Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Otago University, New Zealand
Aquatic Adventurist and Marathon Swimmer, Charlotte Brynn has been involved in fitness and aquatics for the last 30 years.
After receiving a Bachelor’s degree from the renowned Otago University in New Zealand, Brynn increased her depth of knowledge by achieving further fitness and aquatic certifications, along with attending international clinics & conferences specializing in current fitness and swimming techniques and practices.
Charlotte was nominated as World Female Open Water Swimmer of the Year in 2013 and named one of the World’s top 50 Aquatic Adventurists in 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2019 by the World Open Water Association.
In 2018 Charlotte was named one of the top women open water coaches and mentors in the world and was inducted into the Vermont Open Water Swimming Hall of Fame in 2016. Charlotte has also achieved international recognition by completing some of the world’s most challenging marathon swims including the 28-mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim and the 20-mile Catalina Channel.
Charlotte is a 2-time USMS Long Distance All American & New England Masters age group 1500 meters record holder. Charlotte is one of the few people in the world and the first New Zealander to swim an International Ice Swimming Association Ice Mile of 1 mile in water at or below 41F/5C.
Charlotte excels in goal setting, motivation and developing effective programs, whether for event specific training or to start an exercise program that you can achieve and enjoy. She will lead you to success.
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree of Physical Education, Otago University, New Zealand
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
American Swim Coaches Association Level 2 Swim Coach
USMS Level 4 Masters Swim Coach
American Red Cross certified WSI Swim Instructor
New Zealand Swim Coaches Association Certified Swim Instructor
National Adult Learn to Swim Certified Instructor
Experience
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Swim Instructor since 1988 in New Zealand and USA
Head Coach USA Age group team Stowe Swimmers 2002-2009
Coach of Stowe Masters Swimmers 2002- present
United States Masters Swimming Open Water Online coach 2016-2017