Lyme Bay Swimming with
Malcolm Greenslade
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Swim England Open Water Swimming Coach
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Swim England Level 2 Aquatics Teacher
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RNLI Volunteer Beach Lifeguard
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20 Years coaching experience with adults and juniors
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​​Details of the Swimming Weeks at Playitas Resort, Fuerteventura:
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Novice to Intermediate swimmers looking to improve strokes, confidence and skills in the pool and open water
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Masters, Triathletes and multi sport competitors (March week)
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Mainly concentrating on front crawl however other strokes will be covered
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Plus open water skills in the beautiful sheltered bay
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Average sea temperature in January to March 20/21 degrees
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Average air temperature - 23 degrees
Cost: £895 per person*
Accommdation is at the 4 star Playitas Resort Hotel and the price is based on two sharing a standard room on half board (breakfast & dinner). Supplement options for sea view rooms and studio single room occupancy (+£229).
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Places are limited so you can be sure of plenty of feedback and individual help. For those attending the January week, ideally you would be able to swim at least 200-300 metres continuously. (8-12 lengths of a standard leisure centre 25 metre pool) and manage up to 2 / 3 Km per day with pool and open water combined however there are options to shorten sea swims and do as much or as little as you can manage. We start with the basics and progress throughout the week. There's no pressure to complete a swim but we always try to make sure swimmers achieve their goal. On the March week we would potentially look for 400-500 metres continuously and up the daily distance to around 3-4 Km although again we can be flexible and there would be options to do less or more!.
​This winter, we are again heading to Playitas Resort, Fuerteventura for some great weeks of swimming in both the pool and open water.
On 25th January, it's introduction to Open Water Swimming week, ideal for those who would like to make the transition from the pool to the sea or relative novices in the open water. The week would suit beginners to intermediate fitness swimmers looking to improve their confidence in the sea and swimming technique.
On 1st March, the swimming is more geared towards Masters, keen fitness swimmers or Triathletes looking to make improvements in swim leg of a Triathlon, Aquathlon or challenge type swim and really kick start the season.
The pool sessions will be in their lovely 50 metre outdoor pool with skills and drills to help refine the stroke and gain confidence and experience for the open water too. The open water sessions will be held in the beautiful sheltered bay at Las Playitas plus other beaches and locations on the island, subject to weather conditions. For those that want it, there opportunities to take part in the other activities the resort has to offer with Yoga, various fitness classes, tennis, golf, cycling and running easily available.
What’s included in the price:
7 nights accommodation on half board (breakfast & dinner at Playitas Resort, Fuerteventura.
All Swim training/coaching in a private lane in the heated outdoor 50m pool plus coached open water swims in the sea.
Free use of the 700 SQM gym
Sports programme and classes free of charge - Zumba, Dance Fusion, HIT/Core. (some activities are extra – Yoga / Spinning, Tennis, Golf and Cycling for instance.
Opportunites to visit and swim at other locations subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
Flights from your nearest airport
Travel Insurance
Wet suit hire if required. (available to hire)
Things to bring with you:
Spare swimming hat. (x1 Free supplied), goggles, fins, paddles and pull buoy and tow float. Some equipment is often available at the pool but this is subject to availability on the day.
Contact me for advice on which to buy if you haven't got any of these items.
