Waikīkī Swim Club® has a long heritage of adult swimming. The first Waikīkī Roughwater Swim was held in 1969, and the organizers of the race founded the Waikīkī Swim Club (WSC) in 1971. Our main goal is to promote fun and safe swimming while keeping the O’ahu swim community strong. We hope you will join us!
What Your Membership Supports
Swim Clinics
Hosted by the Hawai’i Swim & Dive Team. Your membership helps fund specialized swim clinics led by the expert coaches and athletes of the UH Swim & Dive Team. These clinics provide valuable instruction for swimmers of all levels.
Swim Clinics Hosted by the Hawai‘i Swim & Dive Team
Your membership helps fund specialized swim clinics led by the expert coaches and athletes of the Hawai‘i Swim & Dive Team. These clinics provide valuable instruction for swimmers of all levels.
Annual Meeting & Dinner
Each year, we host a special Annual Meeting and Dinner, which includes:
- Swimmer Recognition
- Humu Cup Awards
- A Featured Lecture on Ocean Swimming Topics
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our community and learn from experts in the field.
Races
As a member, you support a range of exciting and well-established races, including:
- Chun’s to Waimea
- North Shore 2.4 Mile Challenge
- Guess Your Time Benefit Swim
- Fin Swim
- Biathlons (Christmas, Magic Island, & Valentine’s)
Members are encouraged to volunteer and support these races. Discount codes are available for members for select races.
Social Events
Your dues also help fund a variety of social events throughout the year, including:
- Holiday Party
- Summer Beach Potluck
- Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
These events provide opportunities for connection, relaxation, and community building.
As a proud domestic non-profit organization, our mission is to serve and uplift our community! 🏊♀️🌟 Last year, we adjusted our membership dues for the first time in years to better support our initiatives, and we’re excited to share that dues will remain the same for 2025. These contributions allow us to bring even more value and opportunities to our incredible swim community.
Annual dues to join WSC are only $30 for individuals and $45 per family!
Dues cover membership for one calendar year regardless of when you sign up. Memberships are due for renewal at the beginning of each year.
Membership Due
Informal Swims
Members form informal swimming groups “pods” at various locations around the Island depending upon conditions. WSC members typically gather in small groups with swimmers matching based on ability, availability, and location. Pod swims are NOT official club-sponsored or sanctioned events, and pod leaders are volunteers. We do not take responsibility for individuals, but we do our best to watch out for one another.
Please discuss a communication plan with your group if it’s your first swim. Each group leader may have their own rules and expectations. WSC aims to match swimmers with groups as an additional service of the club, but there is no guarantee we can match you. WSC REQUESTS that you submit the Swimmer Self-Assessment Form to determine the swim group that best fits your best pace.
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to support this service for visitors. We are working with a few other groups to better serve visitor needs.
Swimmer Assessment Form
Swimmer Assessment Form
In 2024, WSC processed over 150 swimmer assessments. We thank members Denise Webb and Valisa Saunders for their ongoing dedication and hard work in matching new swimmers to groups that match their abilities.