Click on the links below the event to go to the information page for more details as to where to meet etc...... the facebook pages contain the most info as to who's attending and general chit chat about the swim.
Social swim means just turn up and join in - no need to pre enter - but nice if you could go to the facebook link to say you're attending.
The swims are categorised as to whether they are suitable for new simmers or experienced open water swimmers only.
No safety cover. You swim at your own risk.
Event - an organised event normally with an entry fee and safety cover.
Click here for our regular swims although a lot are more spontaneous so keep an eye on the facebook pages for what's going on.
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Sunday 15th June - The Tamar Swim - Social swim
There are a maximum of 50 places available for The Tamar Swim on June 15th and you will not be able to enter on the day if I have 50 already pre-registered. To pre-register email me at barkerpab@aol.com and I'll send you details..........
It is free to enter but a suggested donation on the day of £5 to go to Horizons Childrens sailing Charity would be appreciated.
High tide is at 10.35AM and we need to start promptly so please be in the car park in front of The Union Pub on the waterfront below the bridges by 9.15 as you will need to register and sign a disclaimer so I know who's in the water and, more importantly, that you are all out safely.
There is a very strong current here and also danger from other water users (boats) so to take part in this swim you must be a strong swimmer and capable of swimming at least a mile in open water at a temperature of 13 degrees without assistance.
You must read the SwimSafe advice here http://www.devonandcornwallwildswimming.co.uk/swimsafe and all swimmers must wear a brightly coloured swimhat (provided by themselves).
Tamar Canoe Club and a boat from Horizons will be on hand to help out but there is NO SAFETY COVER so YOU swim at YOUR OWN RISK
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Friday Night midnight / Saturday 22nd June - Midnight Hippy Dip for The Longest Day
Carbis Bay
Celebrate the solstice with a midnight dip!
Meet at Carbis bay beach for a night swim Friday night/saturday morning.
High tide is 4.05am and sunrise is 5.13am - it will be a 16 hour and 20 minute day of light!
Guardian lights or head lamps must be worn.
Bring tea/coffee/brandy/cake/marshmallows and blankets.
Skinny dipping optional!!!
Read the swimsafe advice on the website and come and have a dip.
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Saturday 22nd June - Midsummer Nights Dream at Sharrah
Meet at 8PM at New Bridge car park
Marking the solstice and full moon with a very special swim in a very special place, Sharrah Pool.
Meet at the New Bridge Car Park to walk to Sharrah Pool and swim after the sun has gone down.
To add a bit of fairyland magic feel free to dress up and bring along candles/fairy lights.
This is a social swim with no safety cover. Note that the 50 minute walk to/from Sharrah Pool is uneven, steep in places and can be slippery
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Sunday 23rd June - Seahorse Swim
EVENT
entries now open for the East Dorset Seahorse swim - 3.8Km Sunday 23rd June - need to be quick as it will sell out very soon :-) http://www.edowsc.org/ed/store/products/seahorse-swim-2013
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Saturday 29th June - St Michaels Mount
Swim around St Michaels Mount on Mazey day!
10.15am meet to start the swim at 10 30am.
Start the swim from the slip next to the Godolphin Arms.
The swim is about is 1.5 miles long. High tide is at 10 ish so there will be plenty of water!
Kayakers welcome and bring a friend!
Devon and Cornwall wild swimmer safe advice applies - see below...
Please do not swim if you are unsure - there are no exit points. You can always swim over to the mount and back if you would rather do a smaller swim.
Weather conditions permitting.
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Saturday 6th July - BLDSA Swim Across Torbay
EVENT
for more info contact Rose Jordan, 8 Admirals Walk, Teignmouth Devon TQ14 NG9 mobile: 07870 632417 email: rosiejordan@ymail.comor see the BLDSA events list http://www.bldsa.org.uk/
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Saturday 6th July - Tideford Swim to ‘Save The BumbleBee’
Come BEE part of a 'swarm' of Busy Bee Swimmers
Help to raise money for Devon Wildlife Trust and 'Save the Bumblebee"
A fun, family event, to enjoy the sea at Beesands
And for those that want, no more than a mile swim out and back.
Where: Beesands
When: Saturday 6th July Time: 10am
Please register here for the swim:
This is a FREE event but we'd like you to help us raise money by:
- Donations on the day to 'Save the Bumblebee'
- Buy our yellow swim cap on the day
- Enter our raffle to win a fantastic hamper of Tideford's goodies
We hope to see as many BEE's as possible, with a prize for the best dressed bee!
Media has been invited and the photo call will be 10am to 10.15am.
FREE delicious soup and rolls for all swimmers!
All swimmers swim at their own risk and must sign an indemnity form on the day.
All swimmers must wear a cap for the swiim.
