"I was feeling excited and nervous when Louise took me for my first wild swim. She had mentally prepared me and made sure I was well equipped both for being in the water and for warming up after it. Although I had my own wetsuit, Louise lent me a tow float, emphasising that safety was as important as the enjoyment.
Louise was incredibly patient as I took a long time to fully immerse myself in the water due to my fear of cold water shock. She was calm and reassuring but let me take things at my own pace, staying with me throughout the swim and keeping an eye on how I was feeling.
Her confidence and experience made it such an enjoyable swim that I am now completely hooked and swim in all weather, all year round and in daylight and moonlight. I hold to heart the lessons she has taught me about safety and highly recommend her as a swim partner and/or mentor."
Lynne, Stirlingshire
“My experience of open water swimming with Louise has been such a positive one. She has an amazing ability to make you feel safe and relaxed, which makes for a fun experience.
Louise explains everything clearly and in an understandable way and she is happy to spend time with you one-to-one if you are lacking confidence or a little bit apprehensive, which I was.
Louise has 4 years of experience in open water swimming and it shows in the way she conducts herself. I loved my time in the water with her and would certainly recommend her to anyone who is starting out or equally has more experience!”
Avril, Clackmannanshire
Jennifer, Stirlingshire
"I have always wanted to do cold water swimming and so was apprehensive to give it ago. It wasn't unit Louise spoke to me about the benefits and talked me through what to expect that I gave it a go.
I swim because before I start if I have have had a tough week at work and I start to swim all of those problems start to float away in the water and it's totally forgotten about and I feel so much free'er and it sets me up for the rest of the day with a smile on my face."
Julia, West Lothian
"Louise is a great person to introduce you to open water swimming. I was a bit nervous and she was very reassuring and made it a lovely and safe experience for a first timer.
She helped me build my confidence and find a new hobby that I love.
I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about trying open water swimming."
"I was very nervous for my first swim as I am not great with the cold! Louise made me feel so comfortable and talked me through the importance of being aware of how I was feeling when in the water. She talked me through the safety elements of not letting myself get too cold.
When in the water Louise constantly checked in with me and encouraged me. I absolutely loved it and was feeling more confident.
I have now been for many swims and still love going with Louise as I always feel safer and more confident when she is there. "
Shannon, Clackmannanshire
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