First open water swim

I took part in an Open Water taster session on Sunday 20th August. I was very uncertain about swimming in open water, but after this session I can’t wait to book my next session. The whole two hour event was great, Adam put us at ease and by the time we were ready to...

Don’t use the C*** word

I had a great time at the taster event on 6th August. Plenty of like minded people and such a beautiful, peaceful place. I only realised afterwards how much less warm the water happened to be that Sunday than it had been for ages - look how I managed to avoid the use...

Open water taster session

I booked for my husband and I as a 60th birthday present, it was one of the sixty things to try on our list! What can I say, beautiful site, well organised academy. We enjoyed the experience, even though I had a wobble halfway round, became emotional, panicked and...

Feel the fear and do it anyway!

I recently took part in the Wim Hof ice bath and was intrigued how I would fare in open water swimming. Adam gave an excellent overview on safety and equipment considerations when wild swimming. The taster session was enjoyable, although highlighted my need to be a...