| November 7th, 2021 | Swimming

The workshop experience written by a swimmer

Follow the link to Martin Yelvertons blog: Dive in and flow with Total Immersion, the technique that takes the slog out of swimming

| November 5th, 2021 | Swimming

Adventures start with Hello

I attempted my first English Channel Relay in August 2020.  It was an amazing  experience with wonderful people, and although our attempt finished half way across the swim was not [...]

| April 15th, 2021 | Swimming

Back to Swimming Guide

After any long break from the water…you’re both excited to get back in and maybe also a little nervous.  Here is a Back to swim guide  to help you along the […]

| March 1st, 2021 | Swimming

Goggles.

I often get asked for Goggle recommendations. I've worn Predator Flex for years and recently bought some Orca Killa Vision goggles, which I swam with during my Channel relay.  They [...]

| February 28th, 2021 | Swimming

Common Mistakes

As swimmers the common mistakes we make come from simply being human! Using our limbs with a land mammal brain and trying to overcome the water resistance, in the process [...]

| February 1st, 2021 | Swimming

What is your definition?

What is your definition of the word swim?  Here are some examples of some Bancroft’s students and teachers.   "The definition of swimming is how to not panic when going [...]