Open Water Swim Coaching in Devon
Feel confident, capable and safe in the sea

Build confidence, improve your stroke, and feel at home in the sea.
Learn to swim safely in open water with an experienced coach. Whether you’re new to sea swimming or want to improve your technique, I’ll help you feel confident, capable and calm in the water.

I’m Karen Marshall, an experienced, qualified open water swim coach (and swim teacher) based in Teignbridge in Devon. I find joy swimming in open water. I help people be calm and confident in the sea, through a holistic approach to the water and being outdoors, whether you’re just starting out or improving your stroke. My coaching is often described as "joyful" and a "game changer", with many of my clients describing moments of transformation. 

  • Teignmouth • Dawlish • Coryton • Dawlish Warren • Torbay

Sea swimming should feel good, not intimidating.

  • Build confidence in the sea
  • Transition from pool to open water swimming
  • Get used to cold water gradually
  • Mindfulness and holistic approach
  • Understand conditions and stay safe
  • Tap into wellness and being outdoors
  • Learn front crawl in open water
  • Improve your swim efficiency
  • Work towards a distance goal
  • Develop open water skills
  • Mind and body alignment

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Outdoor Swim Coach

Hi, I’m Karen, an open water swim coach based in Teignbridge in Devon. I’ve been coaching in the sea since 2020 and bring together:
- Open water swimming skills and safety
- Holistic approach to tap into your potential
- Technique coaching to develop efficiency
- A joyful, calm, supportive coaching style

I’m also a qualified coach and mentor, which means sessions go beyond just swimming — helping you feel more confident, capable and at ease in the water

Choose the right session for you:

New to sea swimming

  • 1:1 coaching
  • Build confidence
  • Learn safety basics
  • Small group session

Start your journey.

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Improvers

  • 1:1 coaching
  • Technique & skills
  • Small group sessions
  • Increase your efficiency

Gain skills and confidence.

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Join regular sessions

  • Weekly sea swims
  • Friendly group
  • Stay consistent

Find your tribe of swimmers.

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Walk, Talk, Dip

  • Headspace + clarity
  • Coaching + Sea
  • Dipping

A reset for the stuck. 

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I'm never out of the sea now. It's my solace, my exercise and my social life. If I'm not at home... you know where to find me!
Lorna
Karen has given me the confidence to get into cold water and to relax. It's made a massive difference to me and my general wellbeing. Love it!
Lorraine

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