Open Water Swimming Lessons in Pembrokeshire

Whether you're taking your first steps into open water swimming or looking to swim further with greater confidence, these weekly coached sessions provide structured guidance in a supportive environment. Designed to help every swimmer progress at their own pace, each lesson combines expert coaching with some of Pembrokeshire's best swimming locations.

🌊 Key Details

• Duration: Approximately 1 hour
• Minimum Age: Adults (children may be accepted on request with a participating adult)
• Location: Various locations across Pembrokeshire, including Dale, Little Haven, Broad Haven and Nolton Haven

🏊 Key Skills

• Open water swimming technique
• Breathing and stroke efficiency
• Building stamina and endurance
• Confidence in open water
• Swimming longer distances safely

🌊 What to Expect

Progress is at the heart of every session. Before entering the water, your coach will discuss the conditions and explain the focus for the evening, selecting a venue that offers the safest and most suitable environment based on the weather, tides and the experience of the group. This flexible approach means every session makes the most of Pembrokeshire's varied coastline while giving swimmers the confidence to enjoy changing open water conditions.

Two coaching options allow you to choose the level that's right for you. The Couch to 1km programme is ideal for swimmers looking to develop their confidence, improve technique and gradually increase the distance they can comfortably swim. Each participant works towards their own personal goal, with coaching tailored to individual ability rather than expecting everyone to progress at exactly the same pace.

For swimmers who already have some open water experience, the Swimfit sessions provide guided swims of approximately 750 to 1,500 metres while continuing to develop stamina, technique and confidence. Throughout the season you'll receive encouragement from experienced coaches, opportunities to work towards distance and skills awards, and the chance to celebrate your progress alongside fellow swimmers during the end-of-season awards event.

📍 Location

Every lesson takes place at a carefully selected venue rather than one permanent location. Depending on the conditions, sessions may be held at Dale, Broad Haven, Little Haven or Nolton Haven, allowing the coach to choose the safest and most enjoyable water each week.

Pembrokeshire's coastline provides an excellent variety of swimming environments, from sheltered bays that are ideal for developing confidence to larger open stretches where more experienced swimmers can continue building endurance. Final venue details are shared before each session once conditions have been assessed.

✅ Prerequisites

These sessions welcome swimmers with a range of experience, from those taking their first steps into open water through to regular sea swimmers wanting to improve. The most suitable group will depend on your current ability and confidence in the water.

You'll need to arrive ready to swim with appropriate equipment for the conditions. If you're unsure which session is right for you or have questions before booking, Sue is always happy to help you choose the best option.

💙 Why Choose Us

Learning to swim confidently in open water is about much more than covering distance. Sue brings decades of experience teaching swimming, coaching lifesaving and supporting people of different abilities, creating sessions that are friendly, encouraging and focused on individual progress rather than competition.

Many returning swimmers say the supportive atmosphere is what keeps them coming back each week. Combined with extensive local knowledge and carefully chosen swimming locations, every lesson is designed to help you enjoy the sea safely while continuing to build confidence throughout the season.