Open Water Sea Skills – 4-Week Course to Build Ocean Confidence & Speed for Triathletes & Open Water Swimmers
- Nick de Meyer
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
Get race-ready this summer with our 5-week Open Water Sea Skills Series at Southsea Beach!
Sea Swim Events Are Coming – Are You Ready?
📣 Which race are you training for? (list below)
Email me at speedyswimming@gmail.com 👇 and I’ll help you prep!
Whether you're training for a triathlon or an open water swim event, ocean swimming comes with its own set of challenges—currents, waves, sighting, and beach starts.
If you’ve ever felt nervous about swimming in the sea, or just want to sharpen your skills, this series is for you.
⏰ When & Where:
Fridays at 10am, Southsea Beach, Hampshire – during August 2025
Starts: Friday 8th August
🏊♂️ What’s Included:
This structured 4-week series covers key sea swim skills to help you gain confidence and swim smarter, not harder.
WEEKLY FOCUS AREAS:
Week 1: Swimming Straight – Sighting & Navigation
Week 2: Drafting & Turning Around Buoys
Week 3: Beach Starts, Wading & Dolphin Dives
Week 4: Pacing, Stroke Counting & Using Waves for Momentum. Mini race simulation practice
🙋♀️ Who Is It For?
Intermediate-level swimmers who:
Can swim at 1:45–2:30/100m pace
Are comfortable swimming 3x200m in open water (with short rests)
Want to improve sea confidence and performance
🧭 Why Join?
Expert coaching from Nick Harris – Level 3 British Triathlon High Performance Coach & STA Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach
Small group coaching in real sea conditions
Proven skills to boost confidence and race-day speed
🖱️ Spots are limited – book now or message to find out more.📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register today!
speedyswimming@gmail.com 07958635142
Which one of these are you training for? Or let us know if you're doing something different
Ironman 70.3 Weymouth 14 Sep 2025
Brighton & Hove Triathlon 31 Aug 2025
Bournemouth International Triathlon 14 Sep 2025
St Michael’s Mount Swim Cornwall (charity) 2 Aug 2025
Solent Swims series16 Aug, 13 & 14 Sep 2025
Votvo Salty Dog swims
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