Kirsty Hogben - Sea Swim Confidence Coach

Kirsty Hogben - Sea Swim Confidence Coach I’m an open water swim coach helping people overcome fear and build confidence in the sea
(600+ students coached)
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🌊 Confidence β€’ Safety β€’ Technique
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« 1:1 & Group Coaching | SAT Certified
πŸ“š 600+ students since 2021
🌊 1565+ consecutive sea swims
πŸ“ Folkestone | Book now

Looking for a magical way to spend Fri eve? Join us for full moon this Friday from 7:30pm at Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ The moon m...
26/08/2026

Looking for a magical way to spend Fri eve? Join us for full moon this Friday from 7:30pm at Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ The moon might be blood red after the rare lunar eclipse!

Moonrise is 7:50pm so we’ll most likely do a first swim just after 8pm!

What is it?
- A full moon rising over the waves
- A friendly, welcoming community going strong for over 6 years
Coming on your own? You’ll be absolutely fine - just come say hi, people are lovely πŸ’›

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Some people may choose to swim under the moonlight, but this is not a supervised or coached session. Please only enter the water if you feel confident in open water.

What to bring:
πŸ₯€ Snacks, drinks or something to share to enjoy on the shore
πŸ₯° Or just yourself
Kids welcome.
Always free to attend.
Come connect with the sea, the moon, and each other πŸŒ•πŸŒŠβœ¨
Feel free to share this with your friends!
Any questions, message me or check Folkestone Sea Swimmers FB page!
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Disclaimer:
This is a free, informal community meet-up and not an organised or supervised event. By attending, you are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. No instruction, lifeguarding, or duty of care is provided. Any activities (including swimming) are undertaken at your own risk. Please be mindful of tides, weather, and sea conditions.
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27/07/2026

Learning front crawl starts with confidence.

It’s about feeling calm, confident and enjoying the water.

Every swimmer in this reel started somewhere. Some were nervous, some lacked confidence, and many never imagined they’d be able to swim so well in open water!

If you’ve always wanted to learn, I’d love to help.

🌊 Beginner-friendly sea swimming lessons
Folkestone, and across the Kent coast.
πŸ’™ 500+ swimmers coached since 2021!

Looking for a magical way to spend Wednesday eve? Join us this for full moon this Wednesday from 8pm at Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ...
27/07/2026

Looking for a magical way to spend Wednesday eve? Join us this for full moon this Wednesday from 8pm at Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ The weather looks incredible!

What is it?

πŸ”₯ A simple beach fire under the full moon
✨ A friendly, welcoming community for over 6 years

Coming on your own? You’ll be absolutely fine - just come say hi, people are lovely πŸ’›

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Some people may choose to swim, but this is not a supervised or coached session. Please only enter the water if you feel confident in open water.

What to bring:
πŸͺ΅ Wood for the fire (if you can)
πŸ₯€ Snacks, drinks or something to share
πŸ₯° Or just yourself

Kids welcome
Always free to attend.

Come connect with the sea, the moon, and each other πŸŒ•πŸŒŠπŸ”₯
Feel free to share this with your friends!

Any questions, message me or check Folkestone Sea Swimmers FB page!

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Disclaimer:
This is a free, informal community meet-up and not an organised or supervised event. By attending, you are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. No instruction, lifeguarding, or duty of care is provided. Any activities (including swimming or use of fires) are undertaken at your own risk. Please be mindful of tides, weather, and sea conditions.
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Thinking about trying sea swimming but not sure where to start?I’m a qualified open water swim coach based in Folkestone...
13/07/2026

Thinking about trying sea swimming but not sure where to start?

I’m a qualified open water swim coach based in Folkestone, and have helped over 600 people since 2021 offering one-to-one lessons for beginners through to confident open water swimmers. πŸ˜„

Whether you want to overcome nerves, improve your front crawl in the sea, or build confidence, I’d love to help.

Feel free to message me with any questions or to book a lesson.

kirstyhogben.com/classes

Thinking about trying sea swimming but not sure where to start?I’m a qualified open water swim coach based in Folkestone...
13/07/2026

Thinking about trying sea swimming but not sure where to start?

I’m a qualified open water swim coach based in Folkestone, and have helped over 600 people since 2021c offering one-to-one lessons for beginners through to confident open water swimmers.

Whether you want to overcome nerves, improve your front crawl in the sea, or build confidence, I’d love to help.

Feel free to message me with any questions or to book a lesson.

kirstyhogben.com/classes

03/07/2026

Thank you everyone for such a beautiful Strawberry Moon gathering πŸ“

Watching the moon rise over the sea was incredible. Grateful for this amazing community and all the energy you bring. See you at the next one 🌊

Join us for the Strawberry Moon gathering this Monday from 8pm | Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ What is it?πŸ”₯ A simple beach fire under...
27/06/2026

Join us for the Strawberry Moon gathering this Monday from 8pm | Mermaid Beach πŸŒ•πŸŒŠ

What is it?

πŸ”₯ A simple beach fire under the full moon
✨ A friendly, welcoming community for over 6 years

Coming on your own? You’ll be absolutely fine - just come say hi, people are lovely πŸ’›

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Some people may choose to swim, but this is not a supervised or coached session. Please only enter the water if you feel confident in open water.

What to bring:
πŸͺ΅ Wood for the fire (if you can)
πŸ₯€ Snacks / drinks / anything to share
Or just yourself

Kids welcome
Always free to attend.

Come connect with the sea, the moon, and each other πŸŒ•πŸŒŠπŸ”₯
Feel free to share this with your friends!

Any questions, message me or check Folkestone Sea Swimmers FB page!

βΈ»

Disclaimer:
This is a free, informal community meet-up and not an organised or supervised event. By attending, you are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. No instruction, lifeguarding, or duty of care is provided. Any activities (including swimming or use of fires) are undertaken at your own risk. Please be mindful of tides, weather, and sea conditions.
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A recent client review πŸ’™ It’s always great seeing swimmers progress in technique and feel more efficient and confident i...
22/06/2026

A recent client review πŸ’™

It’s always great seeing swimmers progress in technique and feel more efficient and confident in the sea after just a few sessions, and and this was after just 1 session together!

My 1:1 coaching focuses on building strong foundations in open water - improving body position, breathing, and movement so swimming feels smoother and more natural!

If you want to improve your sea swimming technique, or confidence, I currently have space for 1:1 sessions.

Send me a message with β€œSEA” for details!

19/06/2026

Big progress today - longest swim so far and it looked so strong.

18/06/2026

After speaking on Good Morning Britain about cold water shock, I wanted to share this again before the hot weather returns this weekend 🌊

Cold water can trigger panic in seconds - your breathing changes, your heart rate spikes, and your instinct is to fight the water.

That’s why we teach float to live.

Eyes to the sky. Ears in the water. Relax your body. Let the water hold you.

It’s a simple skill, but it can be life-saving.

If you want to feel more confident, calm, and safe in open water, I coach 1:1 and small groups in sea swimming and confidence in open water. I also offer online support/virtual coaching if you’re not local.

DM me β€œSWIM” and I’ll send you details.

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