Open Water Swimming Coaching
Structured open water coaching for swimmers looking to build confidence, improve technique, and gain experience in outdoor water.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced swimmers, our sessions focus on safety, progression, and practical open water skills in a supportive group environment.
Our coaching sessions are based at Rock and River Outdoor Pursuits in Lancashire, using a purpose-built open water lake that combines the authenticity of outdoor swimming with a structured and controlled environment ideal for safe progression and skill development.
All new members pay a one-time £10 sign-up fee and receive a welcome package that includes a Cold Water Method pink swimming cap to wear during sessions.
Email us at swim@thecoldwatermethod.com to register your interest in joining The Cold Water Method community.
THURSDAY
INTRODUCTION TO OPEN WATER
4:30PM - 6:00PM
FRIDAY
OPEN WATER SWIMMING COACHING
4:30PM - 6:00PM
SATURDAY
COLD IMMERSION COACHING
9:50AM -10:30AM
OPEN WATER SWIMMING COACHING
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Open Water Swimming Coaching
Structured group coaching for confident open water swimmers.
These sessions are designed for swimmers ready to develop their open water ability beyond the basics. Whether your goal is endurance, technical improvement, racing, or simply becoming stronger and more capable in open water, this is where real progression begins.
Sessions focus on:
Advanced stroke refinement
Sighting and navigation
Buoy turns and positioning
Endurance development
Pacing and swim efficiency
Pack swimming and drafting
Open water awareness and decision making
Training is progressive, challenging, and supportive — helping swimmers build the confidence and capability to swim independently, train consistently, and prepare for events or competition if desired.
Suitable for swimmers comfortable swimming longer continuous distances in open water.
£7 Per Session
Introduction to Open Water
Your first step into open water swimming.
These small-group sessions are designed for swimmers moving from the pool into lakes, rivers, and natural water environments. We focus on building confidence, safety awareness, cold water adaptation, and strong swimming foundations in a calm and supportive setting.
Sessions include:
Open water safety skills
Cold water adaptation
Stroke technique and efficiency
Breathing and relaxation
Confidence in natural water
Basic sighting and awareness
Our coaches remain closely involved throughout, allowing for hands-on support and guidance both in and out of the water.
£7 per session
1:1 Coaching
The fastest and most effective way to improve your swimming.
Our private coaching sessions are fully tailored to you — whether you’re a complete beginner building confidence in open water, refining technique for endurance swimming, or preparing for triathlon and competition.
Sessions include personalised stroke analysis, technical drills, pacing work, open water skills, and real-time feedback from experienced coaches. Coaches can work both in and out of the water depending on your goals and comfort level.
Ideal for:
Complete beginners
Confidence building
Technique improvement
Triathlon preparation
Endurance and distance swimming
Competitive performance
With fully individual coaching and teacher-trained instructors, progress is quicker, clearer, and built entirely around you.
£32 per session
Cold Water Immersion Coaching - Cold Water Therapy
Learn to enter cold water safely, calmly, and with control.
These sessions focus on the principles of cold water immersion, breath control, nervous system regulation, and safe exposure practices. Whether your goal is resilience, mental clarity, recovery, or simply building confidence in cold water, sessions are structured to help you adapt progressively and safely.
Sessions may include:
Gradual cold water immersion
Breathwork and nervous system control
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Cold adaptation education
Safe entry and exit procedures
Mental resilience training
This is not about endurance or “toughness.”
It’s about learning to remain calm, present, and in control within the cold.
Suitable for beginners and experienced cold water dippers alike.
£6 Per Session
Casual Swimming
For those ready to make open water swimming part of everyday life.
Our partners at Rock and River Outdoor Pursuits offer dedicated swimming memberships designed for swimmers who are confident in open water and ready to swim more independently.
Held during dedicated morning swim sessions, membership gives swimmers the opportunity to start the day in the water — training, resetting, and building consistency before the rest of the world fully wakes.
Whether you are following a structured training plan, preparing for events, or simply looking for the calm and clarity that comes with regular time in the water, membership gives you the freedom to swim consistently in a safe and purpose-built environment.
Open water swimming becomes something different when it becomes routine.
The cold feels familiar. The water feels natural. The mind settles faster. The body adapts.
£6 per swim
To celebrate your hard work and track your development, we offer Milestone Progression Awards across all of our coaching levels. Whether you are hitting the milestone of your first full kilometer swim, participating in your 10th open water session, or simply showcasing a new level of water confidence, we believe these achievements deserve recognition. Each certificate marks a significant step in your journey, celebrating the dedication and bravery it takes to master the open water.
Each achievement Certificate comes with a matching badge and can be purchased from us for £5