OPEN-WATER FRONT CRAWL SKILLS CLINIC

Service Description

OPEN-WATER FRONT CRAWL SKILLS CLINIC & SUMMER SOCIAL SUNDAY 05, JULY 2026 | 11.30am-1.30pm | Wild-Wood-UK, Leigh Sinton, Worcester. WR13 5EH | Water -confident & experienced front crawl swimmers WHO’S THIS CLINIC FOR: Water-confident & experienced front crawl swimmers who want to improve their knowledge, confidence & comfort to swim front crawl in open-water ITINERARY: DRY-SIDE THEORY: To include why swimming in open-water is so different to the pool. What practical tips you need to consider when swimming 'wild', event preparation, environmental factors. risk assessing conditions etc WATER-BASED PRACTICAL: To include: Building confidence with out-door swim skills like: sighting, drafting in a pack, formation swimming, buoy turning, deep-water starts REWARM & SOCIAL around the fire-pit post swim/dip for a debrief, with complimentary hot drinks & homemade cake WHEN: SUNDAY 05, JULY 2026 | 11.30am-1.30pm **Please arrive in good time - we've got a lot to cover!** WHERE: Wild-Wood-UK. Leigh Sinton (near Malvern) WR13 5EH WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING: ESSENTIAL ITEMS Leak-proof googles Silicon swim cap Swimwear (Come dressed in your swimming kit & track-suit) Loose warm clothing (to do the dry side drills & to wear after your swim) Towel / dry-robe Thermos flask or insulated drinks holder (so we can minimise single use plastic) THE LAKE: One of the most beautiful lakes in the county. It’s spring fed making the water quality fantastically clear & rated ‘Excellent’. It’s very sheltered & secluded, & you’ll get to swim amongst the lily pads & watch the wildlife go by SAFETY: Courses are limited in number, ensuring you have time to discuss any questions you have, so you'll leave with a boost in both your knowledge & practical skills, meaning that you can swim front crawl in open-water with greater confidence. We put your safety & wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, so joining you in the water or on the bank side will be a very experienced & qualified Open Water Lifeguard & cold-water swimmer TOW FLOATS: We can loan them - but *BRING YOUR OWN IF YOU HAVE ONE* ACCESSIBILITY: Need to climb up & down steps