What do I get when I sign up?
When you sign up for the Renaissance Swimmer Club, you get full, immediate and permanent access to the Renaissance Swimmer online book. This is written to help you develop your swimming skills in multiple dimensions. You will also receive a weekly email for 16 weeks to help keep you on track.
(If you don’t wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe. This won’t affect your access to the website.)
You will become part of the Renaissance Swimmer Community with access to our WhatsApp group and regular Zoom calls.
Note that the Renaissance Swimmer book is available as a stand-alone.
What are the benefits of joining the Renaissance Swimmer Club rather than just reading the book?
Renaissance Swimmer book is an online book written to help you improve your swimming skills and enjoyment of swimming in the pool and open water.
Renaissance Swimmer Club is a community for live discussion and shared exploration, with chats, events and workshops.
Membership of the Renaissance Swimmer Club gives you lifetime access to the book (even after you leave the Club)
How long does it take to read through Renaissance Swimmer?
That’s entirely up to you. Your access is permanent and you can return any time you like. The book is about 60,000 words and would take around 3 to 6 hours to read. However, you will want more time for the challenges. It can take weeks or months to change your swimming technique or fitness significantly. Also, some of the challenges are seasonal.
I hope you will be persuaded that being a Renaissance Swimmer is a lifelong project and that you will continue exploring new ideas in swimming and discovering new swimming adventures long after you have finished reading. The Renaissance Swimmer Club is there to support you on your ongoing swimming journey.
Are there any other costs?
If you join the Renaissance Swimmer Club, you will be charged a monthly fee as long as you remain a member. You can cancel your membership at any time.
If you buy the Renaissance Swimmer book, you have full access to all the material, forever. There are no hidden charges or ongoing fees.
Do I need to be a proficient swimmer to join?
Not at all. Enthusiasm, curiosity and an interest in exploring a wide range of swimming activities are the key requirements. Pool swimmers are encouraged to explore the joys of swimming outdoors, while outdoor swimmers will discover there’s more to pool swimming than mindless laps. The less swimming experience you have, the more there is for you to discover. That said, if you can’t keep yourself afloat and safe, it would be prudent to take swimming lessons first.
Does it matter when I start?
No. You can start anytime and proceed at your own pace. While the practical challenges of some sections are seasonally dependent, you can tackle them in any order. The weekly emails are meant as friendly prompts to check back, not a timeline to work to.
I haven’t received any emails. Why not?
When you first sign up, you should receive a message asking you to confirm you wish to receive email from Renaissance Swimmer. This may land in your junk folder. You need to click the link in this message to receive further emails.
If, after checking your junk folders, you still don’t receive any messages, please email simon@outdoorswimmer.com
I have some suggestions or feedback. Who do I send it to?
In the Renaissance spirit of continual learning, feedback, comments and suggestions are welcome. Please send them to simon@outdoorswimmer.com
I’d like to explore some of the topics in more depth. How could I do that?
If you join the Renaissance Swimmer Club, we will explore all of the topics in more detail via our Zoom calls and WhatsApp discussions.
Alternatively, you could book a one-to-one Swim Consultancy call with me.
Can I get my money back?
If you’re not happy, you can claim a full refund within 7 days of signing up.
Can I sign up from outside of the UK?
Yes, of course. Just keep in mind that your geography may determine the types of swimming that are easily accessible to you.