5 September 2010

We have been advised that the Solent Swim 2010 will not be going ahead as there will be insufficient safety vessels to support it. Organisers Champion Behaviours will be able to offer an alternative coastal swim on the same day at a similar time: along the coastline from Barton on Sea to Milford on Sea, an open water swim of approximately 3.5 miles. They do have enough safety vessels to enable them to offer this alternative.

5 September 2010

The Solent Swim is a challenging open water swim. The distance is approx 2.5 to 3 miles depending on the tide / wind.There are kayaks and RIBs supporting the swimmers and also the Solent Coastguard on one of the RIBS.

Last year the swim went from Hampstead ledge on the Isle of Wight to a small beach at the end of Tanners Lane, in Lymington. They took 45 swimmers across, with around 6 swimmers not completing the swim. This year’s event is supported by Austin Fraser and organised by a charity (Champion Behaviours) and Race New Forest.

2 August 2010 - Stone Quay, Swanage

The Bay Swim has become one of the Swanage Regatta and Carnival’s most popular and competitive events during carnival week. With competitors aged from 11 years old to the masters of the sea and abilities ranging from swimmers that just want to finish to national standard, it really is an event for everyone and anyone.

So if you just want a bit of fun, a workout, or those who want a serious race against other competitors, the tide and waves then go and enter.

East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club has held its inaugural Seahorse Challenge open water swim race in the beautiful Studland Bay on 27 June 2010. The race had been eight months in the planning and attracted a high class field of competitors from all over Southern England and the Midlands.

The event was held by kind permission of the National Trust and run in support of the National Trust and the The Studland Seagrass and Seahorse Study Group.

Read on for results and press release.

Saturday 24 July 2010 between Southend and Thorpe Bay in Essex.

There are two separate races so that both novice and more experienced Open Water swimmers can enjoy the challenge of the 3k race. It is open to both ASA members and non-ASA members. The event is also looking to raise much needed funds for Haven Hospices.

If you would like a summer challenge, download and fill out your entry form!

25 July 2010 - Eton College, Dorney Lake, Windsor, SL4 6QP

Cost: £25

This 1 mile open water charity swim in aid of Mencap will take place in Dorney lake, renowed for its clear, clean and warm waters. The 2km long lake is located less then 2 miles from the M4, just outside the M25 and is the venue for the 2012 Olympic Rowing events.

5 June 2010 - Long Beach, California

The Conference, part of the 2010 USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championship weekend, will bring together the world’s foremost experts on open water swimming.

World open water swimming champions, English Channel world record holders, top professional marathon swimmers, prominent triathlon coaches and personalities, and some of the most decorated Olympic coaches will share their experiences, insights and recommendations on how to prepare optimally, train intelligently and race well in the open water.

Well it only seems like yesterday but after almost a seven month break, open water training sessions resumed from Shore Road, Poole on 13 April 2010.

In these two short videos, Gerry Griffin first explains why he loves open water swimming and then Stuart Purcell tells us he now knows the difference between cold and freezing cold after his acclimatisation swim.

6pm for 6.15pm on 13 April 2010

The first swim will be brief to acclimatise swimmers to the conditions. Please bring your thermals as the water will be cold.

If you are intending to come along to one of our sessions and have not swum with us before, please first make contact with Gerry Griffin unless you have already done so (07532 187 680 or Gerry-Wareham2003@hotmail.co.uk).

Lakeside Multisports are offering FREE open water swimming during April 2010 at Lakeside. Just register for their newsletter before 31 March 2010 to qualify for this offer! That’s not all they will also add you as a Multi sport member for the year! This is normally £20! As members you will receive special offers on wetsuits, swimming accessories, coaching and access to their sports injury clinic throughout the season!
They will even give you a FREE T-shirt when you swim at Lakeside during April! This offer will be limited to the first 150 people!