SwimandTonic

15/06/2026

2nd post in Drowning Prevention Week.

PHONE. THROW. FLOAT.

Don't get in to rescue someone. Getting within grabbing distance of someone who is terrified and panicking is a bad idea.

If you are worried about your youngsters, the Royal Lifesaving Society have launched a new campaign; Be A Mate. Worth sharing here: https://www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate

Do you and your child really understand the ? 🌊

We spend four consecutive sessions educating all our swimmers with real experiences— of every age and ability — on what they would do if they got into difficulty in open water.

As part of this, our swimmers wear clothes in the pool to understand first-hand what it feels like to move and stay safe in water whilst fully clothed — because accidents don't happen in swimsuits with swimming goggles on!

15/06/2026

The water's still cold.
If you get into difficulty, Float to Live

Not everyone floats perfectly. Some people do have to kick their legs to keep them up. Keeping your head back and airway clear are the most important things. Exhaling slowly and steadily to keep panic at bay helps too.

10/06/2026

Want to join us? A few sessions left until our summer break from the pool. Thursdays at Steyning Leisure Centre:

Novice Front crawl @ 8-9pm

Can you swim 25m Front Crawl unaided (without fabulous fins)? Would you like to join a friendly swim group for a few sessions for some fun and some stamina building?

There are 2 spaces available to join the existing group of fabulous, friendly front crawlers.

If you’ve never had coaching as an adult, or feel you’ve got a bit stale with your swimming, why not dip your toe in and join us for some group work for a bit of oomph.

Technique and Fitness @ 7-8pm

For swimmers who can swim 200m continuous front crawl. Actually we do other strokes too sometimes and, because it’s summer we’ll do some open water skills and a bit of personal survival too. All in the name of fitness, fun and water confidence.

A few spots free here as we head into (hopefully) a summer of seaswimming 🐬.

It’s £49 for the 3 sessions. Drop me a line if you’d like to join us.

Kath 😊

01/06/2026

Friday mornings - 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June

9.15-10.30am. Down at the hut on Shoreham Beach.

Clear heads, open hearts, grounding ourselves in nature. Leaving the noise and nonsense behind.

Booking at https://www.bookwhen.com/swimandtonic

🐬 ☕️ 🦀 🌊 ✌️

30/05/2026

Today we saw a pod of 10 or so dolphins pass by just 50 metres or so from shore. Huge, beautiful creatures, breaching and throwing fish up into the air. My two companions cried.

I can't promise that every week but on our Fridays this month we've had some really grounding conversations, shared a cup of tea, swam some leisurely lengths between the groynes (optional, you're welcome to dip and float) and pulled tarot cards. Basically we've done what we want to to feel part of the beach and taken a huge sigh of relief. The hut has worked its magic.

June sessions start next week - on Fridays 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th of June, 9.15-10.30am. I would love to see you - booking is here: https://www.bookwhen.com/swimandtonic

09/05/2026

All the greens. Not just the countryside looking lush out there.

29/04/2026

Times like these. Another blinding morning. ☀️

Friday well-being mornings coming up in May. 4 mornings at the hut for dipping, cups of tea, making time for yourself, journaling or simply staring at the horizon. Whatever you need to fill your cup. I’ll be there to keep you safe in the water. Pick my brains about tides, currents and safe swimming conditions if you wish.

Thursday evening sessions at Steyning Leisure Centre coming up again in May. Spaces on Technique and Fitness session at 7-8pm. These are fun, varied sessions for improving technique, stamina and to boost your overall sense of wellbeing. Pool and sea-swimmers welcome.

1-2-1 and 1-2-1 sea-swimming lessons starting in May. At the moment I’ve got space on Monday evenings, Wednesday mornings and weekends.

Booking links in the bio.

Love this beach

24/04/2026

Heartbreaker 💔

18/04/2026

Who are you when you’re not busy?

4 Friday morning sessions, 9.15-10.30am, at a beach hut on Shoreham Beach.

These are quiet sessions for dipping, reflection, contemplation and tuning in to the beach environment. I’ll be there to keep you safe in the water and make you a cup of tea if you wish.

Bring your journal, pull a tarot card, or simply sit and stare at the horizon. Whatever you need to do to replenish your cup.

4 sessions to make proper time for yourself and reconnect with what’s important to you.

Sessions are on Fridays 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th May. Cost is £60. Spaces are limited to just 4.

Booking can be made here: https://www.bookwhen.com/swimandtonic

08/04/2026

Pure joy at the warmth this morning.

Busy at Shoreham arm.

Topped off by coffee from

We are allowed to take time out and appreciate yes? Snoop tells me it’s ok so I’m down with that 🐶