The Orca Swim Trainer
The swim trainer that changes as they learn.
The Orca Swim Trainer is a learn-to-swim suit with 9 removable floats, giving young swimmers support in the water without restricting their freedom to move. As their swimming develops, the support can be gradually reduced.
9 removable floats • Adjustable support
• Freedom to move • Ages 2–6
Support when they need it. Less when they don't.
Inside every Orca are 9 removable buoyancy pads, allowing the level of support to be gradually adjusted as the swimmer develops.
Rather than holding a child in position, the Orca gives them the opportunity to experience their own movement in the water.
Kick. Reach. Turn. Balance. Experiment. Try again.
As their movement, strength and confidence develop, buoyancy can gradually be reduced.
That's what makes Orca different.
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Trunk-centred buoyancy
gives the swimmer support while leaving their arms and legs free.
SUPPORT
How the Orca works
EXPLORE
The swimmer can kick, reach, balance, rotate and discover how their body responds in water.
PROGRESS
As their ability develops, buoyancy can be gradually reduced towards greater independence.
Who is the Orca for?
Every swimmers journey is different
The cautious
swimmer
Needs time, support and opportunities to build trust in the water.
The fiercely independent swimmer
Wants to do everything themselves before their swimming ability has quite caught up.
The exploring swimmer
Learns through movement, play, experimentation and discovering what their body can do.
The developing swimmer
Is building the strength, coordination and endurance needed for independent swimming.
What people say
Rebecca Hetherington:
'The Orca has given my daughter the confidence to get into the water, something she has never before been comfortable to do'
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Janet Wright:
'She has full mobility to properly learn to swim and is very safe in the suit so she can also play and have lots of fun in the water. '
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Melissa Santos:
'It gives both myself and my child confidence in the water. I was very nervous to start with but seeing her in the orca and how much she improved with it was amazing.'
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Emma Marland:
'Really helps and supports natural movement in the water. It has built my child's confidence and independence. She has progressed very quickly whilst wearing this.'
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About Helen
Helen Hughes is the creator of the Orca Swim Trainer and has over 30 years of experience teaching children to swim.
Throughout her career, Helen has worked with thousands of young swimmers, helping them develop confidence, independence, and essential water skills. Her extensive experience in the pool gave her first-hand insight into the challenges children face when learning to swim and the support they need to progress safely and confidently.
Driven by a passion for improving the learning experience for children and swimming teachers alike, Helen developed the Orca Swim Trainer. Designed from practical teaching experience, Orca provides support that encourages correct body position, builds water confidence, and helps children develop their swimming skills in a safe and enjoyable way.
Today, Orca is trusted by swimming teachers, swim schools, and parents who are looking for an effective training aid that supports children's swimming development while promoting confidence and independence in the water.
Helen's mission remains simple: to help more children enjoy a positive swimming journey and develop a lifelong love of the water.
Choose your Orca
Designed for young swimmers aged approximately 2–6 years, with 5 sizes and 4 designs to choose from.
Available in XS • S • SM • M • L
Swim. Explore. Always Supervised.
The Orca Swim Trainer is designed to support young swimmers as they develop movement, confidence and independence in the water.
The Orca Swim Trainer is not a life-saving device or life jacket and does not replace active adult supervision.
Children must always be closely supervised by a responsible adult when in or around water.