INTRODUCTION TO OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Are you interested in taking your swimming from the pool to the open water environment? Are you aiming for a triathlon, swimrun, open water swimming event, or do you just want to be more comfortable with swimming in lakes, rivers and the sea? Then this is the course for you.
Our venue at Collingwood Dock provides safe and sheltered swimming in a unique and historic location. The main aim is for a fun and information-packed session to build confidence and inspire. There will be land-based training and up to 1 hour in the water. The course can be adapted to the needs of the group.
Inquire about the next course: mike@weswimrun.org or call Mike on 07725416134.
Our venue at Collingwood Dock provides safe and sheltered swimming in a unique and historic location. The main aim is for a fun and information-packed session to build confidence and inspire. There will be land-based training and up to 1 hour in the water. The course can be adapted to the needs of the group.
Inquire about the next course: mike@weswimrun.org or call Mike on 07725416134.
YOUR COACH - Mike Alexander
Mike is a qualified NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Coach with a vast range of teaching experiences in different environments. He has competed in both male and mixed category swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA UK Championships. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about swimming, off-road running and swimrun for so many reasons and he enjoys sharing what he has learnt. Mike organisers the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and one of the toughest half-marathon's in the world. He has also pioneered some "adventure" winter swims, including a 10km winter swim of the Mawddach Estuary between Barmouth and Penmaenpool (February 2013).
QUALIFICATIONS
+ NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ MT Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor
+ BAIML Trained
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader & Canoe Leader
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE, QTS & MEng
Mike is a qualified NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Coach with a vast range of teaching experiences in different environments. He has competed in both male and mixed category swimrun across Europe including the OtillO World Series, and the BRECA UK Championships. His vast array of experiences is wide, with several podium finishes. He is passionate about swimming, off-road running and swimrun for so many reasons and he enjoys sharing what he has learnt. Mike organisers the longest estuary swim event in the UK, and one of the toughest half-marathon's in the world. He has also pioneered some "adventure" winter swims, including a 10km winter swim of the Mawddach Estuary between Barmouth and Penmaenpool (February 2013).
QUALIFICATIONS
+ NOWCA Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach
+ STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
+ ISKGA Advanced Sea Kayak Guide
+ MT Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor
+ BAIML Trained
+ BCU Advanced Sea Kayak Leader & Canoe Leader
+ RNLI Beach Lifeguard
+ RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management
+ UKCG Technical Canyoning
+ RYA Day Skipper, Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat
+ Remote Emergency Care First Aid & AED Trained
+ PGCE, QTS & MEng
Mike has also climbed many significant peaks in Europe, Russia, Alaska, Africa and Bolivia, kayaked across the Irish Sea, and competed in World Series multi-day Adventure Races.
Given the time Mike also enjoys writing, in 2011 he wrote the Wild Swimming Code for Natural Resources Wales, with Dan Graham, and he occasionally contributes to the Outdoor Swimmer magazine's swimrun section, recent articles below:
| SwimRun-Better-Together.pdf |
| SwimRun_vs_Triathlon.pdf |
| Wild-Swimming-Code.pdf |
Passing the Jetty in The Dovey 13km, 2019
"Very enjoyable, friendly swim in historic surroundings, tobacco warehouse and bascule bridge. Organisers very welcoming. Created interesting swim with good safety cover. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys open water swimming" - Steven
"Well run course, staff are really friendly and understanding of different abilities. Would highly recommend to anyone starting off in open water swimming." - John (Introduction to Open Water Swimming course)
"Well run course, staff are really friendly and understanding of different abilities. Would highly recommend to anyone starting off in open water swimming." - John (Introduction to Open Water Swimming course)
Safety Rules
Your safety is very important to us. We ask you to read and comply with are general safety rules:
| General_Safety_Rules.pdf |
ADDRESS
Complete Training Solutions, Collingwood Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AH
If you need a good landmark to aim for the venue is river side of the Tobacco Warehouse, a Grade II listed building, and the world's largest brick-built warehouse, completed in 1901.
Complete Training Solutions, Collingwood Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AH
If you need a good landmark to aim for the venue is river side of the Tobacco Warehouse, a Grade II listed building, and the world's largest brick-built warehouse, completed in 1901.
If you are driving please park "pointing home" to comply with the site safety regulations. If you are cycling there is a freshly laid cycle lane along Regent Road, and a bike rack to lock your bike safely at the venue.
More photos of Collingwood Dock Swims here.
Step Back in Time
~ Victoria Clock Tower looks on, great for sighting ~
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Victoria Clock Tower was designed by Jesse Hartley and was constructed in the 1840s, to commemorate the opening of Salisbury Dock. It's design was based upon an earlier drawing by Philip Hardwick.
Often referred to as the 'docker's clock', it was built as an aid to ships in the port, as it allowed them to set the correct time as they sailed out into the Irish Sea, while its bell warned of impending meteorological changes such as high tide and fog. Upon its completion is also served as a flat for the Pier Master. In 1975, the building was added to the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest with Grade II status. |
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Special thanks to Dovey Yacht Club for their continued support.
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mike@weswimrun.org
07725416134 |