Learn the Ocean Walker Technique
A STAGE is a slow positional movement and each STAGE builds on top of the other, which is great while you are learning – giving you time to think about the movement of each body part. It is like putting the pieces of a jigsaw together and works for all swimming abilities.
By repeating these STAGES helps to mould new muscle memory, helping you to become more bodily aware so your swim stroke technique will very quickly change, saving you energy and helping you to reach your swimming goals. Whether you are new to swimming, have swam for years, want to get back into it, want to reduce risk of injury, are nervous about swimming or are rehabilitating with swimming following an injury. The Ocean Walker Technique is for everyone as no matter what level you are at, we will begin by working you through our STAGES and progress from there.
Content overview
A quick overview, detailing all available options of how to learn the Ocean Walker Technique. Scroll down the page for more information on what we offer.
1-1 Lessons
We run 1-1 lessons in Lincoln, London and France and these are based in a heated pool. The one on one coaching you receive means that you can get that individual attention and is suitable for all levels. This may be preferred to a shared group session, like with our swim camps.
If you are recovering from an injury or have a specific condition that requires extra attention then a 1-1 lesson with Adam Walker is the recommended option. We would be happy to discuss this further with you based on your individual requirements.
Lessons are structured in a way that means you get the absolute most out of your time with our qualified coaches.
Ocean Walker Swim Camps
Ocean Walker swim camps are held in specially selected locations in the UK and Worldwide.
We have swim training camps that cater for all abilities, with half day open water swimming beginners courses, swim stroke pool master classes and up to 5 day intensive channel swim qualifying swim camps.
Ocean Walker swim camps are designed around maximum content and educational time in a relaxed environment to ensure you learn as much as possible while having a great time! We will concentrate on improving your stroke technique, with coaching from Adam Walker himself, and he is in the water with you. We only choose the best quality locations, which we personally visit ourselves to ensure they are suitable.
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Swim Stroke Masterclass in the Pool
The Ocean Walker stroke technique is just as effective in the pool as it is in open water. The best place to learn it is in the pool, and then it’s up to you if you take it outdoors!
If you are wanting to improve your stroke technique, whether this is to boost your performance in your next event, you have suffered an injury with your current stroke and need to change, or you just want to learn a stroke technique that you can enjoy – the pool swim camps are a great place to start!
With the video analysis sessions you can see the difference between the stroke you brought with you at the beginning of the day, watching yourself progress until the final swim, where you will see a big difference in your technique.
What to expect – Swim Stroke Masterclass
- All abilities welcome
- Small group
- Learn the Ocean Walker Technique
- Coaching and live demos from Adam Walker
- Video analysis on the day
- Your footage from the day with split screen comparison alongside Adam Walker
- Unlimited access to Ocean Walker stage videos
- Theory sessions
- 1 or 2 day courses available
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Open Water Swim Camps
We have a selection of swim camps that range from half a day to 5 full days, and each camp is categorised to an ability level so you can decide which camp suits you best.
On all swim camps you will be instructed based on the Ocean Walker stroke technique as this is the stroke that Adam Walker created and absolutely believes in.
Ocean Walker open water swim camps are held in locations in the UK and Worldwide. Jump into some of the UK’s most beautiful lakes, take a dip in the Lochs of Scotland and swim in the warm bays of Turkey, Malta and Maldives.
Open Water for Beginners
Introduction to open water swimming camps by Ocean Walker.
A great way to begin enjoying open water swimming safely and a great way to kickstart the open water swimming season for those who have had the winter off.
Take the plunge and swim outdoors with a Half Day Ocean Walker Introduction to Open Water Swim Camp.
Wear your wetsuit or just standard swimwear, depending on the time of year – it is completely up to you. We will get you used to the feel of “cooler” water on your skin and show you how to enter and exit the water safely.
Adam Walker, the Open Water Swimming Ambassador for RLSS will be there to offer you guidance and make sure you have a fabulous time.
Channel Swim Qualifiers
If you are planning to swim the channel solo or with a relay team and need your qualifying swim, then you have come to the right place! Adam Walker has swam the toughest 7 channel swims on the planet and taken part in many channel relays. We are proud to see so many of our channel swim students achieve their goals and dreams following a course with us.
Ocean Walker run an intensive 5 day swim camp in Malta every year, based from a 4* hotel with the option of a 2 hour or 6 hour channel qualifying swim on the final day.
Malta has great conditions for training for a channel swim. The sea temp will be between 15-18 degrees and the humidity of the air is another great way to train your acclimatisation. Adam trained in Malta several times during his Oceans 7 challenge. The sea training takes place in several locations based on the weather conditions. You will be swimming on the shore line, or within a bay in large loops. Our safety team will be there to guide you along. We build your swim distance up over the week with 1-1.5 hour dips, then a 3 hour and then a 6 hour (or 2 hour) channel qualifier on the last day.
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What to expect – Channel Swim Qualifier
- 6 hour solo qualifying swim
- 2 hour relay qualifying swim
- Qualifying swim signed certificate
- Practice feeding from boat
- Breathing and sighting techniques
- Nutrition
- Video analysis on the day
- Your footage from the day with split screen comparison alongside Adam Walker
- Unlimited access to Ocean Walker stage videos
- Ocean Walker Technique
- Pool training
- Sea swimming
- Psychology
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*Not every camp includes all of these items – please check the content details on the swim camp pages.
Video Analysis
Stroke technique analysis using video footage taken on Ocean Walker swim camps.
Ocean Walker swim camps are designed to improve your stroke technique along with many other aspects of swimming. The video analysis sessions are invaluable as you can see how you progress throughout the course of the day or week!
You will receive your videos following the course via a secure link on email. This helps you to continue to progress with the technique moving forwards.
You will see how you look in the water starting with your “old” stroke through to the final swim, where you will see how much you have progressed. It is an incredibly useful tool and as well as reviewing footage during the camp, you also receive a link to your video so that you can refer to it at any time.
(Underwater filming applies to courses in a swimming pool, or very clear open water venues).
Video analysis – Swim Camps
SPLIT SCREEN
Invaluable comparison videos supplied in one tidy video clip for easy reference.
- Your stage video next to Adam Walker stage video – underwater
- Your before and after swim – above and underwater water
- Your after swim alongside Adam Walker – above and underwater
Your video footage is sent to you following your 1-1 lesson or swim camp by email along with unlimited access to our stage videos.
Video analysis – Lessons
VOICE OVER RECORDING
The most in-depth video analysis available. Your Ocean Walker qualified coach will sit alongside you following your swim session and analyse each video with you in person. Your voice over recording is supported with drawings and markers, slow motion, and stills on the following video footage taken from your swimming lesson:
- Stages 1-5 underwater
- Swim Stroke above water
- Breathing and Sighting
- Foot flick
- Body positioning