Open Water Swimming INTRODUCTION.
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
The Wish Tower | Eastbourne, EN
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Join me for an introduction to Open Water.The course is 2 hours. 1.20 hour theory, upto 40 min of swim change and chat.
NEXT COURSES:
Saturday 6th June 10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 23rd July 6pm-8pm
I will guide you through the practical knowledge you will need to safely swim/dip in the sea and introduce you to the joys of being in the open water.
You will learn about:
Water safety
Tides
Currents
Wind, waves and weather events.
How to rewarm efficiently and effectively,
Kit choices
Personal survival skills
Brief intro into open water swimming skills like sighting, technique, cross current swimming.
How to plan an open water swim.
And you will meet like minded people and be invited to join the Fish 2 Water Swim Tribe facebook group.
You will need:
Whatever you plan to swim in, wetsuit (can hire one via my SHOP) or swimwear.
Swim boots/socks & Swim gloves.
Swim hat and goggles if you like.
Warm clothes, gloves and hat and a hot drink for afterwards.
You must be able to tread water, and swim a basic stroke of any kind.
This is not a learn to swim technique course. If you wish to learn front crawl please check out that course.
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Where is it happening?
The Wish Tower, Alexandra Hotel, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 4DR, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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