Vision/Mission Statement

Our Vision
To inspire and promote our passion and enthusiasm for the art and sport of open water swimming; and to be a community resource for anyone with the dream of swimming the open waters of the world.

Our Mission
To be the leading, trusted resource for coaching and training open water swimmers worldwide. Through teaching, community building, and events we prepare swimmers of all levels and backgrounds for the challenge, excitement and benefits of open water swimming.

Who We Are
WaterWorldSwim (WWS) is a community of swimmers dedicated to making the open water safe, enjoyable, and accessible to all, for children from the inner city to Olympic-level athletes. We develop curriculum, plan events, train swimmers, certify coaches, conduct clinics and teach lessons. Over the last 15 years, WWS has become the leading, trusted source for support, coaching, and fun in the open water.

WWS coaches & members are devoted to open water swimming as a lifelong and life-affirming endeavor, and we are committed to attracting swimmers of all ages, abilities, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We prepare, train and support our swimmers by providing a safe and guided environment; and we collaborate closely with the US Coast Guard in order to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all.