Intro To Open Water Swimming

This one-off session is perfect for swimmers who want to transition from the pool to the open water. This session is suitable for a wide range of swimmers from those who swim recreationally up to those who regularly compete. This session covers the essential skills you need to do that safely e.g. acclimatisation, keeping yourself safe in open water, putting on a wetsuit, and key open water skills

1. Wetsuit (hire included in price of session, or bring your own)
2. Brightly coloured swim hat
3. Goggles
4. Towel
5. Drink bottle e.g. water
6. Warm clothes for afterwards (hat, gloves, warm layers)

1. Comfortable swimming at least 200m on your front out of your depth

1. If you have hired a wetsuit, please turn up 10 - 15 minutes before your session start time to allow time to get changed. 
2. If you haven't hired a wetsuit, please turn up ‘swim-ready’, 5 minutes before your session. 
3. Sign in at reception.
4. Meet your coach by the pontoon for the safety briefing and overview of the session. There will be a dry land element to start with, so please be swim ready with warm clothes/Dry robe over your wetsuit