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Our Coaches

We are high-level athletes who live swimming and freediving not as activities, but as a way of life.
Our approach goes beyond technique.

​We bring together physical performance, mental clarity, and a deep respect for the environment

to offer a complete and meaningful introduction to open water.​

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Valentino Barilli
  • Open water expert & lifelong waterman

  • Ancient swimmer and monofin long-distance competitor

  • Freediving instructor and Swiss champion, founder of Apnea Club Nyon

  • Mental coach for apnea, and equalisation specialist. 

  • Professional lifeguard with expert-level rescue and open water safety experience

  • Water is a passion, open water is home.

  • Water as a space of presence

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Marc Mamane
  • Sports Coach fitness instructor.

  • Passionate about movement, water and human potential.

  • Former professional lifeguard with strong experience in open water safety.

  • I Guide people to develop strength, awareness and confidence through movement.

  • Movement is my lifestyle

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Andrés Carnevali
  • Former national-level swimmer (Venezuela, 1988 generation) 

  • Former instructor and member of the Cercle des Nageurs de Nyon

  • Professional lifeguard with expert-level rescue and open water safety experience

  • Master category triathlete and open water swimmer, active in endurance sports

  • Passionate about helping others grow through sport and water.

Structured training

Real conditions

Total confidence in the water

Stay connected:  openwater.ch@gmail.com

 

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