Exe Estuary Awareness & Safety

Suitable for: Individuals and Groups

Ben Rhodes, Olympic sailor and GB Olympic sailing coach offers a bespoke training course designed to assist those wanting to use the Exe Estuary/ Exmouth Seafront for sailing, watersports, swimming and recreational activities. This course is intended to help those new to the estuary understand tides, the channel and the basic workings of the Exe.

45 minute online initial consultation to discuss your area of need

3 hour session (both on land and on the water) to gain an in-depth knowledge and first hand experience of the river

Thank you so much for today, I had a fantastic time and learnt a lot. It’s given me exactly what I needed/ the confidence to foil in the estuary safely and with the knowledge of what I’m doing. Thank you for all your time, I’m viewing the water so differently.
Ted Darley

For more information about this course or to join us in 2025 contact Bernie at

What Our Participants Say

“Brilliant from start to finish, this day was so well organised. Great communication and everyone had real passion for the whole aims of the day and this was conveyed well to the children. The kids loved it and the adults loved it. One of the best days out in terms of what we got out of it and how much fun it was. Please can we come again”.

Clyst Hydon

“Sideshore Sea Safety Project is an amazing project that our students were privileged to take part in. A fun and educational day.”

Exmouth Community College

“An outstanding day, we absolutely loved it! 10 out of 10! I have never known my group to be so engaged and on task.”

Angela Reed

Bassets Farm

“The children experienced three very different but equally important activities. The sea swimming session was fun but also VERY important for the children living in this local area. The staff have been incredible - this is just what Exmouth schools need!”

Angela Batten

Brixington

“Amazing team, encouraging, supportive of the children and excellent supervision and ratios throughout.” “One of the best school trips EVER” - a non-swimmer “I liked the environmental session - the mussel expert was best”

A child

Drakes C of E Primary School

Expertise in Open Water Training

Sea Swim Devon CIC Coaches are Swim England SEQ L2 Open Water Coaches and hold Surf/ Beach Lifeguard qualifications. We are licensed by East Devon Events to operate our training on Maer Rocks Bay, Exmouth Beach.