Jay Prchal

Whether you’re preparing for your first open water swim or looking to sharpen your edge as an experienced competitor, this session offers practical, experience based insights into the unique demands of swimming in open water.

Drawing on over 40 years of experience as a swimmer, coach, and mentor, I’ll guide you through key principles that improve confidence, decision making, and performance in open water settings, from race day strategy to mindset, technique, and safety.

What’s covered:

• Pre-Event Preparation
  Mindset, expectations, and personal readiness
• Pre-Race Planning
  Approaching the venue, route navigation, conditions assessment
• Pack Swimming
  Mass starts, race positioning, strategic awareness
• Drafting Theory
  Benefits, etiquette, and when to use (or avoid) it
• Ocean Specific Strategies
  Breathing, sighting, adapting to swell and current
• Staying Warm (or Cool)
  Mental and physical techniques, nutrition timing
• Q&A
  Tailored discussion based on attendee interest

Format:

• Duration: ~1 hour
• Ideal Group Size: 10–15 people
• Delivery: In-person or online (on request)
• Pricing: Based on group size and delivery format

If you’re interested in booking a session for your club, team, or group, please get in touch to discuss availability and pricing.