Introduction to Cold Water Swimming with Dave O'Connor 

This two part course, delivered to groups of up to approximately 8 persons, is held in the lakeside classroom at Quay Swim Lake, Mytchett.

The course is seen as strongly advised/essential preparation for swimmers who wish to take part, safely, in Open Water Swimming in ALL seasons, particularly Winter.

The depth and breadth of course content is designed to impart detailed, and immediately applicable knowledge and confidence to all participants. Central themes are as follows:

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   Part 1                                          

• Intro. Water / Cold Water

• Heat Science Plus

• Safety

• Pre-Swim Prep

• Acclimatisation

• Cold Water Shock

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  Part 2

• Diving Reflex

• Cold Incapacitation

• Hypothermia

• After Drop

• Re-Warming

• Post Script, including..

• Hormones, Stats, Refs.

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Price: £45 per person  (for both Part 1 & 2 sessions of 1 hour 15 mins) 

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Part 2 of the course will be the following week at the same time and day as Part 1

Includes…Full course notes

                  Certificate

                  Accompanied first swim if requested  (cost of swim not included)

Book a session

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N.B. Although the content of this course is covered in the 2 x 1 hour 15 minutes sessions, the topics do create discussion which can cause timing to run slightly over, however, there is no obligation for you to stay for this.

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