Introduction to open water swimming
Open water swimming is all about the experience, the joy of being in the great outdoors and sharing the adventure with others. At this time of year, it is less about swimming distance more about enjoying being immersed in nature, enjoying the mental and physical benefits of cold water. The aim is this session is to give you confidence and the skills needed to swim in open water whether it be at a managed venue or wilder location.
These sessions are a mix of swimming and theory and will last 1.5 hours. You must be confident to be able to swim more than 200m in a swimming pool. Choose to swim either with a wetsuit or not. They are not compulsory.
Cost: £20 (early season discount for Reigate Bluetits and Surrey Outdoor Swimmers to get people started)
Sessions can only run with sufficient numbers - so bring a friend!
Full details including kit list will be send on confirmation of your booking
What to expect:
The session is led by highly qualified & fully insured open water swimming coaches Jude Palmer (Run Surrey Hills) and Fiona Hunter Choat (Swim Swim Swim).
Fiona and Jude have years of experience swimming in the sea, rivers and lakes around the world and taking part in swimming and swimrun events. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Open Water Swimming Coaching 121 session
Open water swimming is all about the experience, the joy of being in the great outdoors and sharing the adventure with others. The aim of this session is to give you confidence and the skills needed to swim in open water whether it be at a managed venue or wilder location, whether it be for a dip or for a larger swimming event.
These sessions are a mix of swimming and theory and will last 1 hour. You must be confident to be able to swim more than 200m in a swimming pool. Choose to swim either with a wetsuit or not. They are not compulsory. They are ideal for people who have particular concerns around open water, prefer learning on their own or have a specific swim or swimrun event in mind.
Full details including kit list will be send on confirmation of your booking.
The session is led by highly qualified & fully insured open water swimming coach Jude Palmer
Jude has years of experience swimming in the sea, rivers and lakes around the world and taking part in swimming and swimrun events. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Location and date of swim to be agreed with swimmer and Jude. Managed venues may require additonal costs to swim.