About Navavo
Founded in London with a commitment to developing swimmers of all abilities through structured, evidence-based instruction
Our Story
Navavo began in 2015 when our founder, a former competitive swimmer with 12 years of racing experience, recognized a gap in accessible, personalized swim instruction across London. Starting with just five students at a community pool in Islington, we focused on building proper technique from the ground up rather than rushing through arbitrary milestones.
Over the past eight years, we have expanded to work with over 300 swimmers annually, from children taking their first strokes to adults training for open water events. Our approach remains unchanged: assess each swimmer's current abilities, identify specific areas for improvement, and create a training plan that addresses their individual needs.
Our Mission
We provide swimming instruction that emphasizes safety, proper biomechanics, and measurable progress. Every session is designed to build competence in the water through repetition, feedback, and gradual skill development. Whether you are learning to float for the first time or refining your stroke efficiency for distance swimming, our programs are structured around your current level and specific objectives.
Our vision extends beyond teaching strokes. We aim to create confident, capable swimmers who understand water safety principles and can apply their skills in various aquatic environments. This includes pool swimming, open water navigation, and emergency response techniques that every swimmer should know.
Safety First
All instruction follows ASA guidelines with certified lifeguards present. We maintain a 1:4 coach-to-student ratio for beginners and conduct regular safety assessments of pool facilities.
Technical Precision
Each stroke is broken down into component parts: body position, breathing pattern, arm recovery, and kick timing. We use video analysis to identify inefficiencies and track improvements over time.
Measurable Progress
Students receive quarterly assessments documenting distance capabilities, stroke efficiency metrics, and technique scores across all four competitive strokes plus survival skills.