Description
Introduction to Sea Swimming at Saltdean Beach, Sussex
Discover the freedom of swimming in the sea with our beginner-friendly Introduction to Sea Swimming session at Saltdean Beach.
If you’ve always wanted to experience open water swimming but aren’t sure where to start, this supportive session is designed to help you take your first steps safely and confidently. Set on the beautiful Sussex coastline, you’ll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to enjoy sea swimming while being guided by experienced open water coaches.
Whether you’re a pool swimmer looking to venture outdoors, curious about cold water swimming, or simply keen to try something new, this session provides a safe and welcoming environment to build confidence in the sea.
Session Information
đź“… Sunday 26 July
⏰ 11:30am
đź“Ť Saltdean Beach, Sussex
🕒 Duration: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
What to Expect
This practical introduction to open water sea swimming combines learning, safety awareness and time in the water.
Topics covered include:
- Sea swimming safety fundamentals
- Understanding waves, tides and sea conditions
- Choosing suitable sea swimming equipment
- Cold water adaptation and acclimatisation
- Techniques for managing cold water response
- Entering and exiting the sea safely
- Building confidence in open water environments
- Post-swim recovery and warming up effectively
Throughout the session, our coaches will provide individual guidance and support, allowing you to progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Who Should Join?
This session is suitable for:
- Complete beginners to sea swimming
- Anyone interested in trying open water swimming for the first time
- Pool swimmers wanting to swim outdoors
- Open water swimmers looking to gain confidence in the sea
- Lake swimmers transitioning to sea swimming
- People interested in the wellbeing benefits of cold water swimming
To ensure a personal experience and plenty of coach support, places are limited to just 10 participants.
Start Your Sea Swimming Journey
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of swimming in the sea. Join us at Saltdean Beach and learn how to enjoy open water sea swimming safely, confidently and with the support of experienced coaches.
Book your place today and experience sea swimming on the Sussex coast.
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They are a local Surrey shop based on Redhill AErodrome (RH1). They have great customer service and will be able to guide you through what wetsuit will be best for you. You can order online here or book an in person fitting with them – they are open during the week and Saturdays.Â
They offer specialist Open Water Swimming performance wetsuits from top brands such as Orca, Zoggs & Blue Seventy. They offer a flexible hire service and you can hire from 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 12 weeks or a Full Summer Season. Offering the Ultimate Try Before You Buy if you are not sure wetsuit what you need.
They also sell all Open Water essentials such as goggles, thermal accessories, cossies & more.
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