1-2-1 & Group Open Water Sea Swim Courses and Clinics
South Coast Weekly Sea Swim Clinics coming soon at Hayling Island Beach
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Intro to open water swimming in the sea
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Level 1 Open Water Swim course
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Level 2 Open Water Swim course
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Level 3 Open Water Swim course
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What's Included in Open Water Sea Swim Coaching?
In each open water session we'll take you through a progressive range of skills, drills and techniques to help you:
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Pacing for Open Water Swim Racing – Sprinting and threshold efforts
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Top Tips and techniques for sea swimming
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Paceline drafting techniques and practice
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Sighting and navigation in swell
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Learning and understanding how to deal with tides, currents and drifting
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Safety in open water especially rivers and the sea
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Wading and dolphining techniques for a fast sea swim entry
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Transition T1 - preparation, the layout of transition, kit list and wet suit
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​Mass starts types and practice
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Beach starts and exits
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Sighting and navigation in lakes, rivers and the sea
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Drafting off the feet and hips to gain up to 25% time savings
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Close proximity swimming for race practice in a controlled safe environment
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Effective methods for navigating and turning around swim buoys
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Acclimatisation and entry methods into the water colder i.e below 16 degrees
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Methods to teach you how to relax and stay calm and build confidence in open water
Sea Swimming Skills Sessions
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Sighting in swell
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Dealing with currents
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Swimming through surf
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Drafting
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Drifting
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Beach starts
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Goggle selection