GUIDED ADVENTURE SWIMMING
Whether you want to experience swimming in the midst of mountains, zooming down an estuary, open sea crossings or river fun we can provide the guiding and expert safety cover.
Whether you want to experience swimming in the midst of mountains, zooming down an estuary, open sea crossings or river fun we can provide the guiding and expert safety cover.
The start of The Dovey 13, September 2019
ENQUIRY
If you can't make our Aberdovey Swim event dates we can arrange a custom package to suit your group needs. We can also provide custom swims on the Mawddach estuary and Menai Straits, get in touch to discuss your group, dates and further details - mike@weswimrun.org or call Mike on 07725416134.
TIDE & WEATHER
Tides are one of the most predictable forces in nature. With a little dedication, training and experience most can become good tidal planners. The skill lies in judging how weather patterns, particularly wind strength, wind direction, swell, and rainfall can affect different stretches of water. Sound judgement comes with excellent local knowledge, experience and training in the water in a variety of conditions, countless times. The highest level qualifications also help.
Mike first swam these routes on the Dovey/Dyfi estuary in 2012, Menai Straits 2010, and the Mawddach estuary in 2013. He learnt about all of these stretches of water initially from his sea kayak. During this time he co-authored The Wild Swimming Code with Dan Graham for Natural Resources Wales.
TIDE & WEATHER
Tides are one of the most predictable forces in nature. With a little dedication, training and experience most can become good tidal planners. The skill lies in judging how weather patterns, particularly wind strength, wind direction, swell, and rainfall can affect different stretches of water. Sound judgement comes with excellent local knowledge, experience and training in the water in a variety of conditions, countless times. The highest level qualifications also help.
Mike first swam these routes on the Dovey/Dyfi estuary in 2012, Menai Straits 2010, and the Mawddach estuary in 2013. He learnt about all of these stretches of water initially from his sea kayak. During this time he co-authored The Wild Swimming Code with Dan Graham for Natural Resources Wales.
Mike & Martin (who completed The Dovey 13km backstroke), March 2016
Climbing Mt. Toubkal, Mororocco, Feb 2016. We managed to find a swim!
Swimrun training, September 2015
Swimming the Menai Straits with Dan, 2011 - go with the flow
Ascent of the North Route Mt Elbrus, Russia, 2015. We found a paddle spot!
The inaugural Tal Y Llyn Swim, June 2018
A beautiful morning to approach Crib Goch on The Welsh 3000s Challenge
Winter training in The Lake District, January 2018
Circumnavigation of Achill Island, April 2014
The Isle of Jura, Scotland 2009
Denali Expedition, Alaska (6194m), June 2011
Returning from a circumnavigation of Clare Island, Co. Mayo April, 2014
