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Open Water Swimming at Thames Young Mariners

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Next Swim Saturdat 11th 8-930 ( Prompt finish at 930am) and Sunday 12th 9-11am.

Then Sunday 19th Oct 9-11am

Temp is just a touch under 15. Maybe find them gloves and boots!

Here comes the COLD water season. We will continue to be open through out the winter, so it is worth swimming down with the tempreture. Please seek advice and knowlegde on cold water swimming and be aware of the risks. Please consult the relevant people if you have concerns. 

We have had a few cases of people attendeing when there are no sessions on. If you get on to site and there is no lifeguard team at the get in, then swimming is not on. Please do not enter the water. 

Please note: All swimmers are required to wear a bright swim hat, no black. We strongly advise non wetsuit swimmers to use a tow float.
Check for changing room access with Lifeguard team.
Please do not arrive on site until 15 minutes before your allotted time.
Consider your warming up routine. There are excellent advice and tips on Open Water Swimming Magazine website.

Price £6 per session 

The swim session is currently for those who have been open water swimming before, have all of their own equipment and can swim 200 meters without stopping. If you are new to open water please contact me at simon.kibble@surreycc.gov.uk for a discussion.

Additional Info

Currently no under 18's without contacting SOLD, or those without their own equipment.
Previous cold water swimming experience recommended.

Course Information