Open Water Swimming

Open water Swimming
Has a long and colourful history dating back as far as 36BC, when the Japanese organised the first open water races. The Romans held high-profile races in the Tiber, when thousands would crowd along the banks to watch and cheer. Although marathon races had been held for over a hundred years it was not until 1986 that FINA, swimming’s world governing body, officially recognised the event again and added it to the international competition calendar. Our lake is available for Open Water Swimming training at specified session times. For safety, swimming is allowable only in pairs, wetsuits and swimcaps must be worn. Participants must be able able to swim at least 100mts and be comfortable in open water . We have showers and changing but you will need slaps to walk to the waters edge.
The Swim Course .The lake has a triangular, marked course, swimming anti clockwise, marks are set at approx 1.2mts of depth. Length of course is approximately 600 mts.
Showers and changing are available, swimmers must swim with a partner and wear wetsuits.

Session Times and Prices. May 1st – 30th September 2018
Cost £5.00 per swim
Monday 10am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10am – 7.00pm
Wednesday 10am – 4.00pm
Thursday 10am – 4.00pm:
Friday 10am – 4.00pm
Saturday 10am – 1.00pm.
Sundays 10am – 1.00pm