Couch to Cold Water Course with Ice Swimming Champion Torsie Morley

Expert cold water coaching on the Kent coast

Learn how to navigate cold water properly from someone who’s competed at the highest levels. Ice Swimming Champion Torsie will take you from complete beginner to cold water confident in just three months, safely, expertly, and with a supportive community cheering you on.

Cold water swimming is having a moment, but doing it properly requires more than just willpower. It requires knowledge, technique, and the kind of guidance you can only get from someone who’s mastered the art of extreme cold exposure.

Why Learn from an Ice Swimming Champion?

As a competitive Ice Swimming Champion and qualified Cold Water Coach, Torsie has spent years training her body and mind to thrive in conditions most people can’t imagine. She’s not just read about cold water therapy, she’s lived it at elite competition level.

But here’s what sets her apart: she remembers what it felt like to be a beginner. Her approach is supportive, science-based, and laser-focused on building your confidence at your own pace. She’ll teach you the breathing techniques, safety protocols, and mental strategies that competitive swimmers use, adapted for real people starting their journey.

This is coaching you simply can’t get anywhere else on the Kent coast.

What You’ll Learn

Over three months, Torsie will guide you through a progressive programme designed to build both physical tolerance and mental resilience.

15th May Session 1 – Introduction to Cold Water Your first controlled exposure under expert supervision. Starting with just one minute in the galvanised bath, Torsie will teach you proper breathing techniques, how to manage the cold shock response, and safe exit protocols. You’ll alternate between cold plunges and wood-fired sauna three times, learning to trust your body’s incredible ability to adapt, with someone who truly understands the physiology watching over you.

19th June Session 2 – Building Confidence  As your tolerance grows, we’ll extend your time to two minutes and Torsie will dive deeper into the science behind what’s happening in your body. This is where her championship experience really shines, she’ll cover post-dip care, proper dressing techniques, and the health and safety essentials every swimmer needs to know. The kind of insider knowledge that takes most people years to learn.

10th July Session 3 – Your First Sea Swim The moment it all comes together. After working up to three minutes in the bath, Torsie will take you into the actual sea for your first supervised open water experience. You’ll learn her personal packing routine, how to avoid post-dip brain fog, and master the recovery techniques she uses after competition swims.

Finish with the confidence to continue independently.

What Sets This Course Apart

Elite-level expertise made accessible
Learn ice water techniques and safety protocols from competitive swimming, adapted for everyday enthusiasts.

Small group coaching
Maximum 12 participants means Torsie can give you proper individual attention, correct your technique, and adapt the programme to your needs.

Progressive structure
Each session builds on the last, giving your body time to adapt properly between monthly sessions- the same approach elite athletes use.

Real open water experience
Most courses keep you in controlled environments. Torsie takes you into the actual sea, teaching you to handle real conditions with confidence.

Ongoing community
Join a community of graduates who continue their cold water journey together on the Kent coast.

What’s Included

• 3 x 1hr 15min expert-led sessions (one per month)
• Personal coaching from Ice Swimming Champion Torsie
• Small group size (maximum 12 participants)
• Access to wood-fired sauna, cold plunge barrels and galvanised baths

Course Details

Dates: Starting Friday 15th May
Time: 8:00pm – 9:15pm
Duration: 3 sessions (1 per month: May, June, July)
Location: Sea Scrub Sauna, Kent Whitstable
Group Size: Maximum 12 participants
Price: £120 for the complete course

Who This Course Is For

• Complete beginners wanting to learn safely
• Anyone who’s been intimidated by cold plunging
• People looking to build mental resilience
• Those wanting to learn proper technique from the start
• Wild swimming enthusiasts wanting championship-level coaching
• Anyone interested in the health benefits of cold water immersion and contrast therapy

Please note: Participants must be 16+ and comfortable in water. Not suitable during pregnancy or for those with certain cardiovascular conditions. Contact us if you have any medical concerns.

Ready to Learn from the Best?

Spaces are limited to just 12 participants to ensure everyone receives proper coaching and attention from Torsie.

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Any Worries? Contact us at [email protected]

“The cold water is always going to be there. The only question is whether you’ll be brave enough to meet it- and learn how to do it properly.” – Torsie