second nature BEACH daY
“I had a great day at the beach… Was very well-organised from start to finish. So I’m definitely looking forward to the next one!”
“Great experience. Felt a bit nervous beforehand but not for long. Felt great afterwards. Did treading water, swimming in the sea, sighting, and also covered what things to watch out for when swimming in the sea.
Great event which really boosted my confidence and ability swimming in open water!”
“I felt welcomed by the friendly team and went with my family to enjoy the day at the beach and watched me swam in the sea which they were so impressed!
My instructor guided me and make sure I was safe. We tried the board on the waves which was fun!”
Tell me more! – What is the Second Nature Beach Day?
This five-hour experience is totally immersive, and packed with goodness. With a huge emphasis on safety and support, you can join all our swimming instructors in the sea for your first (or second, or third) taste of wild swimming
The Second Nature Swimming Beach Day is all about YOU. Totally geared towards your level of confidence, our instructors will be in the water with you, giving you a taste of what it’s like to swim in the open water – and that means when the time comes for booking your next beach holiday, you never have to worry about sitting on the sidelines again.
It’s perfect for the whole family and for friends, so even if you’re comfortable swimming in the sea, but you know someone who isn’t, this is your chance to give them the gift of a new adventure – with a total feeling of safety.
And there’s more (obviously).
The day’s programme will guarantee even more fun vibes, and there will be tons of goodies, freebies, food, drink and gifts!
Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring your kids…bring someone – this Beach Day is open to anyone in the UK…
BUT…spots are limited. Why? Because we want everyone to feel genuinely supported in the water, we can only accommodate 32 people with the number of swimming instructors and beach lifeguards that will be there on the day.
A fully immersive sea swimming experience for adults who are new sea-swimming!
Facilitated by highly qualified Second Nature Swimming instructors who will guide you through the programme so that by the end, you’ll be feeling confident, competent and ready for your own adventures! – You’ll learn about currents, waves, riptides, tides, and how to get the most out of your swim, safely, in the sea!
Katalina, Gemma, Becky, Vicki, Oscar & Luke are all of the instructors who shall be there on the day
The event is held on a fully lifeguarded beach with an easy-access ramp to the beach.
We have a gazebo on the day which means that one of our team members shall always be on hand!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CLIENT TO COME TO THIS EVENT! ALL WELCOME!
WHO’S IT AIMED AT?
This event is aimed at all adults who are new to sea-swimming! (Not just our Second Nature Swimming clients, we mean everyone!)
All instructors shall be in the water with you, and they shall guide and help navigate your first ever sea-swim!
Perhaps you have a holiday or a honeymoon coming up and would like to be in a more confident position to be in the sea when you’re away! Or, perhaps you’ve got a DREAM JOB that you want to apply for, but part of the pre-requisite is to be able to be confident at swimming! (Cabin crew / military / scuba diving etc)
On the day you’ll be surrounded by likeminded others, and your mission for the day is to conquer your first sea-swim! It’s a fun day together and the vibe and atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and supportive. We at Second Nature Swimming take your safety seriously, but also we are fuelled by the love for the sea too and so we want to give you the best first-experience!
It’s a win-win for everyone! You’ll discover a brand new skill and feel empowered and confident (and probably wanting more time in the sea!) and, the people you go on holiday with in the future will enjoy your company with them in the water! (Why not bring them with you too, it’s a fantastic milestone it is to share together!)
At the end, you’ll receive a certificate, a Second Nature Goodie bag, and a Second Nature ‘Be the Adventure’ Handbook too so that everything you take away from the day, shall be yours to keep forever.
We’ll also be sending over photos from the day too so you can plug your new skills if you want to on social media!
Order of the day
12:30 : Meet at the Second Nature Gazebo for check-in and receive a complimentary warm or cold drink (non-alcoholic!) and Second Nature Goodie bag
Brief and welcome
Session 1 for sea swimming!
Break
Session 2 – To continue exploring and experiencing sea swimming, in addition to bodyboarding!
What to Expect
Our instructor team are going to be in the water with you the whole time. They will coach you through the entire experience. There will also be a Second Nature Gazebo set-up so anytime you want to have a rest or a snack or a chit chat, our team will be there for you the entire day!
The sessions will be split into ability groups so that everyone gets the right amount of challenge and value suitable to their abilities.
There’s also the oppportunity to add-on to your ticket, a 1-1 in the sea with one of our instructors for that premium experience.
The main aim is making sure you feel safe, comfortable and confident in this different type of environment, and most importantly, having fun whilst doing so!
By the end you will feel more confident and you will receive a Second Nature Sea-Swimming Handbook with all the top tips and tricks for sea-swimming and making the most out of all your future beach/ocean adventures!
Minimum Skill Requirements to join in
Everyone’s safety is paramount important to us and so the essential skills that you must feel comfortable with are:
- Floating on the back
- Floating on the front
- Be okay with water on your face
- Understand the importance of sculling
- Can swim forwards 25m
- Can swim backwards 25m
If you cannot perform the above skills comfortably, we’d invite you to consider a 1-1 or 1-2 swimming class with us at one of our pool locations first so you feel ready 😊
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Second Nature Swimming Instructors are in the water with you
- Complimentary drink upon arrival
- A free Second Nature Goodie bag
- Second Nature Waterproof phonecase
- Second Nature Wristband
- Certificate of Achievement
- Snacks at the Gazebo
- A free ‘Second nature Swimming – Be the Adventure Guidebook’ which will detail all of the safety skills you will have learnt during the day about navigating your ocean swim so that you can create and design all future beach adventures with confidence!
- After the event, we will also send you a few photos from the day so you have the memories too!
OFFERS!
Group ticket discounts on offer and special two-people offers!
We will be emailing out your ‘Second Nature Beach Day Welcome Packs’ the week before so that you feel ready and prepared!
Please note, you need to be 16yrs + to participate in the activities, but we welcome everyone for spectating and support!
THE BEACH IS CALLING
the waves invite you
& we are ready!
YOUR WELCOME PACKS ARE SENT OUT A WEEK BEFORE SO YOU ARE PREPARED & READY FOR THE DAY!
As always, if you have any further questions before you book, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at hello@secondnatureswimming.co.uk
Location Details
Address:
Rest Bay, Lock's Common Rd, Porthcawl CF36 3UP
Facilities
Toilets Showers Cafe Takeaway food for the beach Surf shop Car Parking onsite Beach Lifeguards Second Nature Gazebo
“Everyone was safe and having fun. We did what was planned on the day and it was all smooth in my opinion. Second Nature Swim is second to none. Always delivered as promised. The patience, attention and friendly team are amazing. Always in safe hands with them and couldn’t wait to go back again. 😁”
“Really fun introduction to sea swimming… The day was really well-organised, even to the point of being asked for individual drink orders in advance, which was a really nice touch! Definitely lived up to expectations. Would highly recommend to others!”
“The Beach Day was lovely – definitely a great experience for those of us that are nervous getting in the sea… I would definitely say this was my favourite part!”