New Dates Added

Don’t Miss Out!

2023 dates released to become a qualified open water coach
Swimming coaching courses and qualifications developed by Olympic
open water swimming champion Keri-anne Payne. With expert coaching for swimming and our  welcoming community, we’ve got everything you need to hit
the open water full of confidence.
Master The Methodology.
Find More Freedom.

Want to know how to become a swim coach? At Straight Line Swimming our courses & STA open water swimming coach courses and qualifications are based on a methodology developed by Olympic athlete Keri-anne Payne. This expert input ensures that all participants develop the knowledge, confidence & practice that is vital for safe open water swimming. Gain a mastery of the basics & enjoy more freedom from your open water swimming.

2023 Dates Released Now

Master The Methodology.
Find More Freedom.

At Straight Line Swimming our courses & STA open water swimming coach courses and qualifications are based on a methodology developed by Olympic athlete Keri-anne Payne. This expert input ensures that all participants develop the knowledge, confidence & practice that is vital for safe open water swimming. Gain a mastery of the basics & enjoy more freedom from your open water swimming.

2023 Dates Released Now

Open Water Swimming Coaching Courses Designed By Champions

Keri-anne Payne is best known as a double open water swimming 10 km world champion and silver
Olympic medallist. Keri-anne founded Straight-Line
Swimming to share her love of open water swimming and develop the
next generation of coaches. Together, we can help take your career to the next level.

Where Community
Comes First

Our Straight Line Swimming membership gives you access to the friendly & vibrant community that brings outdoor swimmers and open water coaches together. Whether you’ve completed our open water swimming course or have yet to take the plunge, our vibrant community is the perfect place to take your outdoor swim practice forward alongside a group of friendly like minded people.

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Where Community
Comes First

Our Straight Line Swimming membership gives you access to the friendly & vibrant community that brings outdoor swimmers and open water coaches together. Whether you’ve completed our open water swimming course or have yet to take the plunge, our vibrant community is the perfect place to take your outdoor swim practice forward alongside a group of friendly like minded people.

Find Your Open Water Swimming Coach

At Straight Line Swimming we are committed to continuous development. Our open water swimming
coach finder gives you access to the very best in the business, allowing
you to develop your learning with a fully qualified coach close to you.

Turn your passion into your profession. Improve your technique
and empower others to feel confident in the open water.
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