Alec Swim Coach

27/08/2026

Frustrated by public lane swimming sessions?
Want to get more out of an hour in the pool?
Sign up for our Swim-Fit "Squad" for the Autumn season at Portishead Open Air Pool
Work to a challenging set, in a lane appropriate for your pace and fitness with coaching input too. Some swimmers even claim to have fun during the sessions 😉
We have 5 spaces on Tuesday evenings at 8:00pm
Currently 2 spaces for Wednesday mornings at 6:45am
One Space for Thursday evenings at 8:00pm
The link below takes you to all the sessions we offer - look for the "Squad" ones.
If Squad sounds a bit intense, then there are still a few spaces in the Improvers and Development Pod lanes too.
Any questions - please message me directly.

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/portishead-adult-swim-courses-autumn-2026-4859842?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

16/08/2026

⚠️ FILLING UP QUICKLY ⚠️

Swimming Courses and Swim Training for Adults!

We are thrilled to be back for our ninth autumn season at Portishead Open Air Pool on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings in September and October.

Starting on the 8th September and running until 22nd October, there is a full range of courses available from learning front crawl, right through to full-on swim-fit style training. Brief Details can be found in the link in the comments below.

Booking and full details by clicking the photo.

If the course you want is full by the time you try to book PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITING LIST. This gets you into the system for an earlier chance to book for the next round of courses, but also helps me to gauge demand. It would also the first place we look to populate anything additional we may be able to offer.
If you have questions, message me directly - please do not rely on me responding to comments on shared posts!
Previous course swimmers - you should already have received an email inviting you to book early. Message me if you haven't spotted it.
These are 7 week courses, 1 hour per week. Costs range from £82 for the Beginners courses to £64 for the Squad lanes (plus Eventbrite’s fees, sorry!)

A range of swimming courses for adults ranging from learning to swim front crawl, through to full-on swim-fit style training lanes. All in the stunning location of Portishead Open Air Pool. September/October 2026

15/08/2026

Portishead Courses and Squad

If you've had your early booking link and not booked yet, be aware that the events become publicly available and advertised on Sunday (16th) evening.

70% of available spaces already booked, with Tuesday 7pm Squad and 8pm Development Pod already full.

11/08/2026

BEEN ON A WAITING LIST for our courses at Portishead Open Air Pool?

Check your emails/junk/spam now - booking links have all gone out for an early chance to sign up.

All sessions will open up to everyone else on Sunday 16th, so don't hang about.

Any questions, please message me directly

02/08/2026

⚠️ CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDERS ⚠️

Previous recent Portishead Lido Course Swimmers and Squad Swimmers.

Early booking details for the Autumn block have been emailed out, so if you haven't seen yours, check junk/spam first, then message me if you still can't find it.

09/04/2026

Frustrated by public lane swimming sessions?

Want to get more out of an hour in the pool?

Sign up for our Swim-Fit "Squad" for the Spring and Summer. Starting 21st April

Work to a challenging set, in a lane appropriate for your pace and fitness with coaching input too. Some swimmers even claim to have fun during the sessions 😉

We have 6 spaces on Tuesday evenings at 8:00pm
Currently 4 spaces for Wednesday mornings at 6:45am
One Space for Thursday evenings at 8:00pm
The link below takes you to all the sessions we offer - look for the "Squad" ones
Any questions - please message me directly

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/portishead-springsummer-adult-swim-courses-2026-4820872?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

30/03/2026

One to One Swim Coaching

Starting from 23rd April, I will be offering 1-2-1 coaching sessions for individuals on Thursday evenings between 7:00pm and 8:00pm at Portishead Open Air Pool

This is to improve your existing stroke, and help you to reach your swimming goals. I am not (yet) providing "learn to swim" lessons on a 1-2-1 basis.

£35 for a 25 minute session at either 7:00pm or 7:30pm. If you feel a longer session would benefit you, that is also possible.

If you are interested, or would like to discuss how I can help with your particular swim targets, please message me directly. If you have an upcoming open water event you would like help to prepare for, do get in touch!

23/03/2026

Well worth considering.....

🌊Portishead Open Air Pool & Café Lido is one of our town's most treasured community spaces — and we need passionate, skilled people to help us lead it.
We're looking for Trustees to join our Board and we have specific seats at the table for experts in:
👥 HR & Staff Management
☕ Hospitality & Catering
✅ Quality, Health & Safety
💰 Finance, Payroll & Accounting
This is your chance to make a real difference to your community while growing professionally alongside a dedicated, passionate team.
📧 Get in touch: [email protected] and find out how you can dive in

22/03/2026

“Learn Front Crawl” Courses for Adults!

Love being in the water, but Front Crawl seems to elude you?

Sign up for one of our 13 week courses on Tuesday or Thursday evenings starting in Late April.

UPDATE - Spaces only left on Thursday at 8:00pm. Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings now SOLD OUT.

This is our seventh year delivering these “Beginners” courses. They always sell out and have long waiting lists.

Delivered by a small, longstanding team of experienced and patient coaches, in the spectacular location of Portishead Open Air Pool.

Follow the link below for more details, and to see the full range of other courses and swim-training sessions on offer.

3 spaces left on Tuesdays.
6 spaces left on Thursdays
Wednesday mornings – SOLD OUT

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/portishead-springsummer-adult-swim-courses-2026-4820872?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Any questions, please message me directly