The gutsy teenager's plan would slash hundreds of kilometres off travelling to Melbourne, the closest training centre for the region.

For the past five months Chloe has spent hours in a car driving to the big smoke every Sunday night for training sessions.

Despite the epic travel, the 15-year-old has made her mark on the sport, collecting a swag of medals at the state championships and a ticket to the nationals in Canberra next January.

The sport is similar to surf lifesaving except it is held within a swimming pool.

The national titles have been held since 1965 in various forms.

Chloe, also a Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club member, said the sport was skills-based, relying less on strength and speed.

"That's how it is different to surf lifesaving," she said.

"It is a lot more technical. You need to get it exactly right."

Chloe won silver in the the 200-metre super lifesaver and 100-metre tow events at last month's state championships. She also clinched bronze in the 50 pick-up.

Competitors carried a life-sized, 65-kilogram mannequin in all events.

Chloe admitted to feeling nervous when she first started competing.

"But you learn the right technique," she said.

"It stays with you, so it's not so bad. I really enjoy it and can't wait for the nationals."

The year 10 King's College student is no stranger to a challenge.

She was part of the youngest all-female team to swim the English Channel.

She said it would be great if Warrnambool became a training base.

"It would be great if we could do everything down here. It (travelling to Melbourne each week) can be very tiring."