With so many new open water swimmers heading into their first winter swims we’ve put together our usual advice for having fun, safe winter swims. We hope you find it useful. Pre-swim Stay warm for as long as possible Prepare your exit strategy Know where your hat and warm clothes are, have your them laid out in the order you’ll… Read more →
As you’re all probably aware by now we’re moving into another National lockdown which will see open water swimming venues closing their doors. We’ll be back as soon as we’re able, please keep an eye on the website for further updates. In the meantime please stay safe, we look forward to seeing you all soon. Leon and… Read more →
Hi Everyone, we hope you and your families are all fit and well. Just a quick update on our festive swim sessions this year. We look forward to seeing you soon, if not have a very Merry Christmas and an even better 2021. SYS Christmas Swim Sessions Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre Saturday 19th Christmas Swim… Read more →
We are delighted to announce that the winter swim sessions for Hatfield and Thrybergh will reopen again from this Saturday and are available now to book online. You can book your place via Wix, by downloading the app on your smart phone using the invite code P8XMCA or by visiting our booking website www.swimyourswim.org Please complete the membership… Read more →
With open water venues being closed during lockdown we would like to share these basic steps of water safety to help you stay safe and be in a better position to help if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an incident around water. It’s a snapshot and not a comprehensive guide to open water rescue but hopefully the… Read more →
Lake Temperatures 2019 / 2020 In between boot camp house cleaning and using the new rower before it turns into a clothes horse, we have had a little time to collate the lake temperatures over the last two years, If I get really, really bored I’ll sort the previous years temperatures out and post for those that are interested. Our… Read more →
Thank you to everyone that voted in our first pumpkin competition, we are delighted to announce that your winner is …. Congratulations Izzy Fisher, you’ve won a new Iswam Hoody! Read more →
So here we go, quick update to let you know what’s happening with us this month. Chesterfield Queens Park Coached Lane Session Coaching this Tuesday as normal. Closed in November and if restrictions allow, we’ll be back on the 8th of December. The sessions will be advertised on Wix after the 2nd of December. Aston Leisure Centre Coached… Read more →
We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a spooktacular illuminated Halloween night swim on Saturday 31st October at Thrybergh Country Park. There will be two sessions, both socially distanced with covid preventative measures in place as usual. Bring a buddy and a warm drink for after. Session times are 18.30 and 19.00 You can… Read more →
We received an amazing pair of these winter warmers in the post earlier this month, sent to us by the lovely Julie Lloyd. Julie is knitting these toasty hats and socks to raise funds for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, so we thought we would share her details so you can keep your toes warm this winter and help a… Read more →
