Open Water Swim Coaching

Find your flow at The SHAC Lagoon at Buckland Park Lake, near Reigate. Build confidence, improve your technique and enjoy your swimming more with friendly coaching tailored to you.

A little guidance = A more enjoyable swim.

Whether you’re ready to try front crawl, refine your stroke or take your swimming beyond the pool, we’ll help you find your next step. Choose a group course or enjoy focused support with private coaching.

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Pool to Open Water

Swap pool lanes for lake views. Learn sighting and essential open water skills.

2× 60 min sessions - £70 per person

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Learn Front Crawl

Build confidence with breathing, body position and your first front crawl strokes.

4× 60 min sessions - £140 per person

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Freestyle Stroke Improvement

Refine your stroke and find a smoother, more efficient rhythm.

4× 60 min sessions - £140 per person

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Private Swim Coaching

Individual support for your technique, confidence or next swim event.

45 min session

£60 for 1 person, £90 for 2 people

Not Sure Where to Start?

We’re here to help you find the right coaching for your goals.

Swim Pass

Buy 10, Get 2 Free!

Make more time for the lake with our Swim Pass and enjoy 12 open water swimming sessions for the price of 10.

Gift Vouchers

Give an adventure at the shaC

Treat someone to fresh air, lake time and a little adventure. SHAC gift vouchers can be put towards swimming, paddleboarding or wellbeing sessions at Buckland Park Lake.