32 were here. 85 entries have been received so far for the SW [and Dorset] Open Water Championships 2017 which take place in Weymouth on 24 June. Details Get in touch 1 sessions Tue #1 of 1 Club Session 18:00 Age 16 & over A swim from Shore Road Beach towards either Sandbanks or Bournemouth depending on tide and weather. We attracted open water swimmers from all walks of life but united in their love of swimming outdoors. If you're just visiting Dorset and would like to swim with us that's great! Unfortunately not many swimmers have signed up for the introductory Open Water Swimmer Development course which is now at risk of being cancelled. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. These cookies do not store any personal information. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. If you have thought about entering the British Gas Great East Swim, but you're worried about swimming a mile, or are not old enough to enter the mile event, then the British Gas Great East Swim 500 is the answer! I was brought up to swim outdoors and it was the most natural thing to do. Also, It is a question of acclimatisation: early season in the spring you might only swim for 5/10 minutes but as the summer progresses and the sea temperature warms from 10C up to 18C .you can swim for much longer and of course the body adapts to the cold. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. What are the most popular spots in each part of the country? On 11th January 2017, further information was circulated by FINA as follows: Therefore during 2017, control of wetsuits at the Open Water Swimming competition will be done directly by the Technical Officials prior to the competition. These cookies do not store any personal information. I was already a devotee to open water swimming but this cemented my relationship and my passion for the sport. I'm a competent open water swimmer who's just visiting the area. Members have a wide range of interests including leisure swims, travel, long distance swimming and even ice swimming. This is another well organised and friendly swim. Wetsuits for both men and women shall completely cover torso, back, shoulders and knees. Club members have a wide range of experience ranging from long distance endurance swims to ice swimming and will always be happy to offer advice. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. If the swim sells out we will open a limited waiting list - please follow the link on the registration website for more information. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Well do our normal swim until until 7:30pm then do what swimmers do best when not in the water eat & talk about swimming! As an example, I can remember swimming at Ilkley Open Air Pool. With the first swim; Tuesday 19th April fast approaching the new booking and payment system for Taster Sessions and Annual Memberships is up and running! Did you enjoy it? Why did swimming outdoors fall out of fashion? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. However, in recent years more and more people have been attracted to swimming outdoors. From focusing on technique to finding a the right wetsuit, get clued up on how to excel in the water. So if you, or someone you know, would like / need to attend, please email Kat Percival (Kat.Percival@outlook.com) urgently. Why has it grown in popularity recently? We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Wetsuits are compulsory for those aged 11-16 years old, or if the water falls below 15 degrees on the day of the event. Following discussion by the British Swimming Swimming Officials Group, I have been asked to circulate the following guidance in respect of wetsuits at open water events: It has been brought to the notice of the British Swimming Swimming Officials Group that there appears to be doubt as to the style of wetsuit permitted to be used in Open Water swimming. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and participation in open water. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. BL 8.4 For open water swimming competitions, with water temperature from 20 C, swimsuits for both men and women shall not cover the neck, nor extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the ankle. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. The swim raises money for The Seahorse Trust, The National Trust (we're on NT land), The Royal Life Saving Society (who provide our safety cover) and East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club. An informed view is that to ensure complete coverage of the shoulder the wetsuit must include a sleeve, as a minimum polo or T shirt length covering the full shoulder and upper arm in order to maintain shoulder cover during swimming, full arm to wrist has been suggested although elbows do not feature in the rule, whereas coverage of knees as a mid-limb joint in respect of leg length of a wetsuit is. Yes, of course anyone can swim outdoors and you cannot start children too young. These days, I guess most people gravitate to open water swimming later in life maybe in their 20s and 30s. If you know a current club member who can vouch for your abilities we can fast track your membership. This includes hire of changing facilities with hot showers, post swim hot drinks, hat, biscuits, insurance and safety cover provided by lifeguards in kayaks. You can blame foreign holidays and the building of new indoor all year round pools in the 60s and 70s. In this clip (3m 24s) from Open Water Swimming: Skills, Techniques and Race Tips, youll see how proper drafting can increase efficiency, minimize fatigue and relax those competitive nerves. Well be in touch soon. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. A decision will be made on Sunday so there is no time to waste. Peter talks about the first sub 7 hr English Channel Swim and his life in open water swimming events. