I have been swimming with Red Tide for several years. I have met some of the most amazing and fun…read morefriends here. The coaches are experienced and work to create challenging, original practices. Red Tide has a great swim program while also being social. Whether you join for the physical challenge, or to casually stay fit (or bounce between them) this team has it for you! You don't have to be an amazing swimmer either - I joined and never swam open water and was a sprinter. I ended up swimming a 10 K in Vermont! I love this team!

Saw the reviews stating all levels are welcome, so I invited a few of my friends but they hesitated…read moremostly because of the word "masters" in the name. Nevertheless, I went by myself but I have decided that I will not be coming back because the coach wasn't teaching and it was not a swimming class. I had told the coach that I'm rusty and I would like to refresh my skill and that I wasn't comfortable in the deep end (15') but would like to work on that. Rather she put me in the slow lane and told me to play around and get comfortable with the water while she stood and focused most of her attention on the faster lanes and chatting away. There's a list of laps & styles she said I could follow, which was located on the board near the fast lane & very far from the slow lane, making it almost unreadable. So I wasted my hour learning absolutely nothing and only doing things that I would typically do at the pool in the gym... only thing is that in the gym I can swim to the end of the pool while in this one I could only swim halfway since half of the pool is 15' deep. Another perk about the gym pool over this is the amenities in the locker / changing room. One of the swimmers told me to use YouTube to learn and how it's better than the coaches. MISC. INFO.: - located inside John Jay College. - your first swim is free, you just need to show up and sign the waiver. - bring your lock, towel, flip-flops, shower supplies, etc. - $260 for a monthly unlimited if you decide to sign up, $30 per class if you don't want the commitment, $28 per class ($140 total) if you want to get the 5-class pass, and $210 a month if you want to lock in for 6 months unlimited, which is transferable to your friends or family if anything comes up. - $100 annual membership with Red Tide and a $70 annual membership with USMS are required before signing up. Overall, I will not be returning after going over the pros and cons between the gym pool and the pool here. But if you are advanced and don't have much to work on, by all means, go. They have daily swim with exception of Sunday, which makes it flexible.

Very decent place good programs and i like the staff very likable and sweet they are also not…read moretrying to charge me and add me into an unwanted program like "freedom aquatics" does and they do respond to emails and texts

The instructed staff were wonderful . my daughter enjoyed…read moreher swimming lessons and they gave her great attention while other swimmers were there. The energy was great, thank you guys !

Terrible experience, daughter was signed up for the intermediate toddler class and instructors made…read morethe class very boring, making my girl do different variations of the kick and paddle for 40 minutes straight without any game or fun activity. The class is very serious and each kid works with someone but it's awkward and not fun. She did not look forward to going but on top of that , they cancelled the last 2 sessions of the class and never reached out to rebook or offer a refund. I emailed and called Wafa multiple times and he never responded. Then months later he sent me an email to signup for another class. Lol Who does this? Who ignores their paying clients and then sends them ads for future classes? I need the refund for the classes that were never rebooked. Stop running a clown show and treat customers fairly. Would not recommend. Wafa does bad business.

the best swim class! we tried imagine and the y and they just don't compare. no frills, just…read morelearning how to swim and getting comfortable and confident with the water. my son started before he turned 1.5 and he was terrified of swimming, he's now a confident, strong, no floatie, underwater swimming 4 year old. this class is the best!

