SK Seals Swim School was set up by Sarah Knapman in 2008. Sarah has been passionate about swimming ever since her introduction to the world of competitive swimming some 25 years ago (at Smiths Swim Squad with Fred Bagshaw). 

Sarah spends most of her spare time swimming in the pool or sea and when she is not doing that she is either watching, teaching or thinking about swimming! Sarah’s teaching experience spans 20 years and includes both children and adults, from beginners to club level.

Sarah holds the ASA full swimming teaching qualification (level 2) as well as the ASA Adult and Child qualification (required for teaching under 4s). Sarah also has a current National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers, including Infant Life Support (lifesaving qualification). Jane Thomas also teaches for SK Seals. Jane is a keen swimmer and trains regularly both in the pool and sea. Jane has been involved in teaching swimming for many years. She has recently retired from her main job flying with BA and is now looking to add to her swimming teaching qualifications. Jane holds the ASA level 1 swimming teaching certificate and will be taking her level 2 early 2010. She also holds the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and is a fully trained first aider.