Welcome information

Welcome to Wave 23 Swimming

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our open water coaching sessions. These take place on Southbourne beach, in front of the lifeguard hut and Bistro on the Beach café. Your coach will be Lisa, Ellen or Jane – depending on your session.

We want everyone to love swimming in the ocean as much as we do, be it for enjoying watersports or keeping fit. Whichever it is, we know that everyone will be guaranteed a smile on their face each time they exit the sea. We will ensure that smile is achieved in a safe, all inclusive and friendly environment. These are your sessions at your pace and your terms. You won’t have to keep up with others as no one will be holding any one up.

Parents should stay in the vicinity, enjoy the beach and have a cold drink.

Where to meet

We meet on the beach at Southbourne, on the sand by the lifeguard hut. (Just along from the Bistro on the Beach restaurant.)

Parking: There is a chargeable car park above the zig zag. You may find free parking along the overcliff road or in the side roads.

Throughout the session, please maintain social distancing in line with the latest Covid 19 guidance. Do not share equipment with other swimmers.

what to bring with you

Compulsory for swim:
Good fitting wetsuit – COME READY TO SWIM – BUT DON’T ZIP UP WETSUIT WHILST ON ROUTE!
Bright coloured swim hat
Goggles
Tow float
Water shoes/surf boots – can be stony and you could be in and out of the sea at certain times

Recommended:
Ear plugs – highly recommended
Neoprene hat (to wear under swim hat ) – optional
Neoprene swim gloves – optional

Post-swim:
Warm clothes – layers
Dry robe/dressing towel
Towels
Flask of hot drink
Bottle of water
Snack for after swim
Hand gel for start and end of the session – the coach will have extra as well

Code of Conduct for Coaches and Swimmers

Swimmer’s Code of Conduct

To complete, sign and return the registration form
To be aware of the latest government advice around social distancing and Covid 19
To read and understand the information on this Welcome page
To bring all the compulsory equipment to each session
To let the coach know immediately if any answers have changed on the registration form
To let the coach know if you have any injuries or you are feeling unwell before starting each session
To let the coach know if you are feeling unwell, nauseous or dizzy during the session and leave the water immediately
To take part in the safety brief and acclimatisation drills at the beginning of each session
Pre-Swim: Cover open wounds
i.   Do not swim with deep wounds
ii.   Use hand sanitiser
iii.   Take part in the safety brief and acclimatisation drills
Post Swim: Use hand sanitiser
i.   Rinse out mouth straight after swimming
ii.   Wash hands before eating and drinking
iii.   Clean and disinfect all equipment including goggles and ear plugs after each session
iv.   Have a full shower as soon as you can
v.   If you feel unwell after swimming with sickness or diarrhoea phone your doctor

Coach’s Code of Conduct

To keep teaching qualifications and insurance up to date
To continually update the site specific risk assessment, NOP and EAP
To continually update the Covid 19 risk assessment
To carry out a dynamic risk assessment prior to each session
To obtain all registration forms prior to the first session
Ensure social distancing is maintained throughout each session
Check list safety provisions are in place prior to each session, in line with the risk assessments
Structure the classes to the level of the weakest swimmer, with options available to push the stronger swimmers
Deliver a safety brief and acclimatisation drills at the start of every session
To carry out a debrief at the end of every session

Questions?

If you’ve got any queries at all or something’s not clear, please do get in touch and ask. Email us at hello@wave23.co.uk or via the original means of contact you used to arrange your session.

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