The Cornish Mumaids

25/06/2026

🌊 Open Water Swim Coaching – Summer 2026 🌊

Ready to build confidence, improve technique, or take your open water swimming to the next level?

✅ Welcoming all abilities – from first-timers to experienced swimmers
📍 West Bay, Dorset
📅 Available throughout June & July

Coaching Sessions
🏊 30 minutes – £20
🏊‍♀️ 45 minutes – £28

Whether you’re training for an event, improving your open water skills, or simply looking to enjoy swimming safely in the sea, sessions are tailored to your goals.

📩 DM to book your slot or for more information.

16/02/2026

🛟 R.I.P Peter 🩵

A sad day for the RNLI as our colleagues at Sennen post the passing of Peter Puddiphatt, Penlee crew offer our sincerest condolences to Sennnen Lifeboat Station and to his family and friends, his service of 39 years will not be forgotten.

Sennen wrote: We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former RNLI volunteer Peter Puddiphatt.
Peter joined Sennen Cove RNLI in 1975 and served for two years as shore crew. In 1977, Peter became a crew member of the Rother class all-weather lifeboat 'Diana White', a position he remained in until 1986 when he returned to his duty as shore crew.
Peter saw four classes of lifeboats serve our station and finally retired in 2014.
During his 39 years of service, Sennen Cove lifeboat station is recorded to have rescued 158 people in peril on the sea. To be part of such a record is an astonishing achievement.
Peter often spoke of how he missed carrying his pager and regularly turned up to help at lifeboat days, meeting and greeting the visitors. Lifeboating remained in his blood.
As well as his recorded service to the lifeboat station, Peter was a first-class photographer and supplied many outstanding images to the RNLI which were used world-wide in many publications and locally as postcards in the lifeboat shop to promote the work of the charity.
It’s impossible to calculate the impact that these images had in sums of money raised, but there is no doubt that these evocative photos encouraged the public to support the cause of saving lives at sea.
Peter’s lifesaving legacy carries on at Sennen Cove with his son Richard and grandchildren Harry and Izzy serving as volunteer crew on our Tamar class lifeboat. He was so proud of them all.
We send our sincere condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
Rest in peace Peter and thank you for such dedicated service.

20/01/2026

🌊 Water Safety Workshop – Everyone Welcome 🌊

Join me for an informative and empowering Water Safety Workshop – Delivered by an Open Water Coach 🧜‍♀️

📅 Sunday 22nd February
⏰ 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 WI Hall, DT6 4EY

This session is perfect for anyone who spends time near the sea, and in open water. We’ll cover essential water safety knowledge, risk awareness, and practical tips to help keep yourself and others safe.

☕ Tea & cake provided
📲 Booking via QR code or Link in Bio 🔗:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07980 953709

Please share with friends, family, swimmers, walkers, and water lovers – water safety saves lives 💙🌊

19/01/2026

Swimming in fog 🌫️⚠️

can be dangerous due to the limited visibility it causes. It can be difficult to see other swimmers, boats, or obstacles in the water. This can lead to collisions and accidents. Additionally, fog can cause disorientation and confusion, making it difficult to navigate and find your way back to shore. It is important to avoid swimming in foggy conditions whenever possible. If you do find yourself swimming in fog, please take extra precautions to stay safe and not to risk other people’s lives. This includes staying close to shore, never swimming alone, wearing a yellow-green tow float, wearing water proof lights and using a whistle or other signaling device to alert others of your location. Remember that safety should always be your top priority when swimming, especially in challenging conditions like fog.

* Poor visibility.
* Sounds dampener
* Fog can cause disorientation and confusion,
* It is important to avoid swimming in foggy conditions whenever possible.

* If you do find yourself swimming in fog, it is important to take extra precautions to stay safe.

* Staying close to shore,
* Never swimming alone,
* Wearing a yellow-green tow float,
* Wearing water proof lights
* Using a whistle or other signalling device to alert others of your location.
* Think of the risk to others, new or inexperienced swimmers or rescue teams.

Stay safe xx

09/01/2026

Tomorrow!! 🛟 RNLI watery Safety talk.

In light of recent events on the south coast seaside towns it’s only fitting that we look to the most experienced for guidance on safety and the sea the .

Water safety training to help with confidence in emergency situations.

Saturday 10th December
9am
East Beach
West Bay, Dorset.

Anyone Welcome.

05/01/2026

🆘 Safety Tip 🛟

Did you know your iPhone can share vital medical info in an emergency? 🚑📱

Adding your Medical ID & emergency contacts is especially important if you swim in the sea—cold water shock or sudden illness can happen fast. First responders can access this info even when your phone is locked. This could save a life.

Stay safe

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04/12/2025

When the weather is rubbish, water quality is questionable but you want to keep a swim routine....

Why not book a Coach?

🏊‍♀️ ❄️ New Service Unlocked! 🔓

Winter may be rolling in and icy on your toes, but your swim fitness doesn’t have to take a hit.

I’m excited to share that I’m now coaching at Bridport Swimming Pool over the winter. 🌟

These sessions are flexible times for you, regular, reliable, and not affected by the weather or sewage reports! - perfect for keeping your routine strong through the winter months.

From technique tune-ups to fitness boosts, I’m offering:
💧One-to-one teaching
💧For all abilities and strokes
💧Technique & fitness development
💧Support for staying swim-fit through
winter
1-2-1 price £21 for 30 minutes

Message me to secure your spot!

20/11/2025

🏊‍♀️ ❄️ New Service Unlocked! 🔓

Winter may be rolling in and icy on your toes, but your swim fitness doesn’t have to take a hit.

I’m excited to share that I’m now coaching at Bridport Swimming Pool over the winter. 🌟

These sessions are flexible times for you, regular, reliable, and not affected by the weather or sewage reports! - perfect for keeping your routine strong through the winter months.

From technique tune-ups to fitness boosts, I’m offering:
💧One-to-one teaching
💧For all abilities and strokes
💧Technique & fitness development
💧Support for staying swim-fit through
winter
1-2-1 price £21 for 30 minutes

Message me to secure your spot!