Private sessions

Private sessions are actually my specialty: I can provide exactly what you would like to do, perfect location, distance, time. Please call me to chat about coaching, or a swimming adventure, big or small, and then we can work together to plan and deliver just what you are looking for.

I can cater for an individual or couple, 2 or more friends, or a club trip out. Maximum group size is 12, but whoever you are I can help you achieve your desired goals.

Many people just want to swim somewhere different, but following a guide book isn’t as simple as it seems, or conditions make a particular venue impossible on a particular day. This is where it is great to get someone to guide you, take the worry out of the trip and select exactly the right locations for safe and enjoyable swims.

Swim Coaching

We all have different swimming aspirations.

Some people are perfectly happy just getting in the water and enjoying being in the moment. Others are seeking a little more challenge, perhaps with an event in mind, or wanting to feel more confident when swimming out of their depth.

I can support you in improving your stroke, or making your first efforts at face-down front crawl.

Alternatively, as a former triathlete and Dart 10km finisher, I can help with open water techniques and stamina training.

If you want to improve any aspect of your open water swimming then a private session could be exactly what is needed. I will tailor sessions to your personal goals, perhaps just a one-off or over a period of time. As someone with a lifetime’s teaching experience I can patiently support you to improve your stroke, your breathing or your strength so that distance swims become reality, not just a dream.

I usually suggest using a wetsuit for coaching purposes, but skins is fine as well.

If you would like to talk about how stroke or other swim coaching could help you, please contact me to start a conversation.

Private bookings

Personal Wild Swimming Retreat.

Should you have a few like-minded friends (4-8 people is ideal), I can lay on an entire bespoke Wild Swimming Weekend for you. The activity programme will be planned to your exact wishes, and can include such extras as Tai Chi or Yoga sessions, or use of a Sea-Sauna, (location dependent). I will arrange accommodation to suit your needs, provide a delicious vegetarian menu to meet all dietary requirements, and guide you and your group to wonderful swim locations within a short drive of the accommodation. I normally suggest a long weekend (3 nights) is ideal for these events.

I am currently able to offer this service on Exmoor, North Devon and also in South Devon

If this sounds like something you would like, just get in touch for an exploratory conversation.

If you would like to talk about private sessions, please contact me with some details (numbers, location etc).