Beyond The Wave CIC
At Beyond The Wave, we deliver open water swimming and outdoor experiences for people of all ages. Working peripatetically, we focus on inclusivity and access for all, creating connections, learning new skills and making the most of the natural landscape we live in.
We are a Social Enterprise; we use our profit and grant funding to subsidise and sometimes fully fund the cost of our sessions; all our profit is circled back in to supporting the work we do in making open water swimming and activities in nature more accessible and inclusive, both physically, emotionally, mentally and financially, for the benefit of everyone’s physical and mental health and wellbeing. Water safety is at our core and embedded in everything we do as we work to increase water safety awareness and reduce drowning.
About Us
Here at Beyond The Wave we are committed to providing a range of activities in nature which strengthen mind, body and soul. Our mission is to make open water swimming inclusive and accessible to all, and to do this alongside other nature based activities. This creates a holistic, learner-led experience; promotes confidence and competence; increases self-esteem and independence as well as resilience and perseverance. We are passionate about raising water safety awareness.
Meet the team below:
Lucy
Forest School practitioner/ trainer, open water swimming coach, surf life guard, Director.
Outdoor learning is a passion of mine, which is why I set up this business. I want to be able to allow everyone to experience the great outdoors.
I have Level 3 Forest school, ASA Level 2 Open Water Coach, SLSGB Surf Lifeguard qualifications. I hold an up-to-date enhanced DBS and Tier 2 safeguarding training. I am experienced with teaching/working with vulnerable adults and children.
Emma
Swimming teacher, Director.
I'm a level 2 ASA qualified swimming teacher, as well as a currently working as a class teacher in a primary school. I am passionate about educating all types of people, particularly about water safety as I believe it is vital knowledge to have, living in Cornwall. I have completed the RLSS Level 3 National Water Safety Management Programme. I am First Aid trained and have an enhanced DBS certificate. I have Tier 2 Safeguarding training and this is updated annually.
Our Story
It started with a simple love of the outdoors...