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Open Water Swimming
Dave is a very experienced Open Water Swimmer and Triathlon Coach with notable acumen such as, being the first person to swim to the Skerries Isles on the North West tip of Anglesey - a swim which crosses one of the fastest tidal flows in the area; he was also a Coach to the Welsh Triathlon National Squad and Development Squad.
​As such, he is in a place to be able to assist you in your development as an Open Water Swimmer and can offer a range of sessions to suit your needs and wants.
Open Water Swimming - Introduction

Looking to dip your toes into Open Water swimming?
Maybe you're a pool swimmer and want to try something other than counting tiles, or maybe you have heard about the benefits of Open Water swimming from your friends.
This session aims to introduce you to the pleasures and sensations of Open Water swimming, guiding you from wetsuit to water and back to warm clothing.
Everything you need to know to get you started in a beautiful Snowdonia lake.

The session will be 2 hours.
£30 per person
book here
Open Water Swimming - Confidence Builder Anxiety Controller

Afraid of the Deep? Not sure of what's lurking below? Anxious to put your feet down?
​Well, guess what, it's normal! It's instinct protecting you from your unknowns. 

It originates from humans having an almost natural fear of the dark and dark places. Therefore, as sunlight doesn't penetrate very far below the surface of most bodies of water, it makes them appear dark. And, when we see deep dark places, our fear takes over before rational thought. Our mind tells us there things are down in the deep darkness and we shouldn't be there.
In severe cases, it can be recognised as Thalassophobia, and intense 
fear of the sea and of being in deep bodies of water, fear of the vast emptiness of the sea, of sea waves, of sea creatures and fear of distance from land.
We can help you to calm that anxiety and rationalise the thoughts and feelings with a session or a number of sessions designed to help create coping mechanisms and re-focussing. 
We choose safe, calm areas of water in which to deliver this type of session and can provide progressive exposure to the elements, rationalising and coping with each as we progress.

This session aims to capture your enthusiasm and interest in Open Water swimming, whilst helping you learn to manage your confidence and anxiety.
Primarily we run these sessions in a beautiful Snowdonia lake where the water is safe to swim. We have also run these sessions in the sea and in a river too.

If you would like more information, or want to ask some questions, feel free to contact us or even call us to chat about your Open Water Swimming concerns, and we will do our best to help.
​Our aim is to help you enjoy the pleasure of Open Water Swimming.


The session will be per hour.
£30 per hour for 1 person
Book Here
Open Water Swimming - Technique Coaching

Are you a splasher and thrasher?
Would you prefer to be a mermaid or a dolphin?
We can't help you become either of those, but we can help you with swimming like one with our personalised technique coaching.
​Hot tips, handy hints and video coaching if applicable to your development.
These can be booked 1:1 or as a private class for your group.

​The session will be per hour.
£30 per hour for 1 person
book here
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Open Water - Swim England Swimming Awards
Who doesn't love a certificate?!
As part of our ongoing commitment to developing your abilities and recognition of your skills, we can also offer you the chance to achieve certification for your Open Water Swimming achievements.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 are in your reach.
Drop us an email or use the contact us form to express your interest in these, so that we can arrange a session that suits you. Alternatively, they can be integrated into either of the sessions above.
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We are proud to be supported by Uludrybags for our Open Water Swimming, allowing us to carry essential safety and coaching items with us in the knowledge that those items will stay dry.
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  • Home
  • The Culture Deck
  • About Us
  • Technical Advice
  • Skills, Trips and Expeditions
    • Sea Kayak >
      • Sea Kayak Skills - Intro and Intermediate
      • Sea Kayak Skills - Advanced
      • UK Sea Kayak Trips and Expeditions 2020
      • UK Sea Kayak Trips and Expeditions 2021 >
        • The Slate Isles
        • The Wild West
      • World Sea Kayak Expeditions
    • Surf Kayak >
      • Surf Kayak skills
      • World Surf Kayak Trips
    • White Water Kayak >
      • White Water Skills
      • Overseas - WhiteWater 2020
      • Overseas - WhiteWater 2021
    • Canoe
    • SUP - Stand Up Paddleboard >
      • SUP Skills
  • Acwa Courses
    • British Canoeing Awards >
      • Personal Performance Awards
      • Safety and Rescue Courses >
        • Flat and White Water Safety and Rescue Courses
      • Leader Training and Assessment Courses >
        • White Water Kayak Leader Courses
        • Sea Kayak Leader Courses
        • Surf Kayak Leader Development Courses
        • Paddlesport Leader Awards
      • Instructor and Coach Courses >
        • British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award
        • Core Coach Training
        • Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Coach Courses
      • Guide Courses
      • Navigation Courses
    • Waterskills Academy Courses >
      • Personal Performance and Personal Safety Awards
      • Waterskills Academy Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Instructor and Guide courses
      • WaterSkills Academy Stand Up Paddle-Boarding Workshops
    • Coasteering Guide Training - Waterskills Academy
    • Open Water Swimming
  • Terra Courses
    • Climbing >
      • Mountain Training Instructor Courses >
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      • Climbing Technique Coaching
    • Mountaineering >
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        • Mountain Leader Courses
      • Winter Walking, Mountaineering and Climbing Skills Introduction
      • Winter Climbing and Mountaineering Week
      • Norway Ice Climbing
    • Skiing >
      • Ski Touring
  • Free workshops
  • Contact us
  • Resources
    • Equipment Reviews >
      • Rockpool Kayaks Bach Eto Sea Kayak
    • Book Reviews >
      • Ski Touring in the Dolomites 2017
  • Blog