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Let me introduce myself...
Hi there! I'm Rhian Manley, the founder of Devon Sea Swim and your coach for any sessions you decide to attend with us. As a quick introduction, I have over 25 years of experience of sea swimming and the following additional achievements in this area:
- An open water swim coach (the first to be authorized by the Torbay Harbour Authority)
- A swimming teacher (Torbay Leisure Centre)
- A national swimming champion and international competitive swimmer
- Participated in adventurous events with highlights such as the Scilly Challenge and numerous endurance relay events, including a 45km swim around Lake Taupo in New Zealand
- A Yacht-master and coastal skipper
- Trained in Sea Survival
- Beach lifeguard
- Surfer
When I am not in the water, I work as a full time Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist working at the local GP practices and Care Homes in Torbay.
I have set up Devon Sea swim to enable you to enjoy sea swimming in the way you want to, whether it be social dipping, to keep fit or if you are taking part in a swimming event (from Charity up to Ironman).
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Familiarity with the local waters...
I have been open water swimming in the beaches and coves of Torbay, the Dart River, and other locations in the South Hams area for over 15 years, experiencing a variety of freshwater and sea locations in both calm and rough weather.
In recent seasons, I have trained swimmers for marathon swims and the Dart 10km along the coast and completed a 24 km swim challenge that covers the entire coastline of Torbay, including Thatcher's Rock and Berry Head.
I have also yacht raced in the bay for over 15 years, navigating through all conditions and witnessing the Torbay waters at their magnificent best and white-knuckled worst.
With safety being a key focus throughout, my coaching aim is to help you build the skills you need to swim how you want to swim, with confidence.