Open Water Swim

Leader:  Roger Western - openwaterswim@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 07816 171538

We intend to meet up to 6 times a month to swim somewhere local to Ashby. Until the end of the year this will be on fortnightly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons. See below for actual dates, times and venues.

It is recommended that you either get confirmation from our swim WhatsApp group or that you get in touch with the group leader prior to any swim in order to confirm arrangements.

The most basic equipment required is a swim costume and a towel. But as the weather gets colder then some of the following could be useful. BUT get in touch with the group leader BEFORE you think of buying anything new: bright coloured tow-float, beach shoes/Crocs, towelling changing robe, extra clothes, woolly hat, gloves, scarf, flask for hot drink, cake.

For people who swim in cold water the “after drop” is a real thing and can be serious. So every swim we are considerate of the prevailing weather conditions and we are aware of how long we are in the water and we get dry and warm asap after exiting the water.

So we bring extra clothes, a hot drink and some food to aid the post swim warm-up.

Everybody who swims with us must take full responsibility for their own safety, i.e.

Everyone participates entirely at their own risk.

Friday 25th September. Spring Lakes, Long Eaton

Our first swim took place on Friday. Four of us went to Spring Lakes at Long Eaton. The water was beautiful, clean and the temperature was a welcoming 17°C. We had a 20 minutes dip followed by good cake, coffee and even better conversation. Already looking forward to our next swim which will be on Tuesday. New swimmers always welcome - get in touch to find out more.

Previous swims