About us

Why we do what we do

I’ve always loved the sea, I’m happiest when I’m in or around water. I’ve always buzzed after being in the sea but only connected it to the effects of cold-water swimming when I started winter skins swimming in 2018. There’s a whole list of benefits to health & mental health, some of which are only just being discovered.

I’m a volunteer Water Safety Officer for the RNLI and a support worker at Mind Pembrokeshire and have run a beach lifesaving & water safety club since 2007.

My life for the last 20+ years has been exploring Pembrokeshire’s beaches and coastline with my family & friends. We enjoy boating, waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, coasteering, swimming, snorkelling and generally having fun on Pembrokeshire’s many beaches & coves.

After teaching & coaching swimming & lifesaving in pools for over 25yrs, I decided to help more people discover the numerous benefits of cold water swimming.

The Wild Swim Wales Team
Some of the Wild Swim Wales team
WIld Swim Wales team member

Who are we?

Sue Christopher

STA Open Water Swim Coach, RLSS Lifesaving Instructor, ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming Teacher, Adult & Child Swimming Teacher

I’m a lifelong sea lover. I’ve always buzzed after being in the sea but only connected it to the effects of cold-water swimming when I started winter skins swimming 3yrs ago. It’s a natural high that lasts for hours. I am also the volunteer Water Safety Officer at Little & Broad Haven Lifeboat

Freddy Christopher-Barnes

I’m Sue’s oldest son, a keen swimmer am an RNLI beach lifeguard, pool lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor. I’ve been helping run Broad Haven Buccaneers Lifesaving Club with mum since I was 16yrs old and now help with Wild Swim Wales. I’m a health nut and love the outdoors, last year I ran a coastal marathon from Whitesands to Broad Haven.

Travis Christopher-Mullin

I’m Sue’s youngest son and I’m also an RNLI beach lifeguard, pool lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor. I also help to run the lifesaving club and help run quite a lot of sessions for Wild Swim Wales.

I love surfing, coasteering and everything to do with the sea but am usually happiest in a wetsuit in the colder months!