4 WEEK 'INTRODUCTION TO OPEN WATER'.
 
Each of the sessions will have a combination of land and water based safety information. Meeting in the carpark we will cover various topics including; reading and understanding weather forecasts and its effects on the water, rip currents and tides. We cover these topics and more before we go into the water each week. The course will be fun, lighthearted but informative. Your day and time slot will be the same each week.
 
Meeting points.
 
Ballygally - Car park behind the Spar. Opposite toilet block.
Waterfoot - Middle car park half way along the bay. (Signs for beach cafe)
 
Here is a list of kit I hope you find useful.
 
ESSENTIAL KIT
-Bathing suit/trunks
-Swim cap/Hat
-Tow float
-Towel
-Flip flops/wet shoes(for walking from car park to beach)
 
RECOMMENDED KIT
-Wetsuit
-Goggles
-Neoprene gloves and socks/boots
-Changing robe/large towel/coat
 
AFTERCARE
-Warm clothes
-Dry woolly hat
-Hot drink
-Snacks
 
I know some of you prefer to swim in skins (without wetsuit). This is fine and totally your choice. Although if you have a wetsuit I would recommend you wear it so you can relax and reduce the chance of cold being an issue. Please get in touch if you have any questions. If you have any problems sourcing kit let me know as I stock all the relevant equipment.
 
Everyone's safety and enjoyment is paramount. It may be the case that on occasion, due to adverse weather, sessions need to be postponed a week. Participants will still receive 4 x 1 hour sessions. Any cancellations must be at least 48 hours before course start to receive a refund.
 
Please take care to select the correct date and time slot in the booking options.