Open water swimming confidence: 3 pool techniques for stress-free outdoor swims
Open water swimming confidence: 3 pool techniques for stress-free outdoor swims Open water swimming can feel like a different sport. No black line. No walls. Cold water. Chop. Other swimmers everywhere. If you’ve ever got into a lake & thought: “why does this feel harder?” – you’re not alone. The good news? A lot of […]
Find your flow: 5 techniques for silky smooth front crawl
Find your flow: 5 techniques for silky smooth front crawl Ever watched someone glide past you in the water & thought: “How are they making that look so easy?” Silky smooth front crawl isn’t about trying harder. It’s mainly about removing the things that slow you down. If you’re training for an open water swim, […]
Stop guessing: exactly how to train for a summer swim event
Stop guessing: your 4-phase plan to train for a summer swim event If you’ve signed up for a summer 2026 swim event – whether that’s 750m, 15km, or anything in between – it’s time to stop winging it. Because swimming lengths, hoping for the best & guessing what will help you improve isn’t a strategy. […]
NOWCA x Catch Partnership to Make Expert Swim Coaching More Accessible
NOWCA x Catch Partnership to Make Expert Swim Coaching More Accessible We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Catch, the innovative swim coaching app that empowers swimmers of all levels to train smarter, build confidence and connect with a vibrant community both in the pool and in open water. Swimming, whether you’re dipping your […]
NOWCA x Comfort Academy Partnership to Deliver STA Courses
From Swim Coach to Leader: Adam’s Journey Powers New Coaching Partnership Between NOWCA and Comfort Academy We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Comfort Academy to deliver the STA Level 2 Open Water Coaching qualification – led by someone whose open water journey truly embodies the spirit of our community: Adam Comfort. Adam’s connection […]
NEW VENUE: Howl Multisports joins the NOWCA network!
NEW VENUE: Howl Multisports joins the NOWCA network! We are proud to welcome another affiliated venue to our network of 40+ safe open water locations. Howl Multisports is an open water swimming venue based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Established in 2016, this venue is nestled in the picturesque Lakeside Country Park, conveniently situated just off the […]
NEW VENUE: Swim The Wight joins the NOWCA network!
NEW VENUE: Swim The Wight joins the NOWCA network… AT THREE LOCATIONS! We are proud to welcome another affiliated venue to our network of 40+ safe open water locations. Swim The Wight is a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight their mission is to make swimming in the seas around the island as accessible, […]
