Get Grenada Swimming successfully completed its 12th year of swim weeks last Saturday, thanks to the dedication and hard work of site supervisors, swim instructors, sponsors, volunteers, and friends. Their collective efforts have made this event possible year after year.
Free swim lessons across Grenada
As in previous years, free swim lessons were offered throughout Grenada for adults and children aged five and older. The lessons took place at 15 venues, stretching from Sauteurs to Grand Anse Beach to Carriacou.
Silversands Management’s Support
Management from Silversands expressed their enthusiasm, stating: “Naguib Sawiris and Silversands are delighted to be able to support Deb Eastwood and Get Grenada Swimming as they continue their outstanding work teaching children to swim and be safe in the water. Over the 12 years of this programme, they have probably saved many lives by teaching young people to swim at our beautiful beaches by giving them a new level of competence. We thank them all for their excellent and much-needed work.”
Overcoming challenges in Carriacou
Deb Eastwood, director of Get Grenada Swimming, highlighted a significant challenge at Carriacou, where over 30 swimmers signed up just 2 days before the event, but only one instructor was available. At the last minute, 2 volunteers from Grenada travelled on the Osprey to assist for the week. This teamwork resulted in teaching 55 swimmers — the highest number ever for a Carriacou swim week.
CPR Training: A unique addition
This year’s swim lessons included a special “hands-only” CPR training session at Camerhogne Park, which was well received by both students and adults.
Thanks to sponsors
Deb Eastwood extended gratitude to Silversands (major sponsor), Budget Marine, True Blue Bay Resort, Ting/Star Malt, Spice Island Marine, Acado, Flow, Pure Grenada, and Waggy-T for their support.
Upcoming events
The next Learn to Swim Week is scheduled for 6–10 July and will be sponsored by Sandals. Individuals can sign up now at www.getgrenadaswimming.com.
Ongoing free swim lessons
Free swim lessons will continue on Saturdays at the following locations:
- Birchgrove – St Andrew (Mello’s Complex). Lovell Alexander 416-1226
- Cabier Beach – Crochu, St Andrew. Abigail Fletcher 449-6091
- Carriacou – Paradise Beach. Sophia Ireland 535-6992
- Grand Anse – Umbrella’s Restaurant. Deb Eastwood 404-5237 (9 am–11 am)
- Grand Mal Beach – Across from SOG. Kevin Phillips 421-1835 (10 am–12 am)
- Grenada Marine, Corinth – Catherine John 459-2393 at 9 am
- Grenville – Telescope Beach. Francis Williams 449-3773
- Gouyave – St John, near Fish Market. Sharm Ashton 422-9893 (12 pm–2 pm)
- Paraclete – Lime House. Kester Roberts 403-6358
- Sauteurs – St Patrick Breakwater. Nixon Edwards 537-3035 (9 am–11 am)
For more information, visit www.getgrenadaswimming.com, contact Deb Eastwood at 404-5237 or email [email protected].
