Swim Lessons with a World Champion
Would you like to swim faster?
Then come to Kona, Hawaii so Hall of Fame swimmer Karlyn Pipes can teach you how!
Whether you are a new swimmer, a triathlete, or have been in the water all your life, Karlyn would love to help you learn how to swim faster with less effort
All ages and abilities are welcome
Take a swim lesson in the Endless Pool:
Coach Karlyn is demonstrating a high-elbow catch
You will be amazed how rapidly you can improve your speed and technique in the Endless Pool. Two large mirrors on the bottom provide instant visual feedback, while swimming into the current will help you immediately feel the difference between faster and slower, easier and harder.
In this environment you will move to change quicker than in a traditional pool. With Karlyn’s expert guidance and simple explanations on how you can improve, you will also gain confidence that the swim techniques you are learning will help you become a better swimmer.
Detailed video analysis of your swim technique:
Karlyn will film a large portion of your swim lesson adding detailed analysis about your swim technique as it progresses. These videos are useful during your lesson for instant feedback, but they are INVALUABLE afterwards as you will be able to reference them for years to come and continue to improve.
How do you know if you are a faster swimmer?
It’s science: The speed of the current remains constant unless Karlyn changes it. During your session, Karlyn will provide you with simple and effective suggestions designed to help you improve both your TECHNIQUE and SPEED. When you make these changes, your new swim technique will be faster and cause you to bump into front of pool. You are now a scientifically proven faster swimmer.
Contrast Drills: Throughout your session Karlyn will ask you to compare/contrast a variety of techniques to see what works best for you. This is where you really begin to FEEL the differences. At the end of the session we do a drill called “amnesia” to revisit your “old” stroke. While your “old” stroke may feel comfortable and familiar, you are going to be surprised at how much harder you have to work to go the new speed!
The Noodle: Karlyn will tap you (nicely) with a NOODLE. Sounds weird, but she has found that a gentle tap on the arm, back or head is just one more way to provide you with instant feedback while you swim. Hint: Look in the mirror and you will see it coming!
Frequency of sessions: To achieve the best results, Karlyn suggests two or three sessions.
All SWIM LESSONS include:
An overview of your current technique
What you can do differently to become a faster swimmer and why you would want to change
How you can continue to improve after the swim lesson is over
How to prevent and/or relieve pain from swim-related injuries
Multiple video clips of your “before” and “after” stroke with verbal feedback
Detailed handout supporting the techniques taught
Faster Freestyle Karlyn Pipes silicone swim cap
An autographed copy Karlyn's memoir The Do-Over, My Journey from the Depths of Addiction to World Champion Swimmer.
Cost: Initial 90-minute session is $250 and includes a 30-minute mini-clinic followed by about 60-minutes of water time with video analysis and real-time feedback. Additional sessions are $160 per hour.
Youth sessions: $100 per hour
