As the youngsters of the Wanganui Swim Club hit the water during the weekend's Age Group Signature Meet, for most of them it was the first time under the watchful eye of their new mentor.
Andy McLay has travelled over from the Hawke's Bay to take over as the club's new head coach, replacing the retiring Jane Lowe.
Having been a head coach since the age of 20, McLay was in charge at the Heretaunga Swimming Club from 2010 until last April, helping lift the "Sundevils" back up to being competitive on the national stage.
He said he came to Wanganui for more of a change in lifestyle and the "huge appeal" of taking over a growing club.
"I feel at home already."