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Swim Coaching

SWIM COACHING

TO PASS MY LOVE FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMING ON TO MY CHILDREN

Our open water swim coaching in Kerry is designed to help swimmers of all levels build technique, stamina, safety awareness and confidence in the sea. Based in Fenit, Tralee Bay, we provide structured sessions that support beginners, improvers, and advanced athletes training for distance swims, triathlons, or open water challenges.

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I ESPECIALLY LOVED LONG DISTANCE MARATHON SWIMMING AND HAVE WON MANY EVENTS

I started coaching swimming for Kingdom Swimming Club over 10 years ago and found that I really enjoyed developing and correcting the technique of the swimmers.

Coaching Levels & Programmes

Beginner / Intro to Open Water – Ideal for those new to sea swimming. We focus on water confidence, acclimatisation, and stroke basics.

Improver / Endurance – Suitable for swimmers who want to build distance and technique. Sessions cover pacing, navigation and stamina.

Intermediate / Event Ready – Tailored to those training for races or long distance swims. Includes interval training, drafting, sighting drills and endurance blocks.

Advanced / Competitive – For triathletes and experienced swimmers preparing for marathon swims or competitions. Structured plans for speed, stamina and performance.

Schedule & Format

5-week training blocks run throughout summer.
Evening sessions in Fenit, Monday–Thursday.
Season finale Swim Fest in September featuring social and competitive swims.
Distance training available from 2 km up to 35 km in Tralee Bay.
Support includes safety cover, technique analysis, training schedules and advice on conditions.

Benefits of Open Water Coaching
Improve stroke efficiency and endurance.
Gain confidence and safety awareness in the sea.
Prepare effectively for events and distance challenges.
Join a community of swimmers and enjoy social swims.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be experienced already?
No – we cater for all levels. Beginners start with water confidence before moving into distance.

Can you help with long distance goals?
Yes, we coach swimmers for challenges from 2 km up to 35 km, providing structured training, safety cover and event support.

Where are sessions held?
In Fenit, Tralee Bay – an ideal open water training location.

Can you prepare me for triathlon or open water events?
Yes, our coaching programmes include event-specific training, technique work and pacing strategies.

Book Your Swim Coaching in Kerry

Join Wild Water Adventures this summer for expert open water swim coaching in Kerry. Our sessions in Fenit and Tralee Bay are designed to support your goals, from building confidence to completing marathon swims. Spaces are limited, so contact us today to reserve your place in the next coaching block.

If you have a long distance swim you would like to accomplish please talk to us. We run swims from anywhere from 2 km – 35 km in the Tralee Bay area.

We can help plan your event, cover water safety, work a training schedule, build on stamina and fine tune technique and pick the perfect conditions to execute your swim.

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