For adults who want to swim more efficiently be it for fun, for fitness or for racing... This would have 2 advantages.
Founded in 2007, Red Top Swim was created by two swimmers with two very different backgrounds. Former Olympian and World Masters Champion Peter Prijdekker had a vision in which Channel Swimmer and open water specialist Tim Denyer would play a major part. This vision was unique, yet simple: 2 coaches, 1 on pool-deck and 1 in the water. Firstly, technical drills could be explained and then actually
01/06/2026
Open Water Sighting Tip:
• Lift your eyes, not your whole head. Stay streamlined. • Sight forward quickly, then return your eyes to the water. • Check your direction regularly. A straight line is the fastest line.
23/05/2026
Beach Start Tip for Open Water Swimming: start under control, stay slightly wide to avoid chaos, and protect your space during the first contact-heavy meters. A clean start is often a smarter start.
14/05/2026
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07/05/2026
A mixed series of moments from our Red Top Swim cold water training camp in Opatija, Croatia 🌊🇭🇷
Night swims 🌙, open water sessions, technique work 🎥, long aerobic swims and plenty of time spent adapting to cold water conditions together as a team.
Conditions throughout the camp were challenging for training:
Sea temperature: approximately 14–16°C 🌡️
Air temperature: around 12–16°C
High humidity typical of the Adriatic coast 💨
Moderate wind and variable sea conditions during some sessions 🌊
Perfect conditions to build both physical adaptation and mental resilience for the upcoming open water and channel swimming season.
A big thank you to everyone who joined the camp and brought great energy, motivation and team spirit throughout the weekend.
03/05/2026
Day 1 in Croatia 🌊
6k in the water to reset, refocus, and leave the travel behind.
21 athletes.
Different backgrounds, one common goal: ultra-distance swimming.
From the English Channel to Catalina, Cook Strait, Tsugaru, Manhattan and the North Channel — the journey starts here
29/04/2026
Mission complete. 3h 49m 🌊🔥
In just 3 hours and 49 minutes, the Red Top Swim team successfully crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, from Tarifa 🇪🇸 to Morocco 🇲🇦 — one of the most iconic and unpredictable open water crossings in the world.
Conditions on the day (today):
🌡️ Water temperature: ~16–17°C
🌡️ Air temperature: ~17–20°C
💨 Wind: 10–20 km/h (typical Strait crosswinds)
🌊 Sea state: slight to moderate chop (0.5–1.2 m waves)
💧 Humidity: ~60–75%
🌤️ Weather: mostly sunny / partly cloudy
🌅 Visibility: excellent
This wasn’t just a swim.
It was a battle with currents, wind, and the open sea.
From Europe to Africa.
From Tarifa to Morocco.
A crossing full of energy, teamwork, and determination 💪🌍
Respect to the team. Huge achievement.
24/04/2026
Recovery is the most important part of cold water swimming. Dry off immediately, cover your body, and warm up gradually. Shivering is completely normal — it’s a physiological response and can last even over an hour.
05/04/2026
Happy Easter from Red Top Swim 🐣
See you in the water🎉