Highlands-based · UK-wide remote support
MEET SARAH
Who I am & what I do
I’m Sarah Wiseman, the person behind Beyond the Water.
Based in the Scottish Highlands, I support training providers, venues, event organisers and swimmers.
My work brings together open-water safety consultancy, STA training, internal quality assurance (IQA) and swim piloting - combining practical work on the water with support for the people and systems behind it.
Beyond the Water is deliberately small, so you work directly with me. I provide remote support across the UK, with in-person training and on-water work from the Highlands.
Qualifications & experience
NEBOSH-qualified
A foundation in health and safety, applied to practical operations.
STA training delivery
Swimming teaching and open-water qualifications delivered through an STA-approved training centre.
IQA & standardisation
Sampling, assessor support and consistent assessment standards.
Operational safety
Safety planning for venues, events and long-distance swims.
How I work
Planning for real conditions
Plans that account for people, changing conditions and the decisions teams need to make.
Clear, usable documentation
Risk assessments and operating procedures that reflect how your venue or event actually runs.
Learning from experience
Turning incidents, near misses and feedback into practical improvements.
