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 for exercise 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 designed to improve your knowledge of swimming in open water safely and build your confidence. They will last around 2 hours. The time we spend in the water depends on the group, the conditions and will be measured in minutes at this time of year. 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.
Whilst there are many benefits to being in cold water there are also risks which can include the affects of a rise in blood pressure such as heart attack. If you have any concerns regarding your health and level of fitness please get in touch with us and/or speak to your doctor.
The session is subject to weather and water conditions. We will inform you asap if we need to postpone the session and offer a new date.
Cost: £35
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), Fiona Hunter Choat (Swim Swim Swim) and Paul Mackenzie.
Jude, Fiona and Paul have years of experience swimming in the sea, rivers and lakes around the world and taking part in swimming, triathlon and swimrun events not to mention simply enjoying bobbing aorund in water. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
(please note that no refunds will be given if you cancel your place less than 72hrs before the course, except in exceptional circumstances)
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.