Odyssey Open Water Swimming

Reminder!

Tomorrow at 8am Coach Christina will be facilitating our very first Conquering Fear clinic at Lordships before our community swim.

Christina has a passion for helping swimmers overcome fear of water and has helped hundreds of adult swimmers on their journey.

This class is for all levels! Whether you’re simply curious about open water swimming or are preparing for your first Alcatraz this summer and need techniques to stay calm in all conditions. All are welcome.

Head to the link in our bio to sign up!

Big News! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce our official partnership with Swim Across America San Francisco!

🗓️ Mark your calendars: September 21st, 2025

Join SAA for a point-to-point 1.5 mile swim starting at Little Marina Green and finishing in Aquatic Park. Take part in this memorable event as a swimmer, volunteer, or kayaker and help us fight cancer at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals!

🌊How? 🌊

✅Join Team Odyssey by heading to:

https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/odyssey

(Please note there is a minimum donation requirement)

✅ Train with us!

Swim Across America strongly encourages participants to train before the big event and we are here to help! Odyssey offers supported community swims every Tuesday and Sunday, featuring a mile-long buoyed course and top-tier safety provided by a U.S. Coast Guard-certified captain, certified open-water coaches, and dedicated kayakers. Perfect for those just dipping their toes for the first time.

Our unlimited monthly membership is perfect for those looking to train before the big event. 💪

So many of us have been impacted by cancer. Join us in supporting groundbreaking cancer research, honoring survivors, and remembering those we’ve lost—all while doing what we love most: swimming in the Bay. ❤️✨🌊

✨🌸 🌷 April: When the water is still a bit chilly but the selfies are fire🌷🌸✨

Find us on Sundays and Tuesdays launching from Lordships at the Berkeley Marina!

Sundays: 9-11:30am 🌊
Tuesdays: 6-7:30pm 🌊

Join us for the Rosie the Riveter Open Water Swim, a fundraiser for Rosie the Riveter Trust on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Richmond, CA!

Whether you’re a seasoned open-water swimmer or trying it for the first time, this community swim promises a fun and supportive environment for all participants.
Event Details:

📍 Location: Barbara and Jay Vincent Park, Richmond Marina
🕤 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Swim starts at 12:00 Noon)
🏊Swim distance: Choice of swims!
1.2 miles to Brooks Island and back
500 yards to the end of the jetty and back
🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏼Max Capacity: 100 swimmers

🍽️ Potluck Lunch: Bring a dish to share after the swim!

Each participant will receive a custom t-shirt, swim cap, and an iconic Rosie bandana.

What to Bring:
💧 Water – Stay hydrated!
🩱 Bathing Suit & Towel – Don’t forget the essentials
🥪 Pre-Swim Snack – Fuel up before you hit the water
🎒 Anything Else You Need – Goggles, sunscreen, sun hat, a change of clothes, etc.

Amenities:
🌊 Small Beach – Perfect for our open-water swim
🌿 Lawn & Picnic Areas – Relax and enjoy the beautiful setting
🚗 Parking Available
🚻 Restrooms On-Site

Friend/fundraiser:
This swim supports Rosie the Riveter Trust, which is the official nonprofit partner of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. The swim takes place where 747 Liberty Ships were built and launched during WWII. Six million women were among the workers who made the ships and planes, jeeps and other war needs across the country during this time. They proved to the world that they could do anything!

Come for the swim, stay for the Rosie the Riveter camaraderie! Whether you’re in the water or cheering from the shore, we welcome you to be part of this exciting day. WE CAN DO IT!

One thing special about Odyssey is that we’re a community of all paces, faces, experiences, and abilities. But sometimes you just need to post that shockingly straight line between buoy one and two, you know? 😎

Shout to the community members already active in the Odyssey Strava Club. You guys are rocking the weekly swims.

Find Odyssey Open Water on join in on the action 🏊‍♀️❤️✨🌊

These warmer water temperatures and longer days feel… Well, like heaven ❤️🌊✨

Buoy selfies from our final March swim! See yourself? As always, feel free to tag and share.

Do you have a membership you need transferred to our new platform? Please email [email protected] for assistance!

🏊‍♀️Swim the Wild Side of Angel Island! 🌊

Join us for this dream of a swim along Angel Island’s stunning western edge, through the iconic Raccoon Strait! 🌅 Glide through the bay with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged, untouched beauty of Angel Island’s coastline.

Head to the link in our bio to register!

📅 JUNE 7 | 📍 Angel Island, SF Bay | 🌊 Limited Spots Available

Karl the Fog’s angry brother Steve the Squall rolled in today and showed that open water swimmers are just built different! The smiles say it all.

Guided by our incredible downwind paddler Vio these swimmers (and more!) braved some very gnarly conditions without our typical course.

And a special shout out to our women led crew Chenoa and Emily for braving the elements to brief our swimmers and to keep things running smoothly.

If you decided to cancel your swim this morning I will be reaching out to you to with regard to a refund or a swim credit!

🗓️Please note the date change of this event to SUNDAY June 22nd at McNears Beach in Marin. There will be no Berkeley swim on this day🗓️

What is the Rat Race? Is it a race against the clock? A state of mind? Somewhere in between?

Our annual Race Race is a celebration of our amazing community and our way of saying thank you. Whether you’re in it for the prize, or just in it for the love of the water– Rat Race is what you make of it. 

In addition to the 3k (1.86 mi) race, there will be a 1.5k (0.93 mi) course which will turn at a buoy before reaching Rat Rock.

We’d also like to take a moment to recognize some incredible members of our community during this event. Know someone who you think is particularly inspirational? Or exemplifies community spirit? Email [email protected] to nominate a swimmer.

Swimmers are provided with official times and winners are announced at the conclusion of the race where they are invited to join a catered lunch. Lunch is provided for free for all race participants and available for purchase for spectators and family members on site via tap to pay.

The Odyssey Rat Race is open to all experience levels, and no membership is required. Any swimmer comfortable swimming either course is welcome to participate.

March certainly came in like a lion…

But we’re here rain or shine 🌧️ ☀️

Buoy selfies from our March 9th and 16th Sunday swims!

Tuesday Evening Swims Are Back!

Join us as we kick off evening swims on Tuesday March 25th from 6:00–7:30 PM!

Meet us at the old Lordships Restaurant at the Berkeley Marina for a little respite from your work week. 🧘🌊🏊✨

Longer days mean more time in the water—whether you’re training for an event or just looking for a refreshing evening swim, we’ve got you covered.

Who’s in? 🌊💙