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club was formed to promote and encourage interest and participation. The Seahorse Swim (3.8kms & 2kms) takes place in early July each year and attracts a strong field of swimmers from all over the country. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. What would you say to those who are put off by the cold? How do you feel being so close to nature? I received the Rosemary George trophy from the Channel Swimming Association for the most meritorious swim of the year. This annual event held under. What is the most important advice for swimmers to stay safe, as well as legal? This is another well organised and friendly swim. Address Shore Road, BH13 7PJ Poole, Dorset. I guess my favourites are swimming through Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove to Stair Hole, Swanage Bay with friends on a Saturday morning, Ringstead Bay with my friend Emile on a sunny Sunday morning. If the weather is appalling we may postpone so best to check out the clubs Facebook or Instagram page. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. We're a friendly club encompassing a range of abilities. We start swimming as a club in April and finish towards the end of October. We can only cater for adult swimmers, so ages 16+. As well as normal club meetings we organise a 10km swim in Poole Bay, Swim & Trek days in the Purbecks and hold social events throughout the year. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club held its third annual Seahorse Swim race at Knoll Beach in Studland. The event was an amazzing success with over 130 swimmers taking part. Yes of course! Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Her great skills of trading and mining has helped to make good profit for so many in their trading account. These cookies do not store any personal information. Please note that the entry system for the swim goes live in the new year. It is a fun job, where you have a chance to chat to everyone, get to know names and show off your hot chocolate making skills after all it can be quite hard to get to know each other once the ear plugs are in place and were all out battling against the waves. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The club is run on a voluntary basis by its members and is organised by the committee. These cookies do not store any personal information. Or you may have considered just turning up to swim without such knowledge, not practised in open water conditions, which is inadvisable, or never swum in a wetsuit. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. There's no need to be fast - it's far more important to be safe and comfortable in the water. Brilliantly organised with around 300 swimmers going off together, it attracts swimmers of all capabilities and from all backgrounds. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club held its second annual Seahorse Challenge Open Water Swimming Race at Knowle Beach, Studland, Dorset on Sunday 26th. Who would want to swim indoors when you have a beautiful large outdoor pool with the backdrop of Ilkley Moor in the background? Tuesday swimmers will gather from 6pm at Shore Road, safety cover is provided and so are hot drinks for afterwards previous season members dont forget your reusable cups! 500m is an ideal distance to experience outdoor swimming in all its splashing glory. Some swimmers choose to wear a wetsuit for all or part of the season while others choose to swim without a suit all year round. Look out for others in your swimming group. Home East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club WELCOME TO EAST DORSET'S FINEST OPEN WATER SWIMMING CLUB LATEST ANNOUNCEMENT Here we are in the Spring of 2022, ready to embrace a new swimming season that isn't governed by complicated rules on bubbles, isolation periods and lateral flow tests! There are of course now many events but for me the Round Brownsea swim of 4.6 miles run by my friend Mark Shakles from the RLSS Poole would take some beating. Bob Holman is a founder member of our Club, contributor to Swimming Times, Channel swimmer and has swum in every lido in the country. 32 were here. If you like to join why not come along to meet us? Be sure which way the tide is going and consider timings for the return journey. www.eastdorsetowsc.org.. GPS Coordinates This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Swimming in a pack is a skill in itself. We will charge a reduced fee for those joining late in the season. Check social media and the mailing list to find out when the registrationopens. However a taster session is a good way to meet members of the club before committing to an annual membership. When: 3rd May 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Repeats Where: East Dorset OWSC Swim & Social On the first Tuesday of the month there'll be a Swim & Social so bring a plate of food to add to the table! You could swim this event as a family or use it to test yourself swimming outdoors. Currently we can only cater for adult swimmers so the minimum joining age is 16. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I just loved the freedom and the friendships that swimming outdoors gave to me. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This was one of the pools that my friend Dave Pratten and I swam in our successful bid to swim a mile in all the 100 remaining lidos in the UK in 2007/08. The swimming purist would prefer the conventional costume, hat and goggles and may not approve of the wetsuit but it has helped to popularise the sport. There will always be faster swimmer in front of you and slower swimmer behind, at least that applies to all but two of our members! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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