Last week I wrote a blog for IWD. This week, grief rewrote my plans. We lost our lovely Tiggy, and I’ve dedicated this blog to her—and to the healing power of swimming when life feels too loud. For training, for grief, for soul. Swimming is a healer.
Love, Laura x

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Spring is in the Air ☀️🌱

The lakes are waking up, could spring be arriving early?

With water temperatures creeping towards 10°C, now is the perfect time to dip your toes into cold water swimming—whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned swimmer easing into the season…

See you in the lake! 🏊‍♀️💙

There’s always darkness before the dawn;

For us, getting up early at weekends in the dark always means being part of so many other people’s dawn.

Open water swimming isn’t hyped-up pop culture - for many is it the dawn that follows the dark. A place to unwind and just be present with others.

Swimming lessons aren’t just for kids.

It’s never too late to learn, refine your technique, or just enjoy the water more. At TriSwim, we break it down so swimming feels right—not just like a bunch of drills.

Whatever your journey, we’ll help you swim with confidence.

#SwimWithSoul #TriSwim

Three swimmers, three different reasons.

🏊‍♂️ Simon – Training for a 10km open water swim
🏊‍♀️ Oriane – Refining all 4 strokes to smash her county times
🏊 Richard – Swimming for the pure joy of it

Whatever your reason, better technique makes every swim feel smoother.

What’s yours? ⬇️

Different strokes for different folks.

Start coaching the swimmer, NOT the stroke.

Say it’s cold without saying it’s cold.

Love that ice reverb!

Check this out!

Ice swimming at the beautiful Penshurst Place & Gardens

Everyone chipped in (pun intended) and enjoyed the rare treat of breaking ice together.

Next Penshurst Winter Swim - Sunday 2nd February

I think it’s a multitude of reasons; cost to hire Dunorlan, access struggles, poor public access after core hours, no event parking, disabled access is problematic - Eridge Park is well equipped for all.

This time of year can feel tough—cold, dark, and heavy. But it can get better! A cold water dip, just a few minutes in the lake with like-minded people, can reignite your spirit. It’s not just swimming; it’s a moment for you to reconnect with your body and mind, leaving you invigorated and proud.

Well, here we are in our new @bsky.app home! Feels like a fresh start 🦋