Whether you're totally new to open water swimming, want to build confidence in the sea, or you're aiming to improve your technique, Dee at Fish 2 Water offers supportive, structured open-water coaching for juniors and adults in Eastbourne. Dee specialises in helping swimmers feel safe, confident, and capable in open-water environments. Each session is tailored to your level — from gentle introductions for beginners to focused coaching on technique, endurance, or front-crawl development. Types of coaching available 🌊 Water confidence coaching 🏊‍♀️ Front crawl & technique improvement 💪 Fitness & endurance development 👦👧 Junior coaching (age 6+) 👥 Private 1-to-1 or small-group sessions Dee is a fully qualified open-water swimming coach who is passionate about creating safe, positive and enjoyable experiences in the sea. Her sessions blend knowledge, confidence-building, and fun, with a strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing. If you’re ready to discover the benefits of open-water swimming, Dee will guide and support you every step of the way — from your very first dip to achieving your next swimming goal.

Areas Covered

Sessions take place at Wish Tower Beach, Eastbourne, meeting in front of the First Aid Post​/​Lifeguard Station (What3Words: ​/​​/​​/​burns.manage.potato). Wider East Sussex coastline locations are available on request.

Qualifications

I am a fully qualified Open Water Swimming Coach through the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), with a broad background in swimming, water safety, and aquatic coaching. 🌊 STA Open Water Swimming Coach 🌊 Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher 🌊 Surf Lifesaving GB – Level 2 Lead Coach & Surf Lifeguard 🌊 STA Baby & Pre-School Swim Teacher 🌊 Cold Water Therapy Diploma (Distinction) 🌊 Level 1 & 2 Advanced Aquaphobia Coach 🌊 BSc Sports Science & Kinesiology 🌊 PADI Scuba Diving Instructor 🌊 Monofin​/​Mermaid Instructor with MerKids 🌊 PADI Basic Freediver 🌊 Lowland Search & Rescue Technician (SUSSAR) 🌊 HSE Commercial Scuba Diver 🌊 Underwater Photographer at The Underwater Studio 🌊 STA Safety Award for Teachers (Level 2) 🌊 RYA Level 2 Powerboat Additional certificates: 🌊 Enhanced DBS Check 🌊 Level 2 Safeguarding Award 🌊 Mental Health Awareness for Sport & Physical Activity 🌊 St John Ambulance Volunteer Vaccinator