I am in my early 30s and have a fear of water. Though I know it is possible I just could not bring…read moremy legs to come up and move around in the pool. I was encouraged by my husband to learn how to swim again after a bad experience from swimming lessons when I was a child. I contacted Lori and one statement she said stuck to me, "You will not be afraid, if you have an exit strategy." She put me in touch with Craig and when we met up for my first lesson, he just said: "As long as you trust me and trust yourself, I can probably get you to float during your first lesson." I honestly thought that he was quite ambitious. I had a two hour lesson and Craig spent the first part of the lesson getting me comfortable in the water and explaining to me theoretically how the water can work to your favor. I told Craig that my biggest fear was the front float as I was extremely uncomfortable with my face in the water. He explained to me that when I take my makeup off and wash my face in the shower at night, I had to hold my breath. He told me to treat it as it was the same routine. I held my breath and dunked my face in the water knowing that he was right there. Then, he proceeded to hold my hand and told me to try again and this time lifting my legs up. Lastly, he said, "When you first saw me, you gave me a hug...I assumed you liked me enough, that's why you leaned forward to give me a hug." "Why don't you try again, come towards me...trust me I won't let anything happen to you." And I guess, that was it...I looked at him, held my breath, and leaned in towards him and there it was I floated...just like that. I had a total of 4 (2 hour long) lessons with Craig. Currently, I am able to partially do the breast stroke, free-style, and float on my front and back. I've still got lots to work on and plan to continue my swimming journey with Craig, but I never knew I was able to do it until Lori and Craig encouraged me that I can. If you are an adult with a fear of water, but is eager to learn how to swim, please consider Aqua Skills. If you trust Craig/Lori and yourself, you can definitely do it.

I learned enough here to enjoy some shallow pool swimming, which I'm truly grateful for,…read moreconsidering how I wouldn't even set foot in a pool before taking these classes. However, for the price, I could've probably learned much more elsewhere. Most of the instructors here are great; patient, friendly, and professional. But I'm sorry to have to join in the chorus with others and agree that the owner, Lori, is a terror. She sets a hostile environment, constantly screaming at her boyfriend, Craig, and interrupting lessons. The way that she communicates with her staff is simply weird and disrespectful. I've heard her disparage the instructors to students. Other times, I'll hear her TALK TO HERSELF out loud and say things like, "I''ve been doing this for 15 years, I know what I'm talking about, no need to make a big deal about this" - - the look on her employees' faces after these bizarre statements is one of resignation and confusion, because they must be used to her passive aggressive style, yet bewildered by her snide remarks. I'm not describing constructive criticism expressed harshly, I'm describing a woman who gossips and complains about her employees to students. So everyone is minding their own business, teaching and learning, and then out of nowhere she'll just scream at Craig, or say something snarky to/about her instructors for no apparent reason. One time, Craig, who was really kind to me, mentioned that I should come in ten minutes earlier just to warm up. I thought that was nice, so I did. I'm in the pool, and I see Lori get out and go to Craig and loudly complain to him how it's not okay to allow students to start early. It was passive aggressive and rude. I arrived 10 minutes early only once, and only because Craig offered. But even if he was mistaken, it would have been fine if she simply just told me that they couldn't accommodate. The pool can be busy. I get it; too many people in the pool would be disruptive to students who paid for their sessions. Instead, she chose the childish tantrum route and talked about me in front of me. This made me so uncomfortable that I wanted to quit immediately. I stayed because I was determined to learn. You will see from her response below that she's not one for healthy conflict resolution or professional propriety. It is disturbing how she lies as a defense. It means a lot to customers when they see that an owner cannot own up to a mistake. See photo of screenshot I posted: Lori edited her comments to my review 21 times. Each iteration more bizarre and divorced from reality than before. Obsessing over her response is not only creepy but the end result becomes contrived. Does it take 21+ attempts to make herself appear right? It became almost humorous so I took screenshots of her versions of alternate realities. She kept erasing her comments after I called out each lie. Thanks to all former students who messaged me to support my review. It's true that Lori is her own worst enemy. I would have left my review at 3 stars had she not been so relentlessly vindictive. Those who are ambivalent about this place can find many more testimonials on the TimeOut New York site: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/sport-fitness/aqua-skills#tab_panel_4

Most everyone is friendly and professional, but one instructor has a harsh, punitive tone and an…read moreoverly controlling attitude, that does not add to the positive and safe atmosphere where learning happens. It's just summer swimming, not paramedics out on an emergency, and the clients are kids.

