Conquer the Open Water: Swim with Confidence
Join our expert-led open water swimming sessions designed for swimmers of all levels – from beginners to seasoned adventurers.
Experience the freedom of open water
Open water swimming isn’t just an exciting challenge, it’s an incredible way to connect with nature, enhance your fitness, and boost your mental health. Whether its your first time in open water, training for an event, or simply seeking adventure, our sessions provide a safe and supportive environment for all swimmers.
Peace of Mind: Our experienced coaches will guide you through each session, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable in the water.
Real Open Water Experience: Swim in the natural beauty of Whitmore Lakes, Newcastle under Lyme, one of the best local venues for open water swimming.
All Levels Welcome: From beginners who are new to open water to seasoned swimmers looking to improve technique, we cater to every ability.
Your open water journey starts here
Our coaching approach focuses on building confidence, improving technique, and maximizing your swimming potential. Here’s what you’ll experience:
Safety in
open water
Learn how to navigate and stay safe in open water environments, including handling water conditions, cold temperatures, and visibility challenges.
Breathing and
technique
Improve your breathing control and swimming form to reduce fatigue and increase efficiency in open water.
Confidence
building
From overcoming fear to swimming longer distances, we focus on building mental resilience and preparing you for every swim.
Triathlon
preparation
If you’re a triathlete, we’ll tailor sessions to help you prepare for race day, focusing on endurance, pacing, and water-start techniques.
Tailored open water swimming for every level
We offer a variety of open water swimming sessions designed to meet your individual needs. Choose the option that works best for you:
Group sessions
Aquaphobia coaching
See how we have helped others
Don’t just take our word for it -here are a few stories from clients who’ve transformed their open water swimming experience with Kuotos Swim:
I can't believe how much they have learnt.
“My two children have only had 3 lessons so far and I can’t believe how much they have learnt. My 4 year old boy is now learning how to swim without any aids and my 2 year old girl is down to just a fin. The most impressive part is how much of a smile they both have on their faces as they are learning.”
Stewart Sim
Fabulous swim camp weekend
“Fabulous swim camp weekend hosted by Kuotos Swim. Ian ran the course with expertise recognising each individual’s swimming abilities. His teaching skills are excellent & I can’t wait to put them into practice.”
Jan Berrington
Can’t wait to go back in!
“The team were knowledgeable, welcoming and really friendly. Highly recommend the session. Can’t wait to go back in!”
Jo Haycock
I couldn't stop smiling.
“ It was amazing! I couldn’t stop smiling. There’s something magical about cold water swimming and the peaceful location made the experience very relaxing, grounding but also energising.”
Anna Maria
Ready to dive in?
Our expert-led open water swimming sessions are just a click away. Whether you’re looking to get started in open water swimming, prepare for an event, or overcome your fears, we’re here to help.
Got questions? We’ve got the answers!
Open Water swimming can be perceived as challenging, but it really is very accessible and joyful. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Please get in touch if you need any further reassurances.
Are there fish in there, isn't it too cold, and why is the water so blue?
The lakes were drained and emptied of fish prior to opening as open water swim pools – however, we are dealing with nature… Temperature isn’t a barrier to open water swimming! We’ll help you to adapt and learn how to acclimatise whatever the weather. An organic blue dye is added to the water to help prevent the build up of algae. The water is blue, but you won’t be!
What if I’m nervous about swimming in open water?
It’s completely normal to feel nervous about swimming in open water – many people do at first! Our friendly, experienced team will support you every step of the way. Book an Intro Session and do come along to our supported Tuesday night swimming sessions in Osprey at Whitmore Lakes.
What do I need to bring to a session?
For your session, please bring a swimming costume or wetsuit (depending on your preference), a towel, warm clothes to change into afterwards, and a bottle of water. If you have a swim cap and goggles, bring those too – but don’t worry if not, we can advise you on what’s best. Most importantly, bring a positive attitude! We have wetsuits available to try, and buy.