Open water swimming is only available to triathlon club, swimming club members who are experienced or under instruction from a swimming instructor, or training for races, triathlon, ironman etc. The minimum age is 12 and anyone between 12 and 15 MUST BE TRAINING AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED IN THE WATER WITH TWO EXPERIENCED SWIMMERS.
ALL SWIMMERS MUST WEAR A FULL LENGTH WETSUIT AND A TOW FLOAT. YOU MUST SWIM IN MINIMUM OF PAIRS AND STAY CLOSE TOGETHER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
ALL SWIMMERS MUST WEAR A FULL LENGTH WETSUIT AND A TOW FLOAT. YOU MUST SWIM IN MINIMUM OF PAIRS AND STAY CLOSE TOGETHER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
During the cooler months we would ask swimmers to use a tow-float, it's also advisable to wear gloves, boots and hat.
Please note ALL open water swimming sessions are non lifeguarded, hence the requirement of a full length wetsuit and 'groups' of more than two swimmers.