I came here every other week for intermediate drills class. This place is awesome since there arent…read moretoo many places to take swimming class in manhattan. If u r a swimmer like me you would feel the whole world just become so DRY without swim laps in a pool. I took Ian's class. He is funny and sarcastic some times but funny overall. He would ask what your goal is before taking the class and design ur own strokes/practices based on your need. The only downside is i sign up for classes through classpass and they only offer mon tues wednes 7:45pm on classpass.

I had to come here for a lifeguarding class and it was DISGUSTING. The deck of the pool was…read moreextremely disorganized, the pool water was sometimes cloudy and i'm pretty sure I saw a used tampon in it, and there were bugs flying and crawling all around. Not to mention, the floors were all grungy, especially in the locker room. DONT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER OPTION!!

Tommy is the owner of Seahorse Swim Club. In my opinion, he is the best teacher. I would highly…read morerecommend him to teach adults or children how to swim. Even the fearful children who cries due to water phobia and refuses to get into the pool, Tommy is the one who has a special talent and can persuade and teach with ease. I have withnessed it personally with my seven year old son. He would patiently teach the swimming techniques and follow through with the repetitive strokes, whether it is free style, backstroke, breaststroke. Can you believe my son, who almost drowned last summer, can now swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke? I am very appreciative to Tommy and Seahorse Fitness. The facility is neatly setup with towel and shower stalls. The indoor pool is consistently about 75-78 degrees temperature all year round. There are lap swimming lanes and general swim sessions. All swimmers must use goggles and swim caps. The locker room is a little bit outdated, but I believe the primary focus is the teaching staff and lifeguards on duty. There is always a lifeguard everytime I visit. The instructors are very capable, friendly, patient and experienced. Each instructors have their own specialty. One teaches butterfly extremely well. Another teaches breaststroke very well. I had each demonstrake their best qualities and taught my kids. Thank you Tommy and Seahorse Fitness!

Pretty cool swimming class for Adults and Kids, It's located on the Campus of Erasmus Hall High…read moreSchool .all dough the school is located on Flatbush Avenue & Church Avenue (The Entrance is upon Bedford Avenue & Church Avenue) Near the tall school Campus gate of the drive-thru of the school campus. Erasmus Hall High School has a very nice campus. There have teachers to teach you how to swim .and there very patient (there have lockers and the area is very clean and safe ). located in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. I love the family time pass it's open to the public it's non-instructor class, you get chance to spend time with your family and Freind's in the pool I'll definitely be recommended it's first come first served ( bring your own lock to protect your personal things in the locker room) !!!!. very convenient by MTA transportation: subway: 2,5-Train.Church Avenue Train station. or Q, B-Train.Church Avenue Train station. Buses: B41,B35,B49,B44,B12 P.S. - Barbra Streisand from " Meet the flockers" and Clive Davis- Music Producer , and Curtis Samuel in the N.F.L , and a lot of famous people went to Erasmus hall high school is aluimni of this high school !!!!

If you are a adult or child or teen looking to learn how to swim. These classes are affordable less…read morethan 200 for 8 sessions and these ppl really get you over your fear. Lol, i will update my review when my sessions are done. But i will tell you after 3 lessons i am not afraid to float in 5 ft of water; i use to get anxiety attacks when i thought about or saw someone jumping into water and anxiety is less still there but alot less.

Samantha is an excellent swimming coach. While awaiting my beginner's adult swimming class lesson,…read moreI watched her teach the kids in her beginner's children swim class at York College. The patience and care that she showed the children was inspirational! As for my experience, I looked forward to every Saturday as not only my chance to be a kid for an hour, but to learn to be a better and stronger swimmer under Samantha's tutelage. Parents, feel comfortable with your children in her class. Adults, go for it; you won't regret it!