Open Water Swim Coach

A return to Switzerland and the endless pool for some training and coaching in the sunshine.


Speedo International Triathlon Cymru Sarah Martin Aquasphere

Had a great time technique coaching Laura this morning as she prepares for an upcoming 10k swim.
All the swim coaching toys packed into my tried and tested Trek.

What would you like to improve in your swimming technique?

Pre-work swim in the South China Sea.



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An interesting viewpoint on colour visibility and its place in safety for swimmers in relation to their swimwear colour choices. Mostly common sense and most open water swimmers wear something bright at least.

We ensure all our guided swim participants are equipped with a bright orange tow float for this very reason.

We’ve had a fantastic weekend of open water swim guiding for a yoga retreat group, and what better way to celebrate than by booking yourself onto a retreat to have a relaxing time at the beach, combined with a refreshing skin tingling swim. Wetsuits and tow floats provided as standard.

9 days of swim guiding for ahead of the week, educating open water swimmers on conditions, venues, personal management and using brilliant safety equipment from .scureuk
More to follow as the summer unfolds.

A little bit of overseas training in Zurichsee, Switzerland, whilst visiting family.
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A little visit to South Wales today, to conduct an IV on a coach education course. Great to witness development and progress in action.
The sport of Triathlon in the UK is in a fantastic place with brilliant, new coaches learning their coaching craft.

Mercedes Gleitze receives today, the National recognition and honour she deserves for her groundbreaking achievements in open water swimming, with the unveiling of a plaque in Brighton, her birthplace.

* First British woman to swim the English Channel
* First person to swim the Strait of Gibraltar
* First person to swim around the Isle of Man, among others.