A Winter’s Walk/Swim
Thanks again to Philip Nice for organising a splendid Winter Walk/Swim on Saturday 30th January. Our intrepid crew set off from Finsbury Park at the designated hour of 10am and were soon following the route of the now disused Great Northern Railway line to Hampstead Village. Having passed the homes of the rich and famous, […]
Book Review – Bering Papers
Jack Bright’s The Bering Papers describes the epic attempt to swim from Russia to Alaska crossing the treacherous Bering Straits with a team of international swimmers, the UK being represented by himself and Jackie Cobell. Amongst many things, we find out that this remote part of the world is historically important and politically symbolic, which proved to be both a help and […]
Take care, it’s COLD.
The temperature at Brockwell Lido is finally getting cold so here are some tips on how to enjoy your swim and stay safe… HEALTH For most healthy people cold water swimming can be an enjoyable activity. However if you have any doubts please consult your doctor before getting in the water. COLD ACCLIMATISATION Unless you are a seasoned […]
Swimming Events 2016?
We hope you enjoyed the various swimming events Brockwell Swimmers organised in 2015 – e.g. Water Polo, Walk/Swims, Book Readings, Relays at Tooting, Charity Race Team, etc. and we are hoping to continue this in 2016. However, for this to be possible we need your involvement and mandate to convince Fusion Lifestyle Ltd who are the pool managers. So please […]
Brockwell Swimmers Elections
We hope you had a fabulous Christmas and are looking forward to more swimming at Brockwell Lido in 2016. As you know, we organised a number of swimming events last year e.g. Water Polo, Walk/Swims, Book Readings, Relays at Tooting, Charity Race Team, etc. and would like to do so again. However, for these to […]
Studland Seahorse Swim 3rd July
East Dorset Open Water Swimming Club is organising its seventh Seahorse open water swim across Studland Bay, near Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. This very popular annual swim is by kind permission of the National Trust and in support of the Seahorse Trust. The event will be held in affiliation with the BLDSA for […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2016
A Merry Swimming Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
Walk Swim January 2016
Philip Nice, organiser of the mighty Swim Walk Facebook Group, is planning two exciting days out for January… Henley Circular walk – 9th January 2016 Seven miles starting and finishing at Henley upon Thames Station. Two swimming opportunities: one near Druids’ Temple; and the other at Temple Island. Trains leave Paddington at 8:42am (change at Twyford) […]