Open Water Swim Sessions

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“Valerie helped me refine my strokes, get more comfortable with breathing, and has given me the confidence in my swimming skills. The ever-present, low-level sense of panic I had whenever I was in the ocean is no longer there, and I now enjoy being in the water.”

– Shannon B.

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Hi there, I’m Valerie Farber, a long-time swimmer who came to the water for meditation and stayed for the athletic challenge and sheer adventure. I am passionate about sharing and helping others with open water swimming, both for physical as well as mental support.

I specialize in helping beginner and fearful adult swimmers find comfort, self-confidence, and freedom in the water.  I was trained as a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and have taught lessons through Asphalt Green, Imagine Swimming, Seattle Parks and Rec, as well as my own company, AquaKula.

I currently teach private adult lessons off Brighton Beach for those moving past fear to swim in the ocean, learning open water swim skills, or refining their stroke technique in the gorgeous “big blue”. You can access my calendar and sign up for a lesson below.

I also teach two group classes in the summer through my CIBBOWS community. Intro to Open Water gives you the basics and best practices for open water swimming. And the Learn to Love Ocean Swimming session focuses on acknowledging, navigating, and befriending anxiety/fear in the open water.

Regardless of age, ability, ailment, sentiment, goal, or skill level, I would be honored to support you in your ocean/swimming journey!

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Curious to hear more about my journey to the open water? Check out this podcast interview I did with Yvonne of Late Bloomer Living…Episode 141 Pushing Past Fear