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Charke Swim May Lessons

Updated: Apr 21

Hi Everyone,

The Nanaimo pool location can not move ahead because, to get an opperating permit for a home business, I have to be a resident. I will continue to look for a home with an indoor pool where I can rent and live. Because of this change, I asked Pacific Shores Resort if I could have more days starting in May and they said I could. I will not be teaching Tuesday-Friday and Sundays. I've just launched more classes with the extra time!

Sincerely,
Mark Charke

 
 
 

Possible Nanaimo Location

Hi Everyone,

The big news is that I'm looking at a pool I can rent in Nanaimo, about 10 minutes south of the Nanaimo Aquatic Center. It's an 30 foot indoor pool with a deep end but it requires some repairs. I want to show the owners that there is a lot of interest in private lessons in Nanaimo. If you are interested, please fill out my poll at the link below.

We have a pool repair company who have looked at the repairs and assure us that the pool can be ready for a May 1st start if we start the repairs as soon as possible. I talk to the owners in person on Wednesday April 16.

I still have lessons at Pacific Shores Resort for May available on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays currently available on my website. www.Charkeswim.com

Sincerely,
Mark Charke








 
 
 

Charke Swim March Update

Hi Everyone,

The Parksville pool cancelled the rental at the last minute today. The owner wants to modify the pool. I have moved most people affected to Pacific Shores and increased my rentals there. The new times are as follows; March: Tues + Fri/Sat/Sun 3-7PM at Pacific Shores April: Thurs-Sun 3-7PM at Pacific Shores

Flash Sales - With this sudden change there are a lot of empty classes this week which are on sale for 50% off! 1x Friday, 5:00 PM, March 7 | Charke Swim


I talked to In-Space about Stephenson Point and they look on-track for a January 2026 re-opening. I continue to hunt for a house with pool I can rent in Nanaimo. I've looked at several houses recently but they were either taken or did not accept the rental - but I continue to look.
Home Lessons - I am now insured to be able to teach lessons at your pool. The cost is 40$ per 30 minutes (minimum 1 hour) and I bring my own teaching supplies.
Stephenson Point Pool - I talked to In-Space today and they look like they are on-track for a January 2026 re-opening.

Sincerely,

Mark Charke








 
 
 
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