Josh Waite

Water & Wainwright Wanderer

With 14 years experience coaching others in water and on land, Josh is expertly placed to help others safely achieve their outdoor ambitions.

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About me

As an Open Water Swim Coach, Event First Aider, Triathlon Coach and Mountain Leader from Cumbria, I’m passionate about exploring the natural world and using it as a medium to extend the boundaries of our physical and mental abilities. Whether navigating the open water or leading a group through mountain terrain, I’m committed to safety, environmental stewardship and fostering a sense of adventure and connection with nature.

My interests in The Lakes began as a child in the 90s, walking the Lakeland fells and enjoying all the pastimes The Lakes had to offer, from ghyll scrambling and fell running to canoeing. My journey with open water swimming began in 2008, learning to swim for a pool-based Triathlon before venturing deeper, into the world of open water Triathlons. For the past 12 years I have introduced others to open water swimming and enjoyed swimming the length of the largest lakes in the Lake District.

More recently I’ve competed in Aquabike events (which involves a lake swim then road cycling). I represented and competed for Great Britain in the World Championships in 2023 and in 2024 in this field. These experiences have taught me the importance of preparation, adaptability, focus and teamwork. I’m driven to sharing these lessons with others, to support them to gain environmental enrichment through discovering the transformative power of outdoor exploration. It’s fair to say the Lake District has my heart and I find nothing more rewarding than leading others to indulge in the truly breath-taking and unforgettable experiences it has to offer.

For further information on my open water swimming and swim technique coaching sessions or other services please reach out.

What do my clients say?

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★★★★★

Josh is a fantastic coach! Through a couple one-on-ones and a group swim, he’s helped me loads with stroke. I’ve tried a lot of other swim coaches and Josh is easy to talk with, very down-to-earth, and gives helpful advice and cues…with good drills to boot! Can’t recommend enough!

★★★★★

Josh has given me so much confidence in the open water. I am a complete beginner and have a fear of the deep. By lesson 2 I was swimming beyond where my feet could touch the ground. Josh is very calm and encouraging. I would thoroughly recommend him as a coach. Thanks Josh.

★★★★★

Josh is an amazing swim coach, who saved my life once when I had a dark moment in the murky depths of Ullswater lake. As a swim coach his calm and reassuring nature instantly puts you at ease. He is an experienced and highly motivational coach that will expertly guide you out of your comfort zone, he will open up a whole new world for you in the water.

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