club swimming events happening this year…
SUNDAY SOCIALS
Once a month Brockwell Swimmers will hold a Sunday morning get together at Brockwell Lido. This is a chance to get to know other members and swap hints and tricks over coffee and cake – we’ll take it in turns to bake! See you poolside, pre or post swim, at 10am on the following Sundays:
3rd March / 14th April / 12th May / 9th June / 7th July / 11th August / 1st September / 6th October / 3rd November / 1st December
OPEN WATER 2019
Brockwell Swimmers are offering an opportunity to broaden your swimming experience further afield each month with trips to a variety of Open Water venues.
Sessions will be a mixture of coached and un-coached, and tailored to the swimming proficiency of those attending but you should be comfortable swimming at least 20 lengths of a 50m pool before joining us on an away day to ensure maximum enjoyment. It is also advisable that you visit Brockwell Lido beforehand to acclimatise to cold water. Wetsuits are not essential but may be preferred.
We will confirm meeting times for the venue closer to the event but lift share will also be coordinated among those traveling from London. To assist you with diary planning we usually meet locally at around 9am or at Brockwell Lido car park between 6-7am depending on how far we are traveling. We follow our swims with a hearty pub lunch before returning to London mid afternoon.
Introduction to Open Water
Sunday 31st March, 10am
Join a group of Brockwell Swimmers members for an uncoached swim at Brockwell Lido to set the scene. After our swim join us at the The Prince Regent Pub (to be confirmed) across the road 11am-12pm for some top tips for taking to the open water in the coming months as we move into wild swimming high season. Limited places available. Please let us know by 24th March if you are coming so we can book the table.
Royal Docks (and boat trip)
Sunday 7th April, 10am
A swim in the centre of Docklands with planes taking off over-head from City Airport must be the most urban open water experiences. A selection of distances and NOWCA registered (book your wristband in advance to save time). Meet 9am at Brixton tube or the Docks at 10am.
Shepperton Lake
Sunday 2nd June, 10am
A great place to practice your Open Water Skills in a well maintained and secure lake invironment with regular checks for water purity and also safety canoes keeping everyone safe. There is also a cafe for a hot drink and wet-suit hire available. We will meet at Brockwell Lido car park 8:30am. Please contact us if you are are able to offer a lift, or need a lift.
Arundel Swim
Sunday 28th July
Brockwell Swimmers will be catching the train to Arundel for another splendid adventure from the Wild Swimming Walks book, Number 28. CLICK HERE for more details.
We strongly suggest you book your train ticket NOW to ensure a seat. You will need to buy two singles: the 8:32am from Victoria to Arundel; and the 18:14pm from Littlehampton to Victoria. At time of writing this cost £37.90 (including booking fee). Meet at Brixton tube 7:30am or the Victoria barrier at 8:15am.