Saltyswims Reviews 49

Ange and Ros lead enjoyable swim sessions. Safety and sharing knowledge about the sea is paramount. Our Friday group is friendly and supportive. I have been a sea swimmer for years but am now more confident regarding sea safety. Before joining Salty Swims I had a few months away from swimming during and after cancer treatment. Salty Swims has given me the opportunity to feel comfortable and safe getting back in the water.

Just had my first lesson after approx 10 years since being in the sea. Learning breathing, sea colour awareness and the first lesson of trying to float.
Felt very safe and secure and looking forward to progressing my achievements.

I joined only a couple weeks ago and found it a very positive and enjoyable experience Ange runs the group very well taking safety first and explaining exactly how long to be in the water The others in the group were very helpful too and of course Ross who assists her is a very experienced sea swimmer No one was expected to do anytime they weren’t comfortable with I shall certainly hope to continue going Health wise a definite bonus Yvonne Gregory Penzance 13:01/23

I was over the moon to find that
there was an organised sea swimming group in Penzance. I have been wanting to build my confidence in the sea for many years and wasn't sure how to go about it. The SaltySwims group, hosted by Ange, has been the answer to my prayers! I feel safe and supported, not only by a competent instructor, but also alongside a group of wonderfully friendly sea-goers. The anxiety I felt at the idea of sea swimming has disappeared and my confidence has increased significantly, in and out of the sea! I'm experiencing joy, for the first time in a long time. All thanks to SaltySwims and in particular to Ange who is clearly committed to supporting this group even though I believe it's quite away for her to travel.

Highly recommend Ange at Saltyswims, she is such an interesting lady. Ange is patient, experienced, encouraging, her guidance at the classes from start to finish is like a mother hen keeping her flock under her wing, constantly checking everyone is happy and safe and helping to build your confidence in the water. After each swim I feel on cloud 9 for the rest of the day. It helps my mental and physical health, I also sleep like a log that night.
Thank you Ange, looking forward to the next.

I love this group, I joined this group in September and I've been going ever since, I'm hooked.
Ange is a wonderful coach, her experience is second to none, with her I know we're all safe.
Being in the sea clears the mind and the weight of the world is just lifted from your shoulders.
It's not always easy getting in the sea on these chilly days but we do it and feel all the better for it, it sets me up for the day ahead, we all leave the water with a smile on our faces so it must be doing us some good 😀

Ange is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in what she does. I have immense trust in her.
She makes the sessions safe, doable and fun.
Before joining her sessions my physical and, more importantly, my mental health was almost rock bottom. I have several hidden disabilities which make it difficult for me to leave my home. However, these sessions have given me confidence to get out of the house as well as giving me a sense of belonging. I am at my ultimate happiest when I am with Ange and the sea.
I cannot thank her enough!
Ange, you have changed my life for the better, thank you! 😊

Ang is an extremely competent friendly trainer. Her experience shines through when she takes the class which was free but she took so much time and effort to make everyone feel safe and calm making the experience of spending time in cold water really enjoyable

A great informative session which I would thoroughly recommend. Ange is very knowledgeable and the session was packed with interesting and vital information for anyone who participates in cold water swims/dips. I have learnt so much in 30mins and have also picked up great tips for getting changed into dry clothes more quickly in the winter months (something I struggle with). Thank you very much Ange for sharing your expertise and keep up the amazing work. xx

I have recently started sea swimming in a bid to improve my mental health all round. I suffer from Complex PTSD and went along after hearing about the health benefits of cold water swimming. I cannot describe how wonderful this is for me. From the social aspect, the beauty of the open air and scenery and the actual swims - where Ange makes sure that safety is paramount but with great humour, a true passion for caring about people and their experience - delivered with an infectiously passionate personality ☺️ I see so many smiles - which makes me happy that other people are enjoying it as much as I am. An absolute winner 😍😍

I did a cold water swimming safety course with Ange and it was really useful and free too!

I've been wanting to start cold water swimming for some time but as I have reynauds I was always dubious about whether I should!

However this course gave me confidence that I can do it and taught me the basics which I probably would have gotten completely wrong had I just given it a go on my own.

Thank you Ange!

Ange was knowledgeable and generous with her time and resources. The safe swimming workshop was full of great tips and I feel more confident now about swimming all through the year. I highly recommend booking in with her.

I was so scared to try sea swimming not being a very confident swimmer but I felt totally safe under Ange's guidance, really loved the feeling and definitely got out of the sea with a smile on my face! Have just booked onto a 10 week course and can't quite believe I'll be swimming in the sea in a costume in December but excited to give it a go!

Cold water swimming safety course.
Would highly recommend this course to anyone who likes to swim all year round. I feel I have learned loads from this safety course . I really enjoyed the session and will he looking at taking swimming lessons soon. thanks Ange it was brilliant.

Extremely helpful and informative safety session with Ange at Porthpean. Really enjoyed it and will use what I learnt to stay safer in the sea, particularly in winter, with regard to body temperature, blood pressure, circulation etc. Thank you very much Salty Swims!

Had a cold water safety lesson today it was a great experience. Although I go into the water 3 times a week, I am not a confident swimmer at all especially when out of my depth. I usually go for the friendship, coffee and chat and the experience of feeling the cold water on my skin. I put on a swim hat and googles for the first time today and had the confidence to put my head under water. I never do that. It gave me a new found confidence. I learnt such a lot from this experience from what effects cold water has on the body, how to recognise the signs of hyperthermia and what kit to use to keep me safe in the water and how to warm up the quickest and safest way. I felt such comfort in the water just with Ange being there and explaining step by step . I feel so safe with her that I am going to attend her swimming lessons. Can't wait to feel more at ease in the water so I can join my friends in their longer swims instead of poodling around by the shore.

Brilliant cold water swim course, thoroughly recommend. Ange is very knowledgeable and passionate about sea swimming safety, I learned loads in just half an hour. Really enjoyed the session, thanks Ange

Brilliant sea safety session today! Ange gave great advice and clearly cares about the safety of others. I am a regular swimmer and found the session informative - you can never be too safe!

I’ve always loved the sea and longed to emulate those people who effortlessly glide through water like hot knives through butter … in contrast my efforts invariably involve a confusion of flapping limbs combined with coughing, gulping and gagging … oh and I’m scared of the sea which doesn’t help. However, since joining my local sea swimming grp run by Ange I am finally starting to build my confidence and also improve my technique so that at last I can enjoy being in the sea without wishing I’d got round to writing my will beforehand. Thanks Ange ❤️

Ange is a great teacher. Very experienced, knowledgeable & encouraging. Highly recommend!