Little Marlin Swim School

Rafael Racquet Club, 95 Racquet Club Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901

Location of Little Marlin Swim School campRafael Racquet Club, 95 Racquet Club Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901

About

Little Marlin Swim School offers Group Lessons - Beginner 1/2 (Sailfish), Group Lessons - Level 1/2 (White Marlin), and Private Lessons for ages 3 and up. Group lessons meet Monday through Thursday from 2:40pm to 3:10pm for Beginner 1/2 and from 3:20pm to 3:50pm for Level 1/2. Private lessons are offered throughout the week by appointment with either a Jr or Sr instructor.

Programs

  • Group Lessons - Beginner 1/2 (Sailfish) — Ages 3 and up · Monday-Thursday 2:40pm-3:10pm
  • Group Lessons - Level 1/2 (White Marlin) — Ages 3 and up · Monday-Thursday 3:20pm-3:50pm
  • Private Lessons — Ages 3 and up · Throughout the week; by appointment · Private lessons are offered throughout the week with either a Jr or Sr instructor. To schedule these, email the Aquatics Director.

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–18 years old
  • General schedule: Private lessons are offered throughout the week. Group lessons are offered in Monday-Thursday sessions.

About the provider

Buffy Patterson is the Aquatics Director. The program’s mission statement says, “We’re fanatical about the importance of learning to swim.” Private lessons are more flexible, and parents may get in the water with the student and the instructor to help facilitate the transition if needed. Any lesson cancelled within 7 days of the lesson start is charged a $25 cancellation fee.

Private lessons are more flexible. Members may register for private and group lessons. Non-members may register for private and group lessons TBD. Any lesson cancelled within 7 days of the lesson start will be charged a $25 cancellation fee. Parents may get in the water with the student and the instructor to help facilitate the transition if needed.

Last updated September 16, 2026.

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