Swimyourswim is very excited to be launching a 2 day INTRODUCTION TO SEA SWIMMING course at our new venue Bowleaze Cove, near Weymouth, which is being run by our amazing team of Cate Read and Rob Pollard…
The iTSS course will proving a safe and fun environment in order to
- introduce swimmers with prior experience of open water swimming to sea swimming
- give swimmers the confidence to swim in the sea
- coach and support people who have entered swim events, challenges or other sporting activities which include a swim component.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is designed to be flexible for all levels of swimming competency and experience, and will be adapted to suit the needs of you the swimmer(s) and your future events or challenges.
The course will be teaching you about:
Water entry, acclimatisation and confidence practices
Breathing
Basic stoke work, adjusting for different environment
Open water skills – Sighting, drafting, turning round buoys
Pacing
Entries and exits, swim starts for events
Longer distance swims, appropriate for the level of participants
All sea swimming will be kayak supported, and led by the SYS Dorset team of Cate Read and Rob Pollard.
COURSE TIMETABLE (weather dependant*)
SATURDAY |
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9.30 |
Meet and greet at the SYS ‘shack’ [Bowleaze Cove, Bowleaze, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PW]
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10.00 |
To the beach
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11.00 |
BREAK – refreshments in the shack and warm up |
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11.30 |
Second coaching session: • Drills |
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12.30 |
LUNCH – Not provided. There is a café on the site and you are welcome to bring a picnic. |
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1.30/2.00 |
Longer swim along Weymouth Bay. 2 or 3km as an out and back swim. |
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4.00 |
Debrief and finish |
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7.30/8.00 EVENING BBQ ON WHITEHORSE CAMPSITE |
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SUNDAY |
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9.00 |
Optional Beach Boot Camp!! |
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10.00 |
Meet at the shack |
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10.30 |
Third coaching session: • Drills |
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11.30 |
Early lunch |
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12.30/1.00 |
Longer swim, either out and back or all the way to Weymouth Pavillion round the bay – flexible dependent on ability. (4 or 5km) |
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4.00 |
Debrief, awards and finish |
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is NOT included in the course fees. Here are some recommended places to stay near to the swim venue:
Whitehorse Campsite – http://www.whitehorsecampsite.co.uk/ This is a very basic campsite but in a beautiful location, It would be nice for us to camp together here and we could run a BBQ on Saturday evening.
Eweleaze Farm Camping – http://eweleaze.co.uk/ Another basic campsite in a lovely location.
Seaview Holiday Park – https://www.haven.com/parks/dorset/seaview/touring- camping-holidays/ for more facilities.
There is YHA on Portland which also has space for tents.
Riviera Hotel – for a little more comfort! Situated right on Bowleaze Cove above the beach. http://www.rivieraweymouth.co.uk
Premier Inn Weymouth Seafront – http://www.premierinn.com
EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED
Swimmers can choose to swim with or without a wetsuit, although it is worth bearing in mind that we will be spending quite a lot of time in the water and even well acclimatized swimmers might get cold.
Goggles, plus spare.
Spare hats
Towel(s)
Plenty of warm, dry clothes, including a woolly hat.
Body glide/babyoil gel
Crocs/flip flops
Tow float
Sun cream and lip balm
Mouthwash (the sea can leave a nasty taste after being in for a while)