Who we are
Bluefins was founded to make swimming accessible and enjoyable for all, combining expert teaching with a warm, community feel.
Who we are
Bluefins was founded to make swimming accessible and enjoyable for all, combining expert teaching with a warm, community feel.
Welcome to Bluefins
Welcome to Bluefins
Bluefins is a new, innovative and fun concept, with community at its core, based in the market town of Ringwood. Offering fantastic weekly swimming lessons for all ages and needs, top class STA aquatic training courses, birthday parties, community space and meeting room for hire and a locally sourced cafe, serving up some delicious refreshments - it is your one stop shop, with a welcoming, local feel.
Bluefins is a new, innovative and fun concept, with community at its core, based in the market town of Ringwood. Offering fantastic weekly swimming lessons for all ages and needs, top class STA aquatic training courses, birthday parties, community space and meeting room for hire and a locally sourced cafe, serving up some delicious refreshments - it is your one stop shop, with a welcoming, local feel.
Our story
Our story
After several years of running our individual swim schools in Poole and Southampton, hiring pools to facilitate our lessons, it was clear that we were each facing the same barriers, sometimes prohibiting our swimmers from having the optimum lesson experience. We would always discuss our vision of what would make the ideal environment for swimming lessons for children and parents alike, and after years of hard work, Bluefins was born!
After several years of running our individual swim schools in Poole and Southampton, hiring pools to facilitate our lessons, it was clear that we were each facing the same barriers, sometimes prohibiting our swimmers from having the optimum lesson experience. We would always discuss our vision of what would make the ideal environment for swimming lessons for children and parents alike, and after years of hard work, Bluefins was born!
Why it matters
It is vital to both of us, that children’s swimming lessons are accessible to all, that the weekly visit to your swim school is not the ‘dreaded club,’ where changing rooms are below par, bringing siblings along is inconvenient, or you melt into a puddle on poolside, not to mention having no coffee to get you through!
Imagine a space where teacher consistency is key, good quality lessons are accessible, you are met with a warm welcome and your child is not just a number. Imagine having a facility where you can finally pick up those lessons as an adult to overcome your fear or tweak that technique, or a venue where home educated children are cherished during school hours and SEN provision is as important as mainstream.
1,000+
Hours in the water
100%
Confidence & fun
What makes us different
What makes us different
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Purpose-built pool designed for comfort and safety
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Purpose-built pool designed for comfort and safety
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Personalised lessons for every age and ability
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Personalised lessons for every age and ability
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Qualified, caring teachers who know every swimmer
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Qualified, caring teachers who know every swimmer
Meet the team
Meet the team
Here at Bluefins, we are incredibly proud of our fantastic team - with passion, continual professional development and a love of what we do!
Here at Bluefins, we are incredibly proud of our fantastic team - with passion, continual professional development and a love of what we do!
Co-founder & director
Hi, I'm Anna, co-founder and director at Bluefins. I have been teaching for 15 years, where I have taught babies from 8 weeks old through to adults in their 80's. I love seeing swimmers achieve something they didn't believe was possible, and watching them learn new skills and feel so confident in themselves! When I am not busy at Bluefins, tutoring swim teachers or taking lessons, you will find me with my husband, our two children and our crazy boxer dog, either out on the paddle boards, in the garden and searching for new activities!
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Melissa. I’m a mum of two and a primary school teacher turned swim instructor. I love helping children grow in confidence and enjoy every splash. When I’m not in the pool, you’ll find me exploring the New Forest, at the beach, or reading with a coffee in hand.
Passionate swim teacher
Hello! I am Nathan. I did swimming with all my family leading up to teaching swimming, it first started with my brothers then my cousin then me! Spare time is now mostly looking after the baby or watching shows and movies.
Passionate swim teacher
Heya! My name is Bea I am a swim teacher, surf instructor, scuba diver and RNLI lifeguard. I absolutely love the water and all types of water activities, I am an ex GB reserve for the Olympic team (open water). I love passing down my passion of the water to younger children, especially when they learn a skill and are happy in themselves, that’s when I’m the proudest, it’s such an achievement! It makes me feel so happy when children feel safe and confident in the water. When I am not in the water you will find me walking my dogs, eating pesto pasta and drinking coffee!
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Gemma! I’m a swim teacher who loves helping children feel confident, safe, and happy. I have a calm, supportive approach, especially helpful for those “I’m not getting in!” moments we all know too well. When I’m not at the pool, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family on our sailing boat or out walking my dog. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors and by the water. My goal is to make lessons fun, relaxed, and full of encouragement, helping every child build confidence at their own pace.
Co-founder & director
Hi, I’m Sophie, co-founder of Bluefins. Growing up with a swim-teacher mum, swimming has always been part of my life. I’ve been teaching for many years and now train new teachers too, bringing my own learning experiences into every lesson. I can’t wait to welcome you to Bluefins!
