John Coningham-Rolls
Known to many as JCR, John has been organising and planning swim trips worldwide since the first ever swimming holiday back in 2001. As well as scoping out the most beautiful and undiscovered places to swim, John has a unique ability to help and encourage people to achieve their own personal goals. Having completed solo swims of the English Channel, Manhattan Island and Lake Zurich, as well as half and full Ironmans and marathons in the UK and the USA, John has used his own personal experience in swimming and triathlon to make the seemingly unattainable challenge for many become a reality.
John is also the Vice President of International Winter Swimming Association and continues to advise and help select the host venue of this popular biannual championship.
I come across individuals time and time again who are punching below their weight. I think it’s partly our job to help people realise how much potential they have as swimmers. I’ve had numerous guests over the years who have started as complete swimming newbies, and gone on to do really incredible swims. The boundaries to entry are so minimal – swimming really is a hobby open to all – and it’s always a delight to help people make the most of it.