Salty Swims

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.

Jacques Cousteau

Salty Swims a Community Interest Company and Blue Health Project based in Cornwall

Salty Swims, Community Interest Company is a Blue Health Project formed in September 2021. Our activities provide swimming coaching and support, through community swimming groups, with a particular focus on reaching those from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cornwall.

The project is run by a group of professionals with experience in open water swimming, business, and education, who all share a vision of improving lives and lifestyles through swimming.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the sea for their swimming journey whether it is for physical & mental health, socialising, competing or just being able to discover the enjoyment that swimming and being in the sea can bring. We provide inclusive swimming lessons, courses and events in Cornwall. Including regular social swims and educational programmes for all ages and all abilities.

We are excited to work alongside NHS social prescribers and local community groups and we are eternally grateful for the foresight and commitment of our funders.

We also run some community events, take a look.....

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Community Events

We have found there are a few obstacles for people attending the swims. One is coming along to something completely new the other is meeting lots of new people. We’re trying to take one of those away by running some community events.

All welcome!

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We Specialise in Cold Water Swimming & Cold Water Therapy

Cold Water Therapy in Swimming Sessions

Part of swimming in the sea is Cold Water Therapy this is very much focused on mental health and well-being. Cold-Water Therapy is a branch of cryotherapy and its aim is to improve your health. In our sessions, we get into the sea and the cold water is used to stimulate the body’s responses and aid recovery. We practice dynamic breathing techniques and that, with the cold water immersion, will help your mind and body reset. Cold Water Therapy has been around for hundreds of years. Somehow in modern day life we’ve forgotten the benefits that being outside and engaging with the natural world brings. With a background in Complementary Therapies and extensive mental health experience, I wanted to be able to incorporate that into my coaching and swimming life. In our session we focus on the health benefits of cold water, We will aim to build confidence, improve mood, reduce stress and we focus on positive moves forward.

There is a growing bank of evidence that indicates cold water immersion improves your health, gives you a natural high, reduces stress, increases your libido, burns calories and recent studies show an improvement in mood for people experiencing depression.

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Cold Water Swimming for Menopause

Cold Water Therapy in Swimming Sessions

Do you feel you've lost yourself and the menopause has taken over your life?

You're not alone!

Most women will experience menopausal symptoms. Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on your everyday activities. Are you suffering from any of these common symptoms?

hot flushes

night sweats

difficulty sleeping

low mood or anxiety

If so cold water swimming or immersion can help! You're not going through this alone and more importantly you're not going mad!

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Open Water Swim Safety Session

Cold Water Therapy in Swimming Sessions

Taster Sessions - Private Sessions All Abilities

Swim Safety Sessions are now available, in a group session or 1:1.

We also run free sessions from time to time on local beaches, keep your eye on our Facebook page for these!

These sessions have been developed to ensure swimmers are fully educated and equipped to swim safely in cold water.

It's a chance to provide swimmers with the information needed to diminish risks related to cold water swimming and enabling swimmers to identify the body's cold-water shock response, the body's physiological response to exposure to cold water.

Further to this we cover equipment, neoprene vs skin swimming, safe entry, acclimatisation, self monitoring and temperature recovery.

Winter swimming is a physical challenge. However, it is also beneficial for mental health. By immersing yourself in cold water you are taking yourself through a controlled stress, which in turn can help you manage stressful day to day life. situations.

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Taster Sessions - Private Sessions All Abilities

Beat Your Fears - 1-1 Session Non Swimmer/ Beginner

Taster Sessions - Private Sessions All Abilities

Curious but unsure how to begin, not sure about joining a group?

1:1 Taster sessions are a great way to experience swimming outdoors.

You can then progress into the Open Water Swimming Skills Class for a more in-depth coaching session .

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Beat Your Fears - 1-1 Session Non Swimmer/ Beginner

Does the idea of getting into cold, open water terrify you? You are not alone! Loads of people are scared of what lies beneath.

This session will introduce you to open water. We'll talk about your fears and I'll give you the tools to overcome them. I'll help you find mental and physical tools to keep you safe and happy in open water.

Don't let fear stop you!

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Open Water Swimming, Swim Coach, Wild Swimming, Sea Swimming, Cold Water Swimming, child swim lesson

Under 12's Safety and Swim Session - All Abilities

Beat Your Fears - 1-1 Session Non Swimmer/ Beginner

(wetsuit required in colder weather)

Outdoor swimming is great fun for the whole family. These sessions will cover rip currents, what flags mean, what to do if they are in trouble. It gives them swimming techniques and skills. It is the perfect session to book your child/children on to at the start of your Cornish holiday to ensure that they stay safe with the correct water safety knowledge and skills and have fun in the water.

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Skills and Technical Sessions

These sessions will help you Improve your technique. If you are you struggling to swim continuously without having to stop for air And you want to improve your technique and endurance then this session is for you!
It will help you:

Improve your freestyle stroke

Learn what good swimming technique looks and feels like.

Master breathing to both sides.

Start swimming more continuously.

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Testimonials

Mark, Bristol

Holiday Swim Safety Session

”Thank you Ange for a great swimming and safety session . It was well worth the money! We learnt so much about how to stay safe and how to enjoy the water, it gave us all confidence especially us as parents we were able to enjoy our holiday more knowing the kids had some skills and knowledge about the sea.’

Heidi, St Austell

Winter Acclimatisation

Highly recommended. Ange is a fabulous teacher, patient and experienced. I felt instantly at ease and found her approachable and friendly. I have come away from my first lesson with Salty Swims feeling excited and more confident than I have in years. I cannot wait until the next lessons.

Kay, St Austell

Swim Safety

Ange was knowledgeable and generous with her time and resources. The safe swimming workshop was full of great tips and I feel more confident now about swimming all through the year. I highly recommend booking in with her.

Millie, Plymouth

Open Water Swimming Skills

"I wasn’t confident in the open water but Ange worked with me showed me new skills and enabled me to gain confidence and swim further and stronger than I ever managed before, would definitely recommend Salty Swims"

Katie, St Austell

Kids Swim Fun and Safety Session

"My son was scared of the water, but after working with Ange for just a few weeks, swimming is now his favourite part of the week!"

Abi, Bristol

Event Training

"You kicked ass and supported in equal measure, thank you, it was exactly what was needed"

Esther: St Austell

Swim Teaching

“Thank you so much Ange for teaching me to swim. I can't believe I'm finally overcoming my fear of water! “ 💜💜

Help Our Cause

All of our Community Swims are funded by grants or donations. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve the support we offer. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Thank you!