Iain Farrell drowned after taking his two sons on a commercially-run coasteering trip near Swanage.
A father of two died on a commercially-run coasteering trip after his swimming ability and fitness were not fully checked, a coroner has said.Mr Farrell was swept into the sea by a wave, an inquest previously heard.
Mr Farrell, who was a weak swimmer, joked with his group's lone instructor about his impaired ability immediately prior to the session at Hedbury Quarry on 26 May, the inquest heard. He was towed by the instructor to a ledge but was washed back into the sea by a wave, the inquest heard. His report said: "There was no assessment of swimming ability or water confidence during the booking process for coasteering, which may have given an indication to Mr Farrell about the full nature of the experience, nor was he asked about his physical fitness."
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