Pat has been involved in the aquatic industry for over 50 years. She was one of the early pioneers of infant aquatics in Australia.

Pat Taylor Swim School Northern Beaches Sydney

Pat is the author of two books; “Kids Can Swim” and “Miracles in Water”. Pat has also produced videos and DVDs on the teaching of swimming.

Pat has received many awards for excellence in the teaching of swimming. In 2009 Pat was nominated for Australian of the Year. She also received an Austswim New South Wales Award for her outstanding contribution to swimming. She was also runner-up for the Austswim Australian Award in 2009. Pat’s passion for teaching swimming to special needs children saw her nominated to carry the torch at the Olympic Games in Sydney.

Pat is internationally recognized for her contribution to infant aquatics and special needs children in an aquatic environment.

Pat retired in July 2017 and passed on the swim school to Mark Bemer, who now runs the day to day operations. Mark had been working for Pat since 2013 and also runs an ocean swim school in Manly. Visit MB Freestyle Ocean Swim website