Ocean 101
July 19-21, 2026
Lido Beach and Siesta Beach
Sarasota Fl
Three days: four sessions of three hours: one hour on land plus 2 hours in the Gulf of Mexico. Take the skills you learned–5 Circles, floating, maneuvering, swimming–from your Essentials 1 into the ocean. Learn about salt water, getting in, living water, waves, breakers, currents, rip currents, undertow, critters, water toys, lifejackets, and beach weather safety.
Class Schedule:
Day 1: 9-noon and 3:30–6:30 Lido Beach
Day 2: 9-noon Siesta Beach
Day 3: 8-11 Lido Beach
Full fee due now.
Suggested hotel: Lido Beach Resort, next to the public beach where we hold class
Lido Beach Resort
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
Provide your own transportation or ride-share to Siesta Beach on Day 2.














