Open Water Taster Course
New to Open Water Swimming?
Some days you just need to take the plunge, and we are here to make sure you do it safely, confidently, and with a smile on your face.
The Open Water Swimming Taster Course is a two-hour guided group session led by Adam 'Ocean' Walker, world record-breaking open water swimmer and founder of Ocean Walker Academy. Designed specifically for complete beginners and those returning to outdoor swimming after a break, this course is your introduction to the incredible, life-changing experience of swimming in open water.
With a small group, an expert team, and the stunning Crystal Lake as your setting, you will finish the session with new skills, genuine confidence in the water, and very likely a brand new obsession.
What's Included in Your Taster Course
Your session covers everything you need to swim safely and enjoyably in open water for the first time:
Theory session in the Wellbeing Barn before you enter the water, covering open water safety, cold water awareness, and what to expect. Guided group swim at Crystal Lake with full in-water support throughout. Comprehensive safety briefing from an experienced, qualified team. A free Ocean Walker swim cap to take home. Hot drinks and homemade cakes available to purchase after your session.
Who Can Join?
This course is open to anyone aged 14 and over who can swim at least 25 metres in a pool. No open water experience is necessary whatsoever. All abilities, all fitness levels, and all swimming backgrounds are warmly welcome. Whether you have been curious about wild swimming for years or simply want to try something new outdoors in Lincolnshire, this is the perfect starting point.
What to Bring
Swimwear, a wetsuit (strongly recommended for comfort in open water), a towel, warm loose clothing for after your swim, and cash if you would like refreshments.
Course Details
Saturday 9th May 2026 · 2 hours · £60 per person Ocean Walker Academy, Crystal Lake, Lincolnshire
Spaces are strictly limited on every taster course. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Why Learn Open Water Swimming with Adam Walker?
Adam Walker is not just a coach. As the first British person to complete all seven of the world's toughest ocean swims, Adam brings an unmatched depth of real-world open water experience to every session he leads. Learning to swim outdoors with him at Ocean Walker Academy, set on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, is genuinely one of the most unique wellness and outdoor experiences available in the East Midlands.
Open water swimming is currently one of the fastest-growing outdoor sports in the UK, and for good reason. Thousands of people discover it every year and describe it as transformative, not just physically but mentally. This taster course exists to give you the safest, most supported, and most enjoyable possible introduction to that experience.
Full terms and conditions apply. No spectators permitted on site during sessions. Rescheduling available with 14 days' notice.