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Nick Harris : 20+ Years Open Water & Triathlon Coaching Experience

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British Triathlon Level 3 Coach • STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach • Former Triathlon England South East Regional Development Coach • Brownlee Fitness Coach • Contributor to the STA Open Water Swimming Coach Course

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Personalised 60-minute sea swim coaching for triathletes and open water swimmers

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Whether you're preparing for an Ironman, 70.3, marathon swim, channel swim or simply want to become a stronger and more confident sea swimmer, this personalised coaching session is designed to help you swim with greater confidence, efficiency and performance in real coastal conditions.

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Based at Southsea Beach, every session is tailored to your goals, current ability and experience.

 

Meet Your Coach​

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Nick Harris BA (Hons) is a British Triathlon Level 3 Coach and STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach with over 20 years' experience coaching swimmers and triathletes.

 

His coaching career includes serving as South East Regional Development Coach for Triathlon England, coaching within Brownlee Fitness where he supported and managed a community of more than 300 athletes, and coaching alongside former professional triathlete Richard Stannard for five years.

 

Nick was also selected as one of just 12 coaches to contribute to the development of the updated STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach course, where he helped develop the sea swimming section, improving coach education around coastal swimming, changing sea conditions, safety and risk management.

 

Today, Nick specialises in helping swimmers and triathletes develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to perform safely and efficiently in the sea.

 

What We'll Work On

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Every coaching session is personalised to you. Depending on your goals, your session may include:

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✓ Front crawl technique and efficiency

✓ Stroke analysis and video feedback (where conditions allow)

✓ Breathing, rhythm and relaxation

✓ Sighting and navigation

✓ Swimming straighter with less effort

✓ Confidence in waves and changing sea conditions

✓ Race preparation and pacing

✓ Open water tactics and strategy

 

The aim is simple: identify the changes that will have the biggest impact on your swimming and give you practical coaching you can immediately apply.

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Why Sea Swimming Is Different

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Swimming well in the sea requires more than good pool technique.

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Wind, waves, tides, currents, visibility and navigation all influence your performance.

 

Learning how to adapt to changing conditions is often the difference between simply completing an open water swim and swimming confidently, efficiently and with control.

 

Every session takes place in real coastal conditions, allowing you to develop practical skills that transfer directly to triathlon racing, marathon swims and sea swimming events.

 

Helping Shape Open Water Coaching

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Alongside coaching swimmers for more than two decades, Nick has also contributed to the development of open water coach education in the UK.

 

He was selected as one of 12 coaches to help develop the updated STA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach course, specifically contributing to the sea swimming module.

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This experience helps ensure your coaching is based not only on years of practical experience, but also on the latest thinking in coastal swimming, safety and open water coaching.

 

Who Is This For?

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This session is ideal for:

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✓ Ironman and 70.3 athletes

✓ Open water and marathon swimmers

✓ Channel swim preparation

✓ Triathletes wanting to improve their swim performance

✓ Swimmers lacking confidence in the sea

✓ Athletes wanting personalised coaching before an event

 

Please note: These sessions are designed for swimmers who can already swim confidently. They are not learn-to-swim lessons.

 

Session Details

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Location: Southsea Beach (RNLI lifeguarded)

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Meeting Point: Canoe Lake Car Park, Southsea (to the left of Southsea Pier)

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Duration: 60 minutes

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Investment: £120

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For swimmers looking for a more comprehensive review, a 90-minute Open Water Performance Assessment (£175) is also available, including extended video analysis, detailed technique assessment, race strategy and a personalised development plan.

 

Prepare Before You Get Wet

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Download the free 10-Day Open Water Swim Plan, packed with practical preparation exercises, wetsuit advice and confidence-building tips to help you feel ready before your next sea swim.

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Book Your Open Water Performance Coaching Session

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Whether your goal is to complete your first sea swim, improve your triathlon performance or prepare for your next major open water event, you'll receive personalised coaching based on over 20 years of experience helping swimmers perform at their best.

 

Ready to take your open water swimming to the next level?

 

Get in touch today to book your Southsea coaching session.