Gunpowder, treason and plot – and the Shivering Six

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After what had started out as a wet and dismal day, six brave swimmers and two hardy kayakers took to the water at Activities Away in Lincoln last night for the Firework Night Swim.

Julia, Claire, Malcolm, Lynda, Ann and Vicky “Two Sausages”, swam for half and hour in just barely 11°C water, with Charlie and Eddy providing the gratefully received kayak support.

After the swim, we packed up and retired to the warmer cafe area to watch the Fireworks being set off from the middle of the lake – which was a very unique experience. (ED: Infact, we’re guessing that there aren’t many displays this year being launched from the middle of a lake!? Has anyone else been to one?)

Huge thanks to the staff and volunteers at Activities Away, who surpassed themselves with a bonfire we imagine could have be seen from space, and for making everyone so welcome!
Roll on next years display!
Don’t forget that the Winter Swim Club continues at Activities Away on Sunday from 9.30am.

Top Tips to Avoid Cramp Whilst Swimming

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              All too often we see swimmers struggling with cramp during swims and one of the main reasons for this is the fact that they have not hydrated sufficiently before or during the session. It’s a common mistake to think that just because you’re in a huge body of water whilst you’re swimming that you… Read more →

Lane Swim Sessions Are Back!

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A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Swimyourswim lane session at Pond’s Forge tonight.  You all worked really hard, and there were lots of red smiling faces at the end, so hopefully all of our night owl swimmers enjoyed themselves!  (Just make sure that you remember to re-hydrate well!) Massive thanks to Rekha for all her help and… Read more →

Fancy a Coached Swim Session at Pond’s Forge?

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After a short break for half-term we are pleased to say that our lane swimming sessions return on Tuesday 4th November, at Pond’s Forge International Sports Centre. Whatever your ability our coached pool sessions will help you to develop and hone your freestyle technique, keeping you fit through the winter months in anticipation of next years’ season. We have qualified… Read more →

Friday Night is Firework Night at Activities Away, Lincoln

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Have you ever fancied watching fireworks from a lake whilst swimming? Well, Friday night is your chance to do just that! Activities Away in Lincoln is hosting a bonfire and firework bonanza this Friday (7th November) with swimming from 6pm. Adult tickets are just £7.50 which includes a unique hot-dog style sausage which has been created by Steve’s award winning Lincolnshire… Read more →

Good to be back in Treeton Dyke

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                    It was great to be back in Treeton Dyke this afternoon!   The dyke has been weed-ridden for the whole of the summer period and despite the jet-skiers and water-skiers attempting to chemically reduce the effects of the weeds, swimming has been a virtual no-no for ages.  Added to the… Read more →

10ºC Winter Swim at Harthill Reservoir

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The Yorkshire Outdoor Swimmers WINTER SWIM CLUB launched this afternoon with a chilly swim in 10ºC water at Harthill Reservoir.  Fifteen open water swimmers braved the cold water for their first winter dip – and all surpassed themselves! Our wetsuited-wonders didn’t leave all the cold fun to the 5 ‘skins’ swimmers and all ‘double-dipped*’ to enhance their winter swim acclimatisation… Read more →

Alistair’s Channel Solo 2015

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In September 2015 Alistair, one of the founding coaches of Swimyourswim, will be attempting to swim the English Channel SOLO. His aim, other than swimming through 21 miles of one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world in ‘skins’, in sea at an average temperature of 15-17ºC, is to raise money in support of Links International a charity who, amongst many other… Read more →