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Charke Swim Nanaimo Location and May 2026 Newsletter


Nanaimo Location Charke Swim has limited space at a new Nanaimo Location. The location is in south Nanaimo. The address will be sent to everyone who signs up at the location. It is a heated indoor pool, about 20 feet long and 3 feet deep in the shallow end and about 8 feet deep in the deep end.
Nanaimo Times: Saturday (8-11am), Sunday (9-1PM), Monday (12-2, 6-8PM)



Pacific Shores Resort Pool News
The heater was just replaced at Pacific Shores and the pool is open after a week where it was closed earlier this May. Further, the water fountain has been replaced and cold water is now available again! The restaurant at Pacific Shores is closed. The resort is looking for a replacement company and there are several bidders. It's a great location and the only one within 10 minutes drive if you know a restaurant you'd like to see there. Pacific Shores Flash Sales Today (May 19th 2026) SALE 1xTuesday 4:30, May 19th | Charke Swim



How to Signup with Packages To signup for lessons you purchase one, or more, packages of lessons sold as 1, 4, 10, 20 or 40 lessons. (You get a discount if you purchase packages of 10 or more. ) Then you go to a Booking Calendar and choose the times and dates you want. You can mix and match between Nanoose Bay and Nanaimo. Currently I'm teaching Private Lessons. Only one account can sign up for each lesson. When you purchase a package, it can be for One Student or Two Students.


Website Issues
Our mobile site had several issues because of an update, plus I've redesigned the site to be easier to use. If you have any trouble, please contact me. I'll make every effort to fix it.
Stephenson Point The lastest from new is hoping for a 2027 repair and opening.
Sincerely,
Mark Charke
 
 
 

Charke Swim April Update

Hi Everyone!

There are big changes for Charke Swim as we announce our expansion to Charke Dog Swim. It seems pretty straight forward, but we'll be accepting canine students in the future. Dog Swim times will be a little different than human times, greatly because the pool must be cleaned after each visit and, unfortunately, it means the prices will actually need to be just a little higher than for human visitors. Classes will include Dogswim 1 to 3, and Senior Dogswim. Dogs must be housebroken to attend, but otherwise there are no requirments. Due to an unfortunate incident, I am no longer able to provide services to chihuahua breeds. In the images, you can see Rex, Josh and Tiffany, the latter of which had to be asked to leave unfortunately. I have many years of experience with dogs. My parents were dog breeders (and Parrot breeders) and I've worked with a wide range and size of dogs. With my years of swim lesson training, this is just a logical step forward for me. I have no problem working with dogs who are nervous about water and I have no problem working with dogs who can't wait to jump in! There are a few types of equipment to consider for your dog. Dog-lifejackets make certain activities a little easier if they aren't strong swimmers. Dog-goggles, while rare and difficult to get, open a whole new world to your dog. At this time my existing toys will be available for the dogs but in the near future, I'll be looking at getting a separate set of toys for them. With the test classes complete, public registration will open shortly.



Sincerely,

Mark Charke

 
 
 

Happy Holidays from Charke Swim

Happy Holidays Everyone,

I haven't been out of the pool for 7 days and it feels like an eternity! I restart on January 1st with the new package system that lets you choose your own times.

Until January 1st Charke Swim will be offering a holiday SALE with 10% off all Packages purchased between Dec 28 and January 1st. Use the code "Xmas" to get 10% off!

Sincerely,
Mark Charke

 
 
 
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