Beach 2 Buoy

This 5-week course is designed specifically for swimmers who would love to swim out to the buoy(s) and back, but have yet to take the plunge.

Over the course, we’ll guide you through every element you’ll need, from refining your swimming strokes and mastering your breathing technique, to understanding the key aspects of sea safety. We’ll cover how to read the tides, adapt to currents, and recognise safe swimming conditions, empowering you to swim confidently and safely in the open water.

By the end of the course, you'll be ready to swim out to the buoy and beyond, with the skills and confidence to tackle the open water head-on!

What to expect

  • x5 60 minute sessions - each focusing on a different aspect of swimming from the beach to the buoy

  • Small groups (4 swimmers per course) - ensuring personalised coaching and attention

  • FREE Beach Bandit Swimming hat (yours to keep!)

  • FREE Tow float hire during the session

  • Community WhatsApp group

  • 50% OFF OWSC sessions for the entire season!

Book a Course

Season 2026

Course One
2026 dates coming soon!
Course Two
2026 dates coming soon!
Course Three
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Course Four
2026 dates coming soon!

£124 | 4 spots per course
Location: King Alfred Beach

BOOKINGS OPEN EARLY 2026

Dates & Pricing

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    “The beach to buoy course gave me confidence to go and swim in the sea. Laura is so knowledgeable and gives you real confidence in open water. Since our final class last week my partner and I have already been twice . Highly recommend” ~ Claudia

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    “When I began, I could only manage front crawl for about a minute. By the end, I was able to swim the full five buoys without stopping. This progress was entirely down to Laura’s teaching skills, professionalism, patience, and deep knowledge of swimming. I now feel like a completely different swimmer, with far more confidence in the sea. Each lesson was not only valuable but also thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend Laura and Beach bandits to anyone looking to improve their swimming ability and build confidence in open water. Thank you so much Laura!” ~ Tony

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    “I’ve recently completed Laura’s Beach to Buoy course and I’ve had a 1:1 sea swimming lesson with her, with a triathlon coming up. She is an unbelievable teacher! She is incredibly patient and clear and her sessions are such fun! I feel so much safer and more confident with my front crawl technique in open water now (previously having to rely mainly on breaststroke…). I can’t thank her enough! You won’t find a better teacher!” ~ Tania