Welcome to Open Water Planet

In Open Water Swimming you have to keep an Open Mind. You must expect the unexpected. At Open Water Planet we want to help prepare you for that. Our experts, coaches, and athletes have seen it all. Whether a thunderstorm rolls in in the middle of the race, the waves are crashing, jellyfish make an unannounced visit in record numbers, or the water is 58 degrees….or 89 degrees it’s all part of the Open Water challenge.

Open Water Planet can provides ways to prepare you for and enjoy the open water. We can connect you with the pros including open water veterans, triathletes, Olympians, nutritional experts, and open water coaches to share their knowledge at OPEN WATER PLANET clinics across the nation. We will continue to post articles in this section that deal with the unique aspects of Open Water Swimming

OWP Clinics presented by PureSport

At almost all of our events you’ll find some of the world’s greatest Olympic athletes, open water experts and coaches giving instruction on swimming, nutrition, mental preparation, and motivation. These OWP clinics, held are a part of your registration at most OWP events. They are a necessity for those just starting open water swimming and wonderful refreshers for the veterans. There is always something new to learn from each of our clinicians. Our Pro’s include:

  • Fran Crippen- 6-Time National Champion and World Championship 10k Silver Medalist
  • Aaron Peirsol- 7-Time Olympic Medalist and Ocean Conservation leader
  • Brendan Hansen- 4-Time Olympic Medalist and Triathlete
  • Rowdy Gaines- 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and multi-time Masters World Record Holder


Additional Swim Clinics & Training Sessions

Coaching and Programs

PureSport Challenge Program
Corpus Christi PureSport Challenge Program
Leading Triathlon and swim coach, Adam Scott has teamed up with Physical Therapist and injury prevention expert Dan Shea and PureSport to create the PureSport Challenge. Personalized programs for beginner to advanced athletes, The PureSport Challenge training programs offer year-round, open water and multi-sport endurance training. Headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX it hosts the only hands on and/or virtual-coached program specifically dedicated to open water swimming and the OPEN WATER PLANET Series of events. For more information on the PureSport Challenge please contact info@openwaterplanet.com