Welcome to Qswim Adventure
Find your extraordinary.
Achieve the incredible.
We combine decades of open-water experience with coaching, guidance and a friendly community to give every swimmer the confidence to realise their dream.
Find belief, build your confidence & connection
Open-water swimming has shaped our lives. After decades helping the sport grow across the UK, our focus remains the same: supporting people to achieve their own swimming dreams however ambitious. We have the experience to plan, deliver, and advise on open-water activities worldwide, with safety and experience.
Karen Quartermain
A dedicated swimmer with a passion for inspiring, guiding, and motivating swimmers to feel ready no matter the swim.
Dave Quartermain
An experienced open-water swimmer, organiser, and guide with a passion to support individuals to achieve their dream.
Start your swim journey
Swimming Challenges
Fancy taking on a big challenge but not quite sure how to get there?Find information on Channel swims, world records, qualification requirements and long-distance preparation.
Training plans
Structured short-to long-term training plans, bespoke planning, and complete event packages — all tailored to your goals and experience.
Guided Swims
Guided swim packages in some of the UK’s most stunning open-water locations, delivered with full safety cover and local expertise.
Swim Camps and Other Events
UK-wide sea and lake training camps, triathlons, hike and run events designed to build confidence, endurance and community.
Consultancy
We also offer safety advisory services for media and corporate partners, plus consultancy for those looking to create and deliver their own events.
Featured swim stories
3 Lakes Challenge (England)
“It’s not just the achievement that’s been incredible. It’s been finding a family among other swimmers, who all have each other’s backs.”
Big ideas? Not sure where to start? Book a free kick-start call with Karen
If you’ve got an idea, a dream route, or just a feeling that you’d like to do something extraordinary, Karen can help you shape it into a realistic, safe and achievable plan. On the call, you’ll cover expectations, what’s realistic, and the likely steps needed to get there.
