Get race-ready for your open water swim event

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Build efficiency, endurance & confidence with personalised training for any open water distance.

Racing in open water is a blend of adventure, challenge & pure exhilaration. It’s easy to get hooked - stepping up distances or chasing faster paces as you go.

But let’s face it - open water swimming is a whole different ball game to the pool. It’s physically & mentally demanding, with unpredictable conditions that can throw even experienced swimmers off course.

Enter… Catch’s open water event swim plans.

Catch’s open water event plans focus on what matters most: rock-solid technique, open water skills, endurance, pacing & race-day strategies. You’ll build efficient front crawl foundations, be conditioned for tougher swims & prepare for whatever race day throws your way.

We’ll help you stay cool as a cucumber on race day, with smoother technique, stronger swim fitness & a plan that adapts as you go.

What you get

Catch Gold makes it easy to improve your front crawl, build swim fitness & feel confident for your open water race. Each week you’ll get a high-quality video lesson linked directly to your personalised plan - so you know exactly what to focus on.

You’ll have everything you need to stop second-guessing & achieve your goals with confidence:

Weekly video lessons to sharpen your front crawl

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A personalised training plan tailored to your goals

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Customisable sessions for pool, open water or both

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Swim your sessions, guided from your watch

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Support & encouragement from a community of swimmers & coaches

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Who's it for?

Catch’s open water race plan is for busy people who want to train on their own time, efficiently & effectively, & take away the guesswork.

Every plan is tailored to your ability, goals, lifestyle & training location. As long as you can swim 50m of continuous front crawl, Catch meets you where you’re at.

Whether it’s your first open water race or an ultra distance of 10km+, this plan will help you level up your swimming.

What are the results?

Whether you’re brushing up on basics or mastering advanced techniques, this plan is designed to transform your open water swimming & help you feel the difference:

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Varied & effective training to build strength, stamina & skills
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Personalised plans that fit your busy life, so you can train when & where you like
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Faster progress & less stress, so you can focus on the fun & freedom of open water
Find your plan

How Catch works

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Take the quiz
Tell us about your swimming, goals & lifestyle so your plan fits you perfectly.
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Get your personalised plan
We’ll build you a training plan & weekly video lessons matched to your goals - fully customisable for pool, open water or both.
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Learn & swim
Watch high-quality technique videos, then put them into practice in your swims.
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Progress & achieve
Your plan adapts to your results & feedback. With coach support & progress tracking, you’ll keep improving, reach your goals - & enjoy the journey.

Catch Gold

£19.99/month
Or £149.99/year (£12.49/month)
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Weekly video lessons
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Personalised training plan
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Customisable sessions
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Direct coach support
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Community & library access

Catch Free

Free forever
Or £199.99 annually
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Stay inspired & keep swimming
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2 free sessions each week
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Monthly technique video
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Community access
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Extra resources
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Not ready to take the plunge?

With Catch Free, you’ll get access to the online swim community with session ideas, mini courses, a swim content hub & local swim squad.

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