Meet your coaches
Fiona Hunter-Choat
Swimming Teacher | Open Water Coach | Owner
Fiona is a swimming teacher and open water coach with over 30 years’ experience. She has been ‘into’ swimming since before she could walk. Taught by her mum and her grandfather in river pools on Dartmoor and in the sea in the UK and in the far east, swimming has always been part of her life. As a teacher and coach, she is passionate about bringing a love of swimming into the lives of others.
She has swam competitively at junior club and masters levels and has competed in and organised open water races in lakes (Bala, Coniston, Llyn Padarn) rivers (Adur, Dart, Thames, Wye) and the sea. Completing channel relays in 2021 and 2023.
She enjoys coaching at many levels from absolute beginner swimmers, newcomers to open water, triathletes and long-distance swimmers and has extensive experience in all these areas.
She has up to date first aid and rescue qualifications.
Beth Simpson
Swimming Teacher | Open Water Coach | Owner
Beth is a qualified swim teacher, lifelong water lover, and expert in helping people feel comfortable in open water environments. Beth learnt to swim at the age of 8 and by 11 she was swimming for COSACSS, the City of Stoke on Trent Swimming Club. She went onto competitive swimming and swimming for the county. Beth found open water swimming in 2017 and has never looked back, and loves being outdoors and in nature. Swimming throughout the year, rain or shine.
Beth is a qualified swimming teacher, working with Fiona for the last 2 years. She has her STA Level 2 Award, STA Level 2 Certificate qualification and the STA Open Water Coach qualification. She also has her National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches and the STA 2 Award in Open Water Safety.
Together, Fiona and Beth create a warm, supportive space that celebrates every swimmer, no matter your starting point.
Our values
Passion for Teaching
We are dedicated to sharing our love for swimming and inspiring our students to develop a similar enthusiasm for the sport.
Excellence in Coaching
We strive for the highest standards of coaching, ensuring that every swimmer receives personalised attention and expert guidance.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
We believe swimming is for everyone and are committed to making our programs accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, or background.