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WHAT

Dip Advisor is an outdoor swim guiding company offering swim experiences in wild, beautiful and open water locations with no pressure to swim any distance or style. Swim for the love of it, swim slow and enjoy a different kind of adventure. Don’t know where to dip your toe, leap in or float? Dip Advisor offers swimming experiences, special events, guided swims and bespoke packages.
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WHO

Ella Foote is the Dip Advisor. Ella is an experienced outdoor swimmer, certified RLSS Open Water Lifeguard, STA Open Water Coach, STA Swim Teacher and swimming journalist. An intrepid swim explorer, she is constantly seeking out new rivers, lakes, ponds, seas and pools to plunge into. She is Editor at Outdoor Swimmer magazine, event speaker, year-round outdoor swimmer and happy doing distance or dips.
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WHY

As more people take to the water to discover the joy of swimming outdoors, more and more people got in touch with Ella through social media to ask to be taken for a swim. As an experienced swimmer, with respect for the water, Ella wanted to find a way to share her love of swimming in a safe and joyful way. Dip Advisor was created to help people find the water in a relaxed way.
 

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BEGINNERS


Short swimming sessions helping you get into the water. Various locations across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. You can book a one-to-one session, bring a friend or book onto a group session. They are designed to help you find your way into the water in a relaxed and safe environment. These sessions are not swimming lessons, you need to be able to swim and be happy treading water.

LATEST SWIMS

GUIDED SWIMS


Swimming half-day or full-day adventures and experiences. Various locations. Book a one-to-one session, bring a friend or book onto a group session. A chance to explore swimming spots and locations. Swim down a river, walk to a secluded swim spot or enjoy a dip in unusual swimming spots. Discover some of Ella’s favourite swimming spots and swim some of Ella’s special swim journeys.

LATEST SWIMS

There are no upcoming swims.

SPECIAL SWIMS


Join special event swims. Look at the event calendar and book a place. Make a flower crown before plunging into the water to swim like a water nymph. Take part in a riverside yoga class and then float on your back to finish off your immersion in nature. Love cake, how about a swim followed by afternoon tea? These little events will be listed throughout the year, ensure you’re signed up to the newsletter to be the first to know.

LATEST SWIMS

BESPOKE SWIMS


Always wanted to swim through the arch at Durdle Door in Dorset? Or how about swim down the river Thames and stop for a pub lunch? Maybe you have spotted a patch of water you want to explore. Want to treat a friend, group or buy a special swim gift? Let Dip Advisor put together a package just for you.

FIND OUT MORE...

Email: hello@thedipadvisor.co.uk

WHAT PEOPLE SAY...

SIAN

"I couldn't understand why anybody would chose to swim in anything that isn't heated, transparent and sanitised. But that changed. It was the most exhilarating, invigorating and rejuvenating thing I have done in years."

SOPHIE

"My only criticism of going for a dip with Ella, is that you can't bottle up the feeling to drink later when you need a pick-me-up. Magical. Nourishing. Just so good."

ROSIE

"I absolutely loved my swim at Durdle Door with Ella. I felt completely safe and supported - Ella had fully researched tides, water levels, our swimming capabilities and safety so we could just get in and have a lot of fun!"

ROGER

"I love swimming outdoors, but I don't always know where to get in or how to find swim spots. Ella discovers places I never knew were there or special spots that are unique. I often book Ella to plan a day of swimming."

SPEAKING

Life in and out of the water

Ella Foote is a journalist, writer, editor and year-round outdoor swimmer. She has over a decade of experience leading high performing editorial and communication teams, has written for national newspapers and magazines, been interviewed on popular podcasts and appeared on radio and television. Ella speaks at a range of events, telling watery tales, sharing adventure, discussing body image issues and mental health hot topics. She strives to break down barriers, challenge ideas and champions just doing it anyway. The love of swimming and storytelling takes her all over the country, meeting a variety of people, from all different backgrounds. Whether you are a school, community group, business or running an event - Ella's experience from life in and out of the water can motivate, inspire, energise and entertain all kinds of audiences.

For more information and rates, email hello@thedipadvisor.co.uk

"I’ve been a fan of Ella’s for some time and invited her to talk the team about how we can challenge ourselves in order to inspire new creative thinking. Everyone loved her warmth, easy manner and passion."
Zoe Collins, Chief Content Officer, Jamie Oliver Ltd
"Ella was engaging and inspirational, as well as being friendly, approachable and funny. She is a gifted story teller, while drawing on hilarious personal anecdotes and using these to deliver uplifting messages."
Bex Knight, Events Coordinator, Girlguiding

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