An open water swimming club based at Jackson's Bay in Barry, primarily for lifeguards wishing to improve endurance and technical skills in changing sea conditions, in order to enhance lifeguard service provision and competition. The club also attracts triathletes and members of the wider community who want to spice up their training.
We are proud to be affiliated to SLSA Wales.
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Our key coaches, Rob and Jamie, hold the Commander Charles Thompson 25 year service award, and have been active members of Jackson's Bay SLSC for decades.
Rob is a local lifeguard legend, retired firefighter and is passionate about public safety. His favourite event is board. Rob coaches Tuesday sessions where the emphasis is on race pace and run-swim-run.
Jamie is a surf enthusiast, triathlete, hot on beach flags and loves his Friday sessions. The favourite is the long 3 Bays 'around the headlands' swim into the sunset.
Our Secretary Lissa has been involved in surf lifesaving since the reel and line days, having 3 Welsh caps and many beach event titles in Masters.
Billy is our assistant coach, ironman, firefighter and safety advisor.
Taran is our assistant coach, surf race enthusiast and board / tube rescue competitor. He is also pretty swift in manikin and rope rescue events.
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