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Meetthe Advanced Adult Swim lessons athlete For adults who can swim laps and have a basic knowledge of all four primary strokes. In class, you will refine stroke technique, breath control, starts and turns, and endurance work. This class is a great precursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Team, lap swimming or triathlon training. Wednesdays: 1:30–2:30 pm January 30–February 20 April 3–April 24 June 5–June 26 July 31–August 21 September 11–October 2 November 6–November 27 $60/four-week session; ages 18+ Aqua Boot camp A high-intensity, low-impact workout for athletes and non-athletes alike who want a tough workout without aggravating knees, hips and other injury-prone joints. Friday: 11–11:45 am H2o cardio Water bug By Naomi Thalenberg dave martin has always had a thing for water. the Washington native swam competitively throughout college. Fifteen years ago, he discovered a love for sailing, too. since then, he has raced 30 to 40 times annually. you can find him face to the wind on lake union, lake Washington or puget sound. We caught up with him after a dip in helene madison pool. How do you juggle swimming and sailing? i use swimming as a means to stay in shape, but i usually compete in at least one event per year. the next competition i'm signed up for is a pacific northwest association of masters swimmers championship meet in april. after swimming for so long, how did you get into racing sailboats? a friend of mine bought a boat and i got an invite to go on it. i really liked it and kept going. i've always had a desire to sail and be on the water. it's fun because the boat isn't the big deal, it's the skills you acquire while racing. What's your favorite thing about sailing? my friend and i call ourselves "garage band" racers. When we go to events like the bacardi cup, we are up against hundreds of guys, many of whom are world champions. they have their boat boys that scrub their boats. We do all the work ourselves. i enjoy that feeling of self-sufficiency. How often do you sail? i go about once a week during the winter. during summer, i can go two to three times a week. i'm currently training for the bacardi cup during miami sailing Week in march. What are your goals? We hope to place high at the star-class world championships in san diego this summer. 48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | February 2013 An invigorating, refreshing form of exercise that offers resistance and strengthening aimed to improve tone, strength and mobility. This class offers resistance in all directions as well as techniques for improving posture and correct use of muscles. It's great for individuals who desire low-impact exercise but still enjoy a challenge. Tuesday/Thursday: 6:45–7:45 am 6th Floor Pool Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain. This class takes participants through gentle rangeof-motion, joint-mobility and flexibility exercises. It is appropriate for those suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness or those recovering from an injury. Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:30–11 am; $4; free with Fitness Advantage Age Group Swim Team Build endurance, refine technique, compete and make friends. Learn the latest techniques and technology in and out of the water to take your swimming to the next level. For ages 4 and up. Monday–Thursday: 4–5 pm; through May; $55/month ($35/month for each additional child). Annual USA Swimming Registration fee