We carry out coached sessions at a number of locations in the north east. Using multiple locations allows us flexibility and we are able to teach the skills required to enjoy different bodies of water and the changing conditions unique to each venue.
Our clients can then build up a skillset to allow them to swim safely in a variety of venues.
A beautiful stretch of useable river approx. 700m long and 90m wide. Set in the fabulous tyne green country park it’s a great place for a family day out with many local amenities and a large car park. We share this space with other water users but have developed positive relationships with them to ensure all activities are enjoyable and safe.
If you’re looking for a true wild swimming feel, then Chollerford is the ideal location. A slightly narrower stretch of the river than Tyne Green at around 50-60m, but if navigated correctly, there is a swim of 1200m each way! The remote location means we only share this water with swimmers, paddleboarders and the odd kayaker.
A paid (private) venue with crystal clear water and a very safe environment for new and experienced swimmers. Warms up early in the season and chops up nicely when the wind blows in the right direction (great for coaching rough water swimming techniques!)
An amazing stretch of water to practice sea swimming. The sandy 1km long beach allows us to get some long swims in whilst only being a 90 degree turn away from the safety of the beach. This venue provides us with a huge variation in conditions and is a great place to fine tune your sea swimming skills and knowledge.
Graham did a 1:1 pool session for me shortly after I signed up to do a channel relay. He kindly spent time ahead of my session allaying my fears over the phone. In the pool he gave me lots of things to work on without overcomplicating things or trying to change too much in 1 session. The session was fun and so helpful in starting to develop my freestyle stroke.