Any swimmer aged 16 or under must have a parent/guardian sign for them.
You MUST read the SwimSafe advice here if you are planning on swimming:
More information about Devon Wildlife Trust and 'Save the Bumblebee' can be found here:
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Sunday 7th July - The Big Cornwall Swim - Stithians lake Event
There is a full programme organised for the day which includes a 1 km, 2.5 km and 5 km swim and spectators are guaranteed a great day out too. Stithians Lake is an ideal setting for both less experienced and experienced swimmers and this event receives entries from many areas of Cornwall and beyond.
The event is organised by Carrick Leisure’s Community Leisure Team and takes place from 9am, with registration opening from 7.30am.
For more information visit http://www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk/default.aspx?page=554
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Sunday 14th July - Aveton Gifford to Bantham
Meet at Bantham Beach Car Park at 0945 to arrange car shuttle to Aveton Gifford. Swim around 1020-1030 from Aveton Gifford.
This is a swim down the Avon river/estuary with the outgoing tide. It's over 2 miles, and there are places where wading might be necessary as this is not on a spring tide. You can stand up at several points on the swim.
There are no egress points from where you can walk back for a long stretch of the river so you must be sure you can do the distance. There is tidal assistance, but you still need to swim.
**Social Swim - you swim at your own risk There is no safety cover. You must have open water experience - come along to one of our other swims to get this. If you are not properly acclimatised to cold water swimming over 2 hours you are strongly advised to wear a wetsuit. **
There will be a fast group and a slow group, with no doubt people in between, so don't feel that you will have to race!
After the swim, there's a Gastro Bus at Bantham or a local pub for refreshments.
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Saturday 20th July - Ragwort Raid and Wild Swim with The National Trust - Polly Joke (near Newquay)
The perfect combination of a day spent working outside in the fresh air with the National Trust followed by a refreshing dip in the sea.
Join our rangers for a morning controlling the spread of common ragwort by pulling up the plants on West Pentire. Don't worry we'll leave some of the plants for the 240 species of insects that love it! In the afternoon, we'll head down for a dip at the secluded Polly Joke beach followed by afternoon tea and cake on the sand. All tools and gloves provided. Please note that the beach is not life guarded and swimming is entirely at your own risk.
More Information: North Cornwall, 01208 863046, northcornwall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Event details
Booking Advisable 01208 863821
Please call the rangers on 01208 863821 to confirm arrangements.
Bring a packed lunch, stout footwear and clothing suitable for the weather. You'll also need your swimming kit and towel (outside changing).
Meet at 10 AM at Polly Joke car park, near West Pentire, south of Newquay. SW 777 599. TR8 5QS
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Sunday 21st July - Padstow to Rock Event
A one mile swim across the estuary from Padstow to Rock in aid the Cornwall Nursing Appeal for Marie Curie Cancer Care
Entries now open - entry form here...Padstow to Rock entry form 2013
for further details info see organisers website http://www.padstowtorockswim.org.uk/
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Saturday 27th July - Creek Safari Swim 5.3Km - Tolverne, Cornwall Event
for details, info and entry see organisers website http://www.nearwaterevents.co.uk/creek-safari-swim
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Saturday 27th July - Lostwithiel to Golant Swim
SOCIAL SWIM
Swim starts at 9.10am sharp FROM the slipway at Quay Street Lostwithiel PL22 0BS.
A 3.75 mile swim from Lostwithiel to Golant. Tidal swim about 1 and half to 2 hours duration. The swim takes you gently down the meandering river for about a mile, it then opens up and passes the Church of St Nectan on the banks of the river. The swim takes you through some of the most picturesque scenes in one Cornwalls unspoilt rivers. Best attempted at high tide preferably a spring tide, it's usually avoided at other times when the tide is too low to swim. The swim starts on the slipway at Quay Street Lostwithiel PL22 0BS, you can easily park your car here for free. You can use the small pay and display car park at Golant or park on the road PL23 1LN. Toilets are avalible next to the car park at Golant. Meet at Golant 8.15am, change in to swim suits and we'll arrange car sharing for transport to the start of the swim. Swim starts at 9.10am sharp. This swim is recommended for experienced and intermediate. No boat or kayak support will be available, please arrange your own support if you wish. Anyone willing to kayak is welcome to come along. You are reasonable for your own safety.**********************************************************
Sunday 28th July - Swim for Logan - Penzance
A one mile sea swim (approx) starting at 10AM
for more info and entry http://www.swimforlogan.co.uk/index.htm
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Sunday 4th August 2013 - Round The Island Event
The ‘Official’ Burgh Island Swim
This event is FULL
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Saturday 10th August 2013 - Eddystone Aquafest Event
Watch this space for details coming soon of the Eddystone Aquafest to be held over the weekend of August 10th 2013 at Whitsand Bay in Cornwall. http://www.eddystoneaquafest.org/index.html
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Saturday 17th August - Topsham to Turf
A 1.5 mile river swim from Topsham to the TurfLocks pub.
