Sea Safety
Course
For Swimmers

Sea Safety Course for Swimmers – A One-Day Sea Safety Course for Swimmers, Paddleboarders & Beachgoers

Our Sea Safety Course for Swimmers is designed to help people enjoy the sea safely and confidently, whether for recreation, fitness, wellbeing or mental health.

For over 18 years we have run a successful beach lifesaving club for children here in Pembrokeshire. Our team includes swim teachers and coaches, lifesaving instructors, lifeguards and former lifeguards, alongside experienced water users who have spent much of their lives in, on and around the sea.

We are passionate about helping people make the most of Pembrokeshire’s incredible coastline while understanding how to access beaches and open water safely, confidently and responsibly.

What You’ll Learn on Our Sea Safety Course for Swimmers

Through a mixture of indoor learning, group discussion and practical outdoor sessions, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognise hazards and assess risk before entering the water
• Choose the right location and conditions for your ability and experience
• Understand the effects of cold water and how to reduce risk
• Plan safe entries and exits
• Read tides, tidal streams, waves and surf conditions
• Use reliable weather forecasts and surf reports to make informed decisions
• Identify and avoid rip currents and other coastal hazards
• Understand how medical conditions can affect safety in the water
• Know your personal limits, confidence and competence levels
• Decide what level of support or supervision is appropriate for your activity
• Carry a suitable means of calling for help
• Respond effectively in an emergency, including how to help yourself and others
• Learn and practise the lifesaving Float to Live technique

You’ll gain a better understanding of how weather, tides, surf and local conditions affect your chosen swimming location, helping you make informed decisions before entering the water.

Practical Water Session

The course includes a supervised water session where you’ll have the opportunity to practise key safety skills, improve your confidence and apply what you’ve learned in a real coastal environment.

Course Cost

We want this course to be accessible to everyone, so it operates on a Pay What You Can Afford basis.

• Full price: £40
• Suggested contributions: £40 / £30 / £20

What to Bring

• Packed lunch
• Snacks and drinks
• Suitable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities
• Swimwear and any equipment required for the water session

Whether you’re new to sea swimming or an experienced open water swimmer, this Sea Safety Course for Swimmers will give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to enjoy the sea more safely.

Please note we need a minimum of 6 to run this day

Want to see what else we do? Check out our YouTube Channel

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Want to see our lifesaving club?

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Did you know we run regular well-being sessions right through the year? 2hr sessions, half days, full days and whole weekends – And we have free places sponsored by ourselves and Get The Boys A Lift for our 2hr sessions. More info here..

https://www.wildswim.wales/book-a-swim/