Our Programmes

  • WaveMakers – youth leadership programs

  • Ripple Effect – adult retreats that fund the mission

  • Global Flow – international swim safety & outreach

WaveMakers – Youth Leadership

Become a WaveMaker
Wild swimming. Leadership. Lifesaving impact

WaveMakers is a youth leadership journey that empowers 16–25-year-olds to become water safety educators, open-water ambassadors, and global changemakers. Through immersive UK-based weekends and skill-building sessions, participants grow their confidence, purpose, and power — in and out of the water.

What You’ll Do:

  • Learn open water swimming and safety basics

  • Develop leadership and facilitation skills

  • Work in teams on purpose-driven projects

  • Train to teach lifesaving skills in the UK and abroad

  • Option to join global outreach through Bold Waters: Global Flow

Perfect For:

  • Young people aged 16–25

  • Curious, open-minded, and ready to lead

  • No swim experience necessary — just courage

Why It Matters:

Most drowning deaths happen in open water. Most are preventable. You could be the difference.

Ripple Effect – Adult Retreats

Find your stillness. Fund their safety.
Wild swim weekends that reconnect you to water — and a wider purpose.

Ripple Effect is a series of deeply restorative retreats designed for adults who want to recharge, reconnect, and give back. From lakeside immersion to quiet reflection, our retreats offer meaningful rest — while funding lifesaving swim education for youth and communities worldwide.

What’s Included:

  • Guided wild swims + wellbeing practices

  • Expert facilitation + nourishing group space

  • Beautiful natural settings

  • Simple, comfortable accommodation + food

  • Built-in donation: part of every booking funds youth training + outreach

This is For You If:

  • You want to pause, reflect, and reconnect

  • You care about global equity and safety

  • You believe healing and action go hand-in-hand

Global Flow – International Impact

Swim Safety. Global Solidarity. Sustainable Change.

Bold Waters: Global Flow partners with communities in high-risk regions to share water safety education, open-water awareness, and swim instruction. We work collaboratively with local schools, leaders, and youth to reduce drowning and build community-led solutions that last.

How It Works:

  • We train UK-based youth leaders (WaveMakers)

  • We partner with schools + NGOs abroad

  • We co-deliver local swim education programs

  • We build leadership capacity on both sides

  • We prioritize sustainability and equity

Looking for:

  • Global partners, schools, and NGOs

  • UK swim instructors + support crew

  • Funders + aligned brands

  • Storytellers, documentarians, translators

Ripple Effect Retreats – Pilot Overview

Overview
Ripple Effect Retreats are immersive, nature-based experiences designed for individuals seeking clarity, perspective, and personal growth — while contributing to wider social impact.

Our 2-day pilot retreat combines wild swimming, guided reflection, and time in nature to help participants reset, build resilience, and gain practical tools for wellbeing. Whether you're new to outdoor swimming or looking to reconnect with yourself and others, this retreat offers a meaningful and energising break.

What Sets Us Apart

  • We make wild swimming accessible to individuals from all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in outdoor spaces.

  • Our retreats directly support Bold Waters’ community programmes, helping fund youth leadership and water safety initiatives.

  • We focus on safety, structure, and depth — this is a purposeful experience grounded in real outcomes, not trends.

Key Elements

  • Safe, instructor-led wild swimming for all levels

  • Group workshops on reflection, personal direction, and wellbeing strategies

  • Nature immersion with a focus on simplicity, balance, and mental clarity

  • Shared accommodation, nourishing meals, and a supportive community

  • A retreat with purpose — your participation contributes to wider social impact

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Together, we can make waves.