How much training do I need to do?

If you have to train to go on holiday, then it's probably not a holiday - you are just going somewhere different to train, and that is fine. We do holidays, which can still be active and strenuous and enjoyable, or they can be lazy and relaxed, chilled out, and enjoyable.

It is a holiday, not a training camp. More than that, it is YOUR swimming holiday.

You need to swim as far as you want to swim. We do have some journey swims, but there are always options if you do not fancy the whole trip.

If you prefer to stay in standing depth water, and enjoy floating about - then that is fine with us. If you want us to help you build your water confidence to go swimming out into the deep dark waters, then all you have to do is ask. If you would prefer to borrow our kit, and go for a little snorkel or kayak, then that is fine with us. Enjoy yourself, you are on holiday.

How far do I need to be able to swim?

It is a holiday, and more than that, it is YOUR swimming holiday.

You need to swim as far as you want to swim.

If you prefer to stay in standing depth water, and enjoy floating about - then that is fine with us. If you want us to help you build your water confidence to go swimming out into the deep dark waters, then all you have to do is ask.

Yes, there is a group, and inevitably there will be mixed abilities - but as long as you are enjoying yourself, who cares if the guy with gills and fins is off doing laps of Ireland. (I should say - we care obviously, as we will be making sure he is safe; just as we are making sure you are safe - but that is not your concern, you are on holiday)

What is your swimmer:guide ratio?

All holidays will be run with a minimum of two qualified and experienced guides. We put an initial cap of 8 swimmers per holiday. However, if there is sufficient demand, we will bring in a third guide and go up to a maximum of 14 swimmers. We take your safety seriously.

We like to keep things small, we know this dents our profits, but part of the fun and the pleasure of the holidays (for us) is getting to know YOU. We don't want to turn up with coach loads of people, and for you to be an unknown face in the crowd.

Particularly for those of you who want to improve swim technique, or build confidence in open water - small groups, means more personal attention from us. More personal attention from us, means that you improve at a faster rate. Simple as that. That is why we keep the group sizes small.

How many people swim in a group?

All holidays will be run with a minimum of two qualified and experienced guides. We put an initial cap of 8 swimmers per holiday. However, if there is sufficient demand, we will bring in a third guide and go up to a maximum of 14 swimmers. We take your safety seriously.

We like to keep things small, we know this dents our profits, but part of the fun and the pleasure of the holidays (for us) is getting to know YOU. We don't want to turn up with coach loads of people, and for you to be an unknown face in the crowd.

Particularly for those of you who want to improve swim technique, or build confidence in open water - small groups, means more personal attention from us. More personal attention from us, means that you improve at a faster rate. Simple as that. That is why we keep the group sizes small.

I have a friend who likes the idea of outdoor swimming but has not done much and is pretty nervous. They are worried that they might upset the group if they only want to be in for a quick dip...

I think that they should come and swim with us.

First time Dan and Gabs went swimming together she said to him “er do you mind if I swim quite close? I don’t really like it when I can’t see the bottom”.

See, if Dan knows Gabs is a bit nervous then he can bear it in mind, but if she does not tell him then maybe she would have got all freaked out and not ever swam again.

Nearly everyone we swim with says they are ”not good enough“ or “not fast enough”. Good enough for what? Fast enough for what?

It is your holiday, you go as fast or slow as you want to!

Do I need to bring my ducky arm bands?

Most assuredly, yes.

I'm not a great swimmer, I'm not sure this is for me...

OK, but you are clearly enthusiastic and interested, otherwise you would not be reading this page!

It is your holiday, and so if you let us know what you are interested in doing - we will tailor the swims to that.

Members of the Gone Swimming team are qualified swim teachers, and lifeguard trainers - so there is a lot of experience around. If you want to receive some swim teaching or coaching during your holiday, then all you have to do is ask.

We are not out to terrify anybody, nobody has a good holiday then. Swimming should be fun, and we will do our best to develop your skills in safety, and make sure that you enjoy yourself.

Another option that a few people like to do, is to pop over on the Friday morning, and have a half-day swim coaching session with us before the holiday, just to build confidence and polish stroke technique before the rest of the group arrives.

Do I have to be a really fast swimmer?

No. Simple as that.

In our book, it's not really a holiday if you have to train for it. That would be more of an adventure or an expedition - which can still be awesome fun, trust us. However, this is about holidays, and holidays are about enjoying yourself. We don't do boot-camps (yet).

This is about enjoying swimming outdoors. Not setting a new record for a lap of Anglesey.

The swims are tailored to the groups desires, and most of our swim spots tend to have a few options for people. Longer distances along beaches or round headlands, or exploring secret caves and hidden arches, there's lots to do in North Wales - and not all of it involves swimming at top speed with your head down.

We have a flexible itinerary, and flexible transport options exactly for this reason. Those that wish to swim for a long time, can do. Those that wish to dip in and dip out, can do.

It's your holiday, relax and enjoy it!