Open Water
In order to deliver the quality in coaching that we want to achieve our preferred approach is to get in the water with you and coach individuals or small groups (up to 4 people). If you wish to be coached in a larger group then please contact us to discuss as this may be more suited to shore based or on-water coaching. We feel the small groups work best as we can focus on individuals requirements and also practice group skills.
These sessions will move at the pace of the individual/group and move from the basic to advanced open water skills which include:
putting a wetsuit on
warm up (shore)
water entry
acclimatisation
warm up (water)
troubleshooting - goggles, hyperventilation, fatigue
breathing patterns
swimming in a straight line - sighting
turns
swimming in close proximity to others
race starts
drafting
pacing
water exit
wetsuit removal
Coaching Venues
We will coach you at your venue of your choice.
Different venues provide different challenges. Barton Marina is a great venue for practising OW skills, the conditions very rarely getting beyond a very light surface chop and you are never more than 15-20m away from the shore. Blithfield on the other hand is much larger expanse of water, normally colder than Barton and more exposed so on a windy day with the sun setting can test even the best swimmers.
Remember you need to train in an OW environment similar to that of your A race but you should build your skills and confidence up: first in the pool; then somewhere like Barton Marina; before progressing on to tougher environments.
For more detail on the local venues click here.
Pricing
We operate a two tier pricing system dependant on where you want the OW coaching to take place - the difference in price is due to the additional travelling time and cost.
Please note you will still have to pay your own venue fees.
£40/hour - 1 coach - 1-4 people
Barton Marina
Lavender Patch
£60/hour - 1 coach - 1-4 people
All other local venues
If you wish to be coached at a venue further afield or wish to discuss any OW coaching requirements you may have please contact us.