This year’s swim will take place Saturday 17 August, with registration opening at 1230 pm and the first swimmers entering the water at 3 pm. Full details and registration forms can be found on our main sponsors (Michelmores Solicitors) website:
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Saturday 17th August - The Trident Challenge - Gyllyngvase Beach
6PM start - registration from 3PM
Now in its eigth year the Trident Challenge is an 800m (approx) sea swim around a triangular course off Gyllingvase Beach Falmouth. This event is organised by Firefighters at the Falmouth station costing £5.00 and raises money for Cancer Research/Gylly Surf life saving club and the Fire Fighters Charity.
The swim can range from flat calm to light surf. Safety cover is provided by the fire service and the surf life saving club. Swimmers from age12 upwards can take part and refreshments are available both before and after the event with reduced rates for competitors in the Gylly Cafe.
This years challenge takes place on Saturday 17th August at 18:00 registration starts from 15;00 or you can email Martyn Addinall at maddinall@fire.cornwall.gov.uk to book your place.
Basically its August 17th 1800 start registration from 1500 very light-hearted affair with some more serious swimmers after the Trident trophy
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Saturday 17th August - Topsham to Turf
EVENT
A river swim from Topsham to the TurfLocks pub.
This year’s swim will take place Saturday 17 August, with registration opening at 1230 pm and the first swimmers entering the water at 3 pm. Full details and registration forms can be found on our main sponsors (Michelmores Solicitors) website:
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Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August 2013 - Cornwall Big Swims
Port Gaverne - EVENT
A weekend of swims over the Saturday and Sunday.
1 mile and 3.5 mile options.
For more details http://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/the-big-swim-cornwall-2013/
Entries now open http://www.thebigswimcornwall.co.uk/
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Sunday 18th August - Plymouth Breakwater Swim Event
A 4K swim from Plymouth Breakwater back to the shore.
Organised by The Chestnut Appeal - a charity that supports people with prostate cancer.
Entry forms now available from David Squires at The Chestnut Appeal by email chestnut.events@nhs.net or telephone 01752 792736
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Bank Holiday Monday 26th August - Polkerris Beach Pirate swim - Cornwall
This year's big event is the Polkerris Beach Pirate Swim in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. The swim takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August. With its pirate theme, the swim is a light-hearted event for a serious cause and will see one hundred swimmers set off from Polkerris to Killivarder Rock and back to the beach – a total distance of around one mile.
Full details are on the Events page, where you can register online. http://www.polkerrisbeach.com/events.php
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Sunday 1st September - Sidmouth to Ladram Bay Event
A 2 mile swim along the Devon coast organised by The Chestnut Appeal - a charity supporting people with prostate cancer.
Registration is £30 and sponsorship of £50 is requested to be split 50/50 between Chestnut Appeal and Sidmouth Lifeboat
Entry forms available from David Squires at The Chestnut Appeal email chestnut.events@nhs.net or telephone 01752 792736
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Saturday 14th September 2013 - Ecover Blue Mile Plymouth
Event
The Ecover Blue Mile will take place over the weekend of 14 and 15 September. A choice of 1 mile events - swimming, stand up paddle boarding or kayaking. Or why not try all three in the Aquatriathlon……… The Aquatriathlon is 3 stage event – timed swim, SUP, Kayak event over a 3 mile distance. This is a one design event and all equipment is provided. Participants must be aged 16yrs and over on the day of the event and wetsuits are compulsory for the swim element of the event only. |
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Saturday 14th September 2013 - OSS Dart 10K
Event
FULL - No more entries being taken
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Sunday 15th September - Burgh Island swim
Burgh Island made famous as a holiday haunt of the crime writer Agatha Christie, has the reputation as being Britain’s most spectacular round island swim. The one mile swim can be quite a challenge with strong current and swell and last year conditions were described by one of our participants as ‘testing and bouncy’ The swim is in aid of the Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer and is £30 to register. the event will be fully supported by an on water safety team to register please contact David on 01752 792736 or email chestnut.events@nhs.net
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Sunday 15th September 2013 - Agatha Christie One Mile Swim @Paignton.
Event
Why not make a difference and take part in this year’s annual Agatha Christie One Mile Sea Swim on Sunday 15 September 2013? It only costs £20 to enter, although terms of entry is that all swimmers raise £30 sponsorship for The Devon Air Ambulance Trust on top of their entry fee.
Everyone who finishes the one mile swim will receive a goodie bag.
For more info go to http://www.daat.org/sea-swim-enter-here/
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