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The Water Confidence Day

This is the day everything changes.

Finally feel calm, comfortable and fully in control in the water - without panic, pressure, or overwhelm.

If you’ve spent years feeling anxious, tense, or outright terrified in water, this is the day everything changes.

You don’t need another swimming lesson. You don’t need to try harder. You don’t need to ‘just relax’

You need to stop feeling that panic every time you try to lift your feet or let go of the side.

This is that day.

The day you stop grabbing for the side.

The day you stop believing that there’s something wrong with you – that you’re being silly, that you’re not brave enough, that you’re just not made for the water.

The day your body finally says: I feel safe here.

“It was absolutely life changing! Thank you so much for helping me find the confidence to feel relaxed in the water for the first time x”
Sarah Carr


Imagine Experiencing the Water Without Fear:

  • Floating peacefully, fully supported by the water – without feeling like you’re going to drown or sink or needing to grab the wall, even if your fear feels too deep and that’s all you’ve ever known.

  • Playing in the pool with your kids or grandkids – without worrying you’ll panic or needing to keep your feet firmly planted on the floor, even if you’ve stayed next to the safety of the wall for years.

  • Feeling calm and safe underwater – without that rush of fear or the need to escape, even if it’s something you’ve always avoided.

  • Joining in with everyone else at the pool or beach – without standing back, watching others have all the fun, even if you’ve spent years longing to join in or think you’re just too old to change.

  • Learning to swim with ease and confidence – without stress, panic, or fear getting in the way, even if nothing else you’ve tried has worked.

  • Feeling excited about your next holiday – without the usual feelings of dread about how you’ll cope or making excuses to stay out, even if you’ve always sat on the side wishing it were different.

 

This isn’t wishful thinking. Real change begins in just one dayfaster than you ever thought possible.

You don’t need to push through fear. You just need the right support and the right approach.

That’s exactly what the Water Confidence Day gives you.

 

The Water Confidence Day is a calm, supportive full-day experience designed to help you feel safe, relaxed, and fully in control in the water – without pressure, panic, or overwhelm. It’s ideal for adults of all ages who want to overcome fear and build water confidence, whether you’ve been avoiding deep water, haven’t learned to swim, or have simply never felt comfortable in the water.

Many people try swimming lessons and still find they panic and struggle. That’s because overcoming fear in the water isn’t about learning swimming technique – it’s about first learning to be safe. Until your brain feels safe in the water, it will keep triggering panic. But most swimming lessons just don’t teach you how to feel safe, they try to teach you to swim whilst you are still panicking – and that just doesn‘t work. 

This day is different. It’s not just another swimming lesson, I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from helping hundreds of adults learn to be calm in the water and turned it into easy steps by step programme that will take you all the way from panic to peace – it’s quick and easy and it is proven to work.

You’ve tried lessons.
You’ve tried being brave.
You’ve tried to relax.
And you’re still here, wondering why the panic won’t stop.

It’s not because you’re doing it wrong.
It’s because no one taught you how to feel safe first.

My Water Confidence Day is different.

No pressure. No pushing.
Just a calm, proven path that works – because it starts where others don’t.

Right at the root of the fear.

You’ll be in a warm, private pool with expert support and a small group of people just like you.
And within minutes, you will feel different.
The panic eases. The calm begins. And things you thought you’d never do?
Suddenly, you’re doing them – without fear.

This isn’t about learning swimming strokes.
It’s about freedom.
Floating, gliding, standing, going under – without that wave of dread and panic stopping you.

It’s gentle. It’s simple. It works.

This is your day. The one that changes how you feel in the water – for good.

A Proven, Step-by-Step Approach That Works

Step 1:

Understand why you panic in water

You’ll discover exactly what triggers panic in water – and why it’s not your fault or a lack of willpower.

You’ll finally understand why swimming lessons and other things you have tried  haven’t helped, and what you need to do to feel safe in the water. 

Step 2:

Break the panic cycle

 You’ll master the one simple skill that changes everything – working with the water instead of fighting against it.

You’ll experience what it feels like when you finally start to know you are safe in the water –  in minutes, not weeks.

Step 3:

Build real confidence in the water

You’ll go under the water with no panic or stress – so you never have to worry about water going up your nose or choking again

You’ll learn to float effortlessly with complete trust in the water’s natural support.

You’ll master standing from a float with ease, giving you total control.

