Who we are?
Tom and Ben met way back in the early 2000s, whilst both beach lifeguarding in the Newquay area of north Cornwall, eventually working a season together on Watergate Beach, 2003. They became good friends and whilst they now live in different countries, remain in close contact. Amongst lots of business interests, Ben runs a successful tow float company. Tom runs Sea Swim Cornwall, a swimming activities company, from west Cornwall.
TOM
“I worked as a beach lifeguard in both Cornwall and Sydney for a number of years during my late teens and early 20s before formally studying photography and moving back to Cornwall. I now coach open water swimmers, run Sea Swim Cornwall and keenly compete in a series of both water polo and open water swimming events”.
Life Before Sea Swim Cornwall
“As an 8 year old I took to swimming a little late but soon caught up, eventually representing Cornwall throughout the country for around 5 years. Then at the age of 15 I tried my hand at Surf Life Saving and managed to win back-to-back Cornish and national run-swim-run titles.
In my late teens I discovered water polo, which – along with open water swimming – continues to satisfy my inner competitive streak!”
From time to time the Sea Swim Cornwall team also set fairly crazy, marathon style charity swims/challenges. These well and truly keep us motivated!
Beach lifeguarding seasons 11
Run Sea Swim Cornwall for 10 years
BEN
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