The Teachers

The Pool to Pier programme is led by two main instructors:

Paul Smith

He is the owner of Brighton Swimming School and Swim UK. Being an avid all year round sea swimmer himself, he is passionate about introducing more people to sea swimming. Paul swam in the first Worthing to Brighton swim in 2007 and can always be found regularly throughout the year going for a swim off of Brighton beach. He was also a part of the BBC's Countryfile feature on sea swimming in Brighton in April 2010.

Adrian Bates

He is a qualified lifeguard who swims in the sea daily. Adrian is a highly experienced sea swimmer and is hugely enthusiastic about open water swimming. 

View further details of the 2010 Timetable

Please Note:Participants must be able to swim at least 200 metres prior to the course commencing.