14/05/2026
On any given day, at any time of year, you may spot Teignmouth-based Karen Marshall Outdoor Swim Coach sea swimming along the stretch of coast covering her hometown, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Coryton Cove and sometimes towards Torquay. She may be swimming for her own enjoyment or coaching – which can vary from those arriving in their swimming costumes for a first dip to fully wet-suited triathletes… 🏊🏻♀️🏊🏻♂️🏊🏻
Karen started swimming in the sea when she moved to Devon about 12 years ago, then completing her open water swim coaching qualification in 2020. “Over time I’d seen people get into a bit of trouble in the water and realised that sometimes there was real danger. There were moments when I felt a bit out of my depth - literally - trying to help. I wanted to understand things properly, both from a safety and technique perspective,” she explains.
Read our full interview with Karen in our May issue, out now!
💡 View the content of a One Mag edition you don’t receive on our website, link in bio 💡