Open Water Swimming Taster

Come and try our Open Water Swimming Taster.

Thinking about trying open water swimming for the first time?

These friendly, supportive, coach-led taster sessions are designed for swimmers transitioning from the pool to open water in a safe and relaxed environment.

Perfect for anyone who can swim a minimum of 200m continuously and would like to build confidence swimming outdoors in a reservoir.

Whether your goal is fitness, adventure, triathlon, or simply enjoying the water, this session will help you take your first steps into open water swimming.

Sessions are specifically aimed at

• Swimmers transitioning from swimming pools to open water

• Acclimatizing to open water environments

• Gaining skills and confidence in open water

The first 15 minutes will be waterside briefing/ coaching, followed by 45 minutes in the water.

Suitable for Ages 16+

•Swimmers must arrive on time for safety briefing and sign in.

•Be able to swim 200m face down Front crawl or breaststroke.

•Be in a full wetsuit or jammer

• Swim hat and tow float.

1. Wetsuit - in water temps below 12 degrees celcius.
2. Tow Float
3. Brightly coloured hat

Structured Coach-led sessions to include:

• Dryside warm ups

• Emergency exit and self rescue

• Sighting techniques

• Close proximity swimming

• Changing pace

• Directional changes

• Turn around buoys