20 to 22 January 2012 - Jurmala, Latvia.

The seaside resort of Jurmala has a long history of swimming and is well-known for its natural resources - its mild climate, invigorating seawater, fresh air, mineral-rich mud and rejuvenating spa treatments are world-class. Jurmala is situated by 33 km stretch of white sandy beach, with large pine forests and the River Lielupe creating a magical border around the city.

Latvian hospitality is generous and genuine. Try it for yourself!

14 August 2011 - Southbourne

In the 3.8km Long Swim, Mark Harris (3rd Veteran, 01:04:09) and Mark Richardson (01:08:34) finished 7th and 12th respectively. Emily Gall (Abbott) came 2nd in the Female Senior category in 01:15:10. In their respective Super Vet categories, Tony Harris (01:16:49) came 3rd, Jonathan Easterbrooke (01:19:37) 4th, Simon Gregan (01:20:10) 5th and Margaret Rouse (01:56:46) 3rd

Winner of the Seahorse Swim 2011, Mark Forrester (male Veteran) clocked up another win in the 1 mile swim (00:22:10). Club members Paul Morrison (00:27:08, Male Senior) and Ali Budynkiewicz (00:46:32, Female Super Vet) came first in their respective categories.

Click to view results.

British Gas ITC Swansea swimmer Tom Allen, who competed at the World Championships in Shanghai last month, won silver with a strong swim in the 5km race in Navia.

As well as the European Juniors Navia is hosting RFEN and regional Championships.

Germany won the 3km event in 32.08.8, Italy were second (32.34.9) and hosts Spain third (32.35.0) - the team’s time equates to that of the third swimmer to finish.

The GB team of Thomas Allen (32:54.2), Thomas Sunter (32:55.3) and Danielle Hall-Jackson (32:56.2) came 6th.

Race Timing Systems deployed their new deep water finish line solution for timing open water swimming at the Human Race Windsor Open Water Swim. The innovative solution offers a new approach to the problem of capturing athlete information in a deep water finish situation:

Athletes wear a paper thin disposable chip on their heads, stuck to the swim cap.
To ‘cross’ the line the athlete simply swims through the finish line gantry.
No need to touch anything
No need to carry an awkward wrist mounted chip.
No need to recover chips at the finish line
Water check in gateway

Congratulations to : Emma Baird and Jonathan Easterbrooke; Michelle Cartwright and Paul Morrison, who were first home in the time trial from Shore Road to Canford Cliffs swim zone and back on 19 July 2011 in their non-wetsuit and wetsuit categories.

Time is running out to register for the ASA’s Mass Participation 1km Open Water Swimming this summer to be held at the picturesque venue of Rother Valley Country Park from 24 to 26 July 2011.

The deadline to submit your entry to this fantastic mass participation event is 20 July - so why not do it now!? Click to sign up.

As well as competing in the mass participation event, you’ll be part of a unique festival celebrating all things open water.

If you’re a competent swimmer, making the transition from pool to open water is fairly simple. The Region offers an Introduction to Open Water Swimming and Sea Training 2011 and opportunities to race over 1.5km, 3km, 5km and 10km in its Open Water Swimming Championships & Age Group Competitions 2011 at Weymouth (2/3 July 2011).

The Regional event also acts as County Championships and Age Group Competitions for Dorset swimmers as Les Debenham explains in the video below.

17 July 2011 - Whittlingham Outdoor Education Centre, Whittlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich. NR14 9TR.

Entry forms are available to download now. Email openwater@eastswimming.org for more information or for any help.

Preston Beach, Weymouth

Under ASA Laws and ASA Technical Rules

Saturday 2 July 2011
Incorporating the Reg Blackburn Memorial 10Km Open Water Championship, Dorset ASA 10Km Championships, Somerset ASA 10Km Championships
10km (11am – Noon Registration, 12.15pm Briefing, 1pm Start): Entry Fee - £15.00

Sunday 3 July 2011
Incorporating Dorset County ASA Championships, Somerset County ASA Championships
5Km (9am Briefing, 10am Start): Entry Fee - £12.00
750m (Taster event for 11-12 years. 11.30am Briefing, 12.15pm Start): Entry Fee - £5.00
3Km (1.15pm Briefing, 2pm Start): Entry Fee - £12.00
1.5Km (1.15pm Briefing, 2pm Start): Entry Fee - £8.00

This event is open to all swimmers registered with the ASA / WASA / SASA and registered members of clubs of Countries that are affiliated to FINA.

All at Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield S26 5PQ.

British Gas ASA Open Water National Age Group and Youth Championships 2011 - 25 July 2011 (Youth) and 26 July 2011 (Age). Download qualifying times.

The ASA Open Water 1km Swim 2011 - 24 July 2011

British Gas ASA 3km Open Water Masters Championships 2011 - 24 July 2011