Grenadians can learn to swim for free at the upcoming Sandals Foundation National Learn to Swim Week, which kicks off this Monday, July 2023, and runs through Friday.
130 swim instructors will be at 19 locations throughout Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique, offering free beginner swimming lessons to children (ages 5 and up), adults, and senior citizens. Lessons will be 45 minutes long and start on the hour between 9 am to 12 pm each day.
The Get Grenada Swimming initiative is hosted by the Grenada Youth Adventurers and has so far taught 10,000 people to swim. Deb Eastwood, the Director of the non-profit organisation Grenada Youth Adventurers, stated, “There are many reasons to swim. Besides being fun and even relaxing, it has many health benefits. It is an excellent way to work your entire body and cardiovascular system. An hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running, without the impact on your bones and joints. This is really important for seniors who may have arthritis or other conditions. Swimming increases your heart rate without stressing your body, tones muscles, and builds strength and endurance. It also boosts confidence and self-esteem as individuals become more comfortable and proficient in the water.”
Grenadians of all ages will have the chance to learn a life-saving skill thanks to the support of the Sandals Foundation.
To register or volunteer to teach for the Sandals Foundation National Learn to Swim Week, please visit getgrenadaswimming.com or contact Deb Eastwood at [email protected] or 404-5237.
Locations & Contact Information
St George
- BBC Beach, Morne Rouge – David Doyle, 414-1396
- Grand Anse Beach
- In front of the Catholic Church, Deb Eastwood, 404-5237
- Camerhogne Park, Alex Calderon, 423-0855
- Umbrella’s Restaurant, Deb Eastwood, 404-5237
- Grand Mal Beach, across from SOG, Go Cool Steps – Kevin Phillips, 421-1835
- Good Hope Pool, St Pauls – Phil Vermiglio, 456-7481
- True Blue Bay Resort, True Blue – Tammy Geer, 423-3052
St David
- Grenada Marine, Corinth – Catherine John, 459-2393
St Andrew
- Mello’s Complex, Birchgrove – Lovell Alexander, 416-1226
- Cabier Beach, Crochu – Abigail Fletcher, 449-6091
- Telescope Beach – Carrisa Gibbs, 414-2775
St Patrick
- Bathway Beach – Nixon Edwards, 537-3035
- Sauteurs Breakwater – Mekhela Quashie, 534-7749
St Mark
- Waltham Beach – Korah Ashby, 410-0208
St John
- Near Fish Market – Sharm Ashton, 422-9893
Carriacou
- Paradise Beach – Ruthlyn Andrew, 418-3355
Petite Martinique
- Morang Beach – Mary Benjamin, 418-2261
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