You’ll discover how to glide and let the water support you 

You’ll leave with lifetime access to our full video programme and confidence toolkit, so you can keep building your new-found skills at your own pace.

And you’ll end the day with a completely new relationship with water; one built on calm, trust, and confidence instead of fear or anxiety.

You won’t be rushed.
You won’t be pushed.
And you’ll never be asked to do anything that feels overwhelming.

Just a simple, proven approach that works, gently and at your pace.

These are skills for life, and once your body knows it’s safe, that change stays with you.

So you can stop missing out…
And finally enjoy the water in the way you’ve always longed to, calm, free, and completely at ease.

“I'm going on holiday with the family in Summer and wanted to be confident in the pool with the kids. Sarah was a godsend. She explains things in a way that makes you feel at ease . Her understanding of how the brain works and how this relates to swimming is phenomenal. I couldn't recommend her highly enough. I even said to my wife when I got home that its the best money Ive ever spent. One session and I'm so confident in the water, I would never have thought that possible. Take the step and get booked in, you won't regret it!“
Jamie Mower
What’s Included In Our Full Days
  •  A full day (9.30 – 3.30) of expert coaching in a private swimming pool with two experienced coaches providing personalised tailored support.
  • The exact step-by-step system that has helped hundreds of adults transform their relationship with water, even after years of fear.
  • Lifetime access to the From Panic to Peace Video Programme (worth £145) to continue building your confidence long after the retreat.
  • The comprehensive Water Confidence Toolkit including guided meditations and practical exercises to maintain your progress.
  • Delicious vegetarian lunch and refreshments to keep you energised throughout this transformative day.
  • A supportive small group environment with a maximum of 6 participants ensuring personalised attention.
  • Fully inclusive price £245 – experience the freedom of water confidence that will last a lifetime – from holidays and family swims to potentially life-saving skills.

  • You’re fully protected by our unconditional  guarantee if you don’t feel you’ve made  progress iby the end of the day, simply let us know and we’ll refund your payment in full.

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This is for you if:

This isn’t for you if:

Why This Works When Other Things You’ve Tried Don’t:

We start where others don’t.
Traditional lessons focus on technique – but if your body doesn’t feel safe, no amount of instruction will help. We gently show you how to feel calm first – so everything else becomes easier.

We start where your body needs to start – with calm. With control. With safety.

Safe, private environment
With a maximum of 4 participants (who feel just like you do) and 2 kind, expert coaches, you’ll be supported every step of the way – never rushed, never judged.

Step-by-step support
We follow a simple, proven sequence that builds confidence naturally. Each small success creates the momentum for the next.

Feel the difference straight away
Most people exeprience a shift in comfort and ease within minutes – something standard lessons just don’t deliver.

Real tools you’ll use for life
You’ll leave with techniques you can rely on – not just quick fixes or coping tricks that fade over time.

Ongoing support included
Your place includes lifetime access to our video programs and water confidence toolkit (worth nearly £200) to keep you progressing long after the day ends.

Like nothing you have tried before

This isn’t just another swimming lesson – it’s a totally different experience, you won’t have come across anything else like it.

Led by people who get it
Your coaches Sarah and Louise specialise in water confidence and understand the emotional side of fear -not just the mechanics.

An environment that helps you thrive
A warm, quiet private pool with no pressure, no noise, and no distractions – just space to focus, breathe, and grow.

A whole new way to feel in water
You’ll experience the water totally differently, you’ll be wroking wityh it not fighting agianst it.

“Can't believe I can float and stand up without falling on my face and grabbing the wall for dear life! Thank you so much. When I think about a Sliding Doors scenario where I didn't find you and your programme it makes me feel a bit sick! It's been transformational. Thank you x" Justine P.
Next date - New Longton Pool, Preston -12 June 2025
This gorgeous warm pool is completely private, with great facilities, easy parking. With just 4 participants. No crowds. No pressure. Just expert support, calm surroundings and a proven, gentle solution that stops the panic so you feel calm, capable, and fully in control in the water.
New Longton Pool, Preston -12 June 2025
Four Oaks Pool, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Sorry, places no longer available!
Hi, I'm Sarah - Water Confidence Specialist
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I’m Sarah Hill, a specialist adult swimming coach, and for nearly ten years I’ve helped hundreds of people stop panic for good and feel calm, free, and confident in the water.

