Swim break
If you’ve always dreamt of becoming a stronger, faster and more confident swimmer, our new two-day swim active break is for you. Suitable for all abilities.
Download our two day programme
24-26 April | 12-14 June | 13-15 November | 4-6 December 2026
£275pp including three pool sessions. Accommodation is charged in addition.
What's included
Swim theory
Pool clinic sessions
Yoga session
Outdoor swim opportunity
Good to know
Every swim break includes stroke and theory sessions in the pool, swim yoga, basic video analysis, coastal walking, an introduction to open water, and guidance for "Swimming 2 Live".
Three tutored swim sessions in our indoor infinity pool with a detailed analysis of your front crawl technique to improve and gradually fine-tune your stroke.
Two theory sessions on the science of swimming, including stroke theory, body alignment, breathing, hydrostatics and cold-water shock.
Swim yoga to improve posture and core strength.
Open-water session, video analysis and coastal walks.
A post-clinic debrief and personalised ‘swim journey’ to help you continue your progress after the clinic is over.
Membership of the Watergate Bay SwimLab Club which will continue to give you ongoing advice and support.
24-26 April
12-14 June
13-15 November
4-6 December
Drop us an email to be added to the wait list for when bookings open life@watergatebay.co.uk
Swim and be active
Designed to include, stroke work in the pool, theory sessions, swim yoga, a coastal walk and talk session. Expect an introduction to sea swimming, guidance on how to build swimming into your life whilst developing your own ongoing practical swim program to meet personal objectives.
Staying just a few steps from the beach you’ll also be in a prime spot to try surfing, hand plane surfing or stand-up paddle boarding.
Meet Salim
Teaching Swimming as a performance art, Salim has been swimming since 1967, competing since 1970 and formally coaching since 1998. He teaches novices all the way through to Olympians, at any age both indoor and in open water. He focuses on body alignment in the water and demonstrates how swimming can enhance fitness and your mind.
Experienced swim and fitness tuition
Run by experienced swim instructor and open water coach, Salim Ahmed has developed a custom 7-point methodology that is used by top swimmers. Begin to appreciate why swimming is arguably the best form of exercise for body, mind, and soul.
Swim longer, further, and faster
“It’s one of the only sports you can continue to improve at throughout your life, from age nine through to ninety. The swim break is designed to help people connect with the water, to swim longer, further and faster, and most importantly of all, to fall in love with swimming again.”
For me, swimming is as much an art as a science
— Salim Ahmed
Indoor & outdoor swimming
Salim’s programme uses the same theory and methodology used by some of the world’s top swimmers. Learn how to swim strongly, efficiently and confidently in all types of water. You will be given guidance on how to take your new found skills and continue to develop them when you get home.
Geared mainly around front crawl, the break is tailored to each individual and is suitable for all ages and abilities (except complete beginners/non-swimmers).
Inspiring location
"The surroundings here are so inspiring, and we take full advantage, whether it’s wild swimming on the beach or walking on the coast path. By the end of the weekend, I guarantee you’ll be a better swimmer – and be passionate about continuing your swimming journey.”
The wonderful setting is one of the most unique aspects of the weekend
— Salim Ahmed
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