Open Water Swimming Taster

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  • 1 hr

  • Max 12 people

Open Water Swimming Taster

Description

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


Structured Coach-led sessions to include:

•Dryside warm ups

•Emergency exit and self rescue

•Sighting techniques

•Changing pace

•close proximity swimming

• drafting

•Directional changes

• Turn around buoys

•Race entry and run outs

•run outs for T1 for triathlons


Sessions aimed at

•swimmers transitioning from pool to OW

•gaining skills and confidence in OW

• acclimitizing to OW environments

•tailored training for distance swimmers and triathletes




Requirements

•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

• Hat and tow float.


What to bring

  1. Wetsuit
  2. Tow Float
  3. Brightly coloured hat
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    Ardingly Activity Centre

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    Haywards Heath, GB

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From £15.00 per adult
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    Free cancellation

    Up to 28 days in advance

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Upcoming availability

April

April 2026

May

May 2026

June

June 2026
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