I’ve seen people go from grabbing the wall for safety to floating with ease, gliding through the water, and swimming with confidence, often in just one session. 

From heart racing and gasping for breath the moment their feet leave the floor – to staying calm, breathing easily, and feeling fully in control. 

From sitting at the edge of the pool, watching their family have fun without them – to joining in, laughing, splashing, and feeling completely at home in the water.

After years of working closely with people who feel just like you, I’ve developed a gentle, practical, and highly effective method that doesn’t involve pushing through fear, managing anxiety, or being thrown into uncomfortable situations. Instead, I teach you how to quickly and easily feel comfortable and safe in water – so panic doesn’t even get a chance to start.

I understand the emotional toll fear in the water can take. Most of my clients have already tried swimming lessons, followed well-meaning advice, or pushed themselves to “get over it,” but still haven’t found the calm and confidence they’re looking for. That’s not a failure – it simply means they haven’t been given the right tools,  with the right support.

My method is totally unique; it doesn’t just help people feel better – it transforms how they experience water – and it works in minutes, not months.

If you’re ready to feel calm, comfortable, and truly free in the water – I’d love to help. 

 

5/5
“I can not honestly believe that today I have done things I have never thought I could do, Sarah's programme has shown me how to relax in the water with this amazing set of techniques. Within my very first pool session I can now go for a swim and submerge and breathe with confidence and ease. I am already able to see how I can glide along instead of struggling, working with the water instead of getting through it like an obstacle. A life changing day without a doubt. Well worth every penny.”
Lucia Cronin
“Hi Sarah, Thanks soooo much for todays session. I am absolutely delighted and can't wait to get to pool to practice! I can't even begin to put into words how inspired I feel. Your kindness, patience and expertise are incredible. Its as though the shackles of 50+ years of fear about swimming have been unlocked. Awesome! ”

What you'll walk away with

By the end of Water Confidence Day, you’ll have:

✓ A clear understanding of why panic shows up in water and why it’s never been your fault
✓ A practical way to stop panic before it takes over, even in moments that used to feel overwhelming
✓ A completely new relationship with the water, one that feels calm, grounded, and fully in your control
✓ A step-by-step method you can keep using to feel safe, steady, and confident as you move forward
✓ The ability to move, float, or let go without that feeling of fear
✓ Lifetime access to bonus video resources and tools worth nearly £200
✓ And the proof that finally – yes, this is something you can truly do

FAQ - Your questions answered. Please read before booking!

The day gives you everything you need to stop panic and feel calm in the water – but everyone’s journey is different.  You’ll leave with the tools, techniques, and a clear plan to keep building confidence long after the retreat ends and you are fully protected by our unconditional  guarantee if you don’t feel you’ve made  progress in your water confidence by the end of the day, simply let us know and we’ll refund your payment in full.

Never. You’ll be supported at your own pace and never pushed outside your comfort zone. That’s what makes this work.

Bring swimwear (ideally two sets), a towel, and a willingness to try something new. Lunch and everything else is provided. Let us know dietary needs on the booking form.

This isn’t about learning strokes – it’s about helping your brain feel safe in the water. Once that happens, you’ll be able to learn to swim with ease.

You’ll take home the From Panic to Peace video programme, (worth £145) which reinforces everything you’ve learned during the day. This gives you a clear, structured way to continue practicing and building your confidence after the retreat.

Yes, safety is our top priority. The day is held in a warm, private pool with expert supervision, and every activity is tailored to your comfort level and needs. If you have specific health concerns, please let us know when booking.

Everyone attending feels exactly like you do right now. You won’t be alone and you definitely won’t be “the worst.” You’ll quickly discover a supportive, understanding group ready to celebrate your transformation.

This day gently helps your brain feel safe, no matter how long you’ve felt afraid or how your fear began. As long as you can get into the water, this can help you.

You won’t be. I’ve worked with people with all levels of fear. If you can enter the water – even if you feel terrified – you’re in the right place.

If you’re unable to enter the water at all, you may benefit from additional preparatory steps before attending. Feel free to contact me at sarah@swimmingly.co.uk to discuss your individual situation – we’re happy to help guide you on the best next steps for your journey.

Ready to Transform Your Relationship With Water?

This day is your solution. Imagine leaving behind years of fear in just one gentle, transformative day. It’s not only possible, it’s what happens here, every single time.

Spaces are strictly limited. Reserve your spot today and finally experience water without fear.