bespoke
SWIMMING DAYS
tailor-made swimming days the mountains of snowdonia
BESPOKE SWIMMING DAYS
One to one days experiencing the joy of swimming outdoors!
This is a special day, tailored to you. Maybe you have a longed-for lake, an icy winter dip, a long summer swim or just want to share some of my favourite lakes and coastal spots..
These days are offered one-to-one on a selection of dates that are convenient for you, we can discuss what you would like to experience before you arrive and enjoy a relaxed day of conversations, fresh air and searching for that constantly craved swim euphoria.
Multiple swims are always an option on these days, the weather and/or tides will be the deciding factor on where we go.
"I care little for distance, times and temperatures, swimming for me feeds my creativity and these days are an opportunity to share discussion, the environment and the sheer joy of swimming outside. You are free to take from the day what you wish..
These days make a great gift... I mean who wouldn't want the gift of kicking back and watching the world from the middle of a lake?
WHAT'S INCLUDED
GUIDING IN THE MOUNTAINS
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
TRANSPORT | LUNCH | HOT DRINKS
IN WATER PHOTOGRAPHY | ACCOMMODATION
If you are interested in having your portrait taken underwater, ask me about my photoshoot days
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
It is entirely up to you what you want to bring along, these days are about experiences, not endurance. But as a general guide, I would suggest...
Warm hat
Warm jacket
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Boots or trainers
Swimsuit/wetsuit
Swim hat/woolly hat (may get wet)
Goggles
Towel/Robie (Dryrobes can be a little bulky to carry in the mountains but you are very welcome to bring one if you have one)
Sketchbook/Notebook
Pen, pencils
Camera
Lunch
Hot drink
Rucksack to put everything in.
Note. I can provide a changing robe if required, please leave space in your rucksack.
ABOUT ME
I am an artist, outdoor swimmer and health and fitness coach. I live in the mountains of Eryri / Snowdonia in North Wales where I have lived since 2002, I grew up on the beautiful South Coast in the New Forest and regularly return to visit family. My project #swimsnowdonia was listed amongst 'The 10 most inspiring adventures' in The Guardian and has been the focus of several short films including a music video for the band Elbow. 'Afterglow' a short film about my passion for both my creativity and cold water swimming won Best Woman in Adventure Gold Award at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival., Best Short Film at The Four Season Film Festival and was recently selected for The Patagonia Film Festival in Santa Monica. I was included in the first San Miguel Rich List, 'a unique list of men and women who value experiences over any possession' and listed as one of Britain's 101 Adventurers. I was featured in an ITV documentary 'The Mountain ' which followed the lives of a selection of people who live and work on the busiest mountain in England and Wales, Snowdon and various features on the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports and Channel 5.
I am a Qualified Teacher, Personal Trainer and Nutritional Advisor, Mountain Leader, Open Water Swimming Coach, RLSS Open Water Lifeguard, RYA Day Skipper and hold RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory. I hold Emergency First Aid in the Outdoors, STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Award and Certificate, and STA Level 2 Baby & Pre-School Aquatic Teacher. I am an RLSS Trainer and have more than 10 previous years of experience lifesaving in swimming pools.
Photo © Jody Daunton