Passionate swim teacher
Hello! My name is Beth. My first job was in a pool because I love swimming and water activities. I really enjoyed it and I instantly knew I wanted to train as a swimming teacher! My favourite thing about teaching is definitely the variety of pool toys. There are so many different games and activities that can be used to grow water confidence and strengthen swimming ability. My lessons are always progressive and fun through using a range of different activities. All my lessons are inclusive and individual to every child’s skills and abilities. I love to see the growth in confidence grow in all the children each week! During my spare time I enjoy a range of sports and love spending time with my friends and family.
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Beth. I recently moved to Hampshire from Devon, where I loved surfing, paddle boarding, and swimming in the sea. I’m passionate about sport, from gymnastics to running, and love spending time with friends, family, and exploring new places.
Passionate swim teacher
My name is Emma! I am an ex-national swimmer and swimming is my passion! I've been a dedicated swim instructor for the past 25 years, sharing my passion for swimming and water safety with students of all ages. Guiding beginners through their first strokes and helping advanced swimmers refine their techniques has been a rewarding experience. My goal is to foster a love for swimming while ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Passionate swim teacher
Hi im Rachel, ive been swim teaching for about 10 years. I got into swim teaching due to my love of water and used to compete when I was younger. I am qualified in many areas as a swimming teacher - parent and baby, SEN and mermaid lessons. Swim teaching gives me soo much joy helping others find confidence in the water. If I'm not teaching I'm with my family on dog walks, camping or horse riding.
Co-founder & director
Hi, I'm Anna, co-founder and director at Bluefins. I have been teaching for 15 years, where I have taught babies from 8 weeks old through to adults in their 80's. I love seeing swimmers achieve something they didn't believe was possible, and watching them learn new skills and feel so confident in themselves! When I am not busy at Bluefins, tutoring swim teachers or taking lessons, you will find me with my husband, our two children and our crazy boxer dog, either out on the paddle boards, in the garden and searching for new activities!
Co-founder & director
Hi, I’m Sophie, co-founder of Bluefins. Growing up with a swim-teacher mum, swimming has always been part of my life. I’ve been teaching for many years and now train new teachers too, bringing my own learning experiences into every lesson. I can’t wait to welcome you to Bluefins!
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Melissa. I’m a mum of two and a primary school teacher turned swim instructor. I love helping children grow in confidence and enjoy every splash. When I’m not in the pool, you’ll find me exploring the New Forest, at the beach, or reading with a coffee in hand.
Passionate swim teacher
Hello! My name is Beth. My first job was in a pool because I love swimming and water activities. I really enjoyed it and I instantly knew I wanted to train as a swimming teacher! My favourite thing about teaching is definitely the variety of pool toys. There are so many different games and activities that can be used to grow water confidence and strengthen swimming ability. My lessons are always progressive and fun through using a range of different activities. All my lessons are inclusive and individual to every child’s skills and abilities. I love to see the growth in confidence grow in all the children each week! During my spare time I enjoy a range of sports and love spending time with my friends and family.
Passionate swim teacher
Hello! I am Nathan. I did swimming with all my family leading up to teaching swimming, it first started with my brothers then my cousin then me! Spare time is now mostly looking after the baby or watching shows and movies.
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Beth. I recently moved to Hampshire from Devon, where I loved surfing, paddle boarding, and swimming in the sea. I’m passionate about sport, from gymnastics to running, and love spending time with friends, family, and exploring new places.
Passionate swim teacher
Heya! My name is Bea I am a swim teacher, surf instructor, scuba diver and RNLI lifeguard. I absolutely love the water and all types of water activities, I am an ex GB reserve for the Olympic team (open water). I love passing down my passion of the water to younger children, especially when they learn a skill and are happy in themselves, that’s when I’m the proudest, it’s such an achievement! It makes me feel so happy when children feel safe and confident in the water. When I am not in the water you will find me walking my dogs, eating pesto pasta and drinking coffee!
Passionate swim teacher
My name is Emma! I am an ex-national swimmer and swimming is my passion! I've been a dedicated swim instructor for the past 25 years, sharing my passion for swimming and water safety with students of all ages. Guiding beginners through their first strokes and helping advanced swimmers refine their techniques has been a rewarding experience. My goal is to foster a love for swimming while ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Passionate swim teacher
Hi, I’m Gemma! I’m a swim teacher who loves helping children feel confident, safe, and happy. I have a calm, supportive approach, especially helpful for those “I’m not getting in!” moments we all know too well. When I’m not at the pool, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family on our sailing boat or out walking my dog. I’m happiest when I’m outdoors and by the water. My goal is to make lessons fun, relaxed, and full of encouragement, helping every child build confidence at their own pace.
Passionate swim teacher
Hi im Rachel, ive been swim teaching for about 10 years. I got into swim teaching due to my love of water and used to compete when I was younger. I am qualified in many areas as a swimming teacher - parent and baby, SEN and mermaid lessons. Swim teaching gives me soo much joy helping others find confidence in the water. If I'm not teaching I'm with my family on dog walks, camping or horse riding.
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Where to find us?
First lesson free!
Where to find us?
First lesson free!