a first of its kind in Colorado. Led solely by WOWSA Certified Open Water Swim Coach and 2016 Olympic Trial Qualifier Erle Craven V. Coach witnessed 500 meter pool time trial, or equivalent race result is required to join any Open Water Group sessions. Please submit your race result or schedule your time trial with Coach Erle to erle@crave2swim.com.
Whether you are a self coached Triathlete, Professional triathlete, Marathon swimmer, first Ironman hopeful, or 70.3 bucket lister, you've found your place with Crave2Swim.
The Swim leg of a Triathlon can be a make or break for almost all athletes, but it doesn't have to be. Crave2Swim Open Water Academy will help you love the open water and ensure you no longer dread the swim leg!
Crave2Swim will soon offer 5 Open Water Sessions per week, at three different locations across Denver Metro for the 2026 Race Season! Open Water Season for 2026 is May 23rd - September 7th. All Workouts will be Crave2Swim members only and approved via Commercial Permits, so no boats, jet-skis, or motorized water vehicles will be present during any sessions or lessons.
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Group Open Water Swim Drop-In $59.69
Crave2Swim Open Water Group Sessions are coached race specific workouts guided via paddleboard by Coach Erle. Redeemable for one Open Water Group Session at any Crave2Swim permitted Open Water venue. Redeemable at any time and doesn't expire. Reservoir entry fee will range depending on venue. Annual Reservoir Passes or Daily Passes are available at the Boulder Reservoir, and the Aurora Reservior. Chatfield State Park entry requires a Colorado Wild Pass ($29 per year) for unlimited entry.
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Single Open Water Lesson - 1 Hour $139.69
One guided Open water swim with Coach Erle leading the way on a paddleboard. Coach Erle will walk through first time best practices, things to look out for, sighting basics, and course plan before we take off. Coach Erle will keep you on course to ensure you are comfortable and safe the entire time you are in the open water. Redeemable at any Crave2Swim permitted Open Water venue. Redeemable at any time and doesn't expire.
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Monthly Membership - Crave2Swim Open Water Academy $269.99
Unlimited Open Water Group Sessions at any Crave2Swim permitted Open Water venue. Reservoir entry fee will range depending on venue. Annual Reservoir Passes or Daily Passes are available at the Boulder Reservoir, and the Aurora Reservior. Chatfield State Park entry requires a Colorado Wild Pass ($29 per year) for unlimited entry.
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Season Pass - Crave2Swim Open Water Academy $699.69
Unlimited Open Water Group Sessions for entire OWS Season (May 23rd - September 7th*) at any Crave2Swim permitted Open Water venue. Perfect for someone wanting an entire season of Coached Open Water swim sessions in prepartion for a fall Ironman. Any Fall racers are encouraged to join Crave2Swim Masters for annual pool maintence and training. *Aurora Reservoir SCUBA Beach stays open through October for anyone interested.
All Crave2Swim Open Water Academy sessions are permitted, sanctioned, licensed, and insured for all swimmers safety and protection. Crave2Swim holds General Liability Insurance through two agencies that cover any Open Water Swimming activities via USA Triathlon and US Masters Swimming. Any athlete must be a registered member with either USA Triathlon or US Masters Swimming to attend any Open Water Sessions. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to Coach Erle directly.
