Loch Lomond Relay 2019

2019 is the 60^th Anniversary of the first solo swim of Loch Lomond by Commander Gerry Forsberg. Only around 60 swimmers have since completed this challenging swim, so in 2019 we are having a celebratory relay swim on Saturday 24^th August.  Teams will have a staggered start to finish around 8pm, so for some it will be a very early start. The spirit of the event is one of fun and celebration, so rules will be at a minimum, and the expectation is that participants will act within this umbrella.

Each team will be led by a previous solo swimmer, who must be in current membership of the BLDSA, plus 3-5 others, who need not be members. Changeover points will be at various intervals, allowing team members to complete legs from approx. 0.5 to 5 miles, according to their wishes and capabilities.

Reduced price accommodation will be available on Inchmurrin, by kind generosity of Morag Scott and her family on a first come, first served basis, where there will be a celebratory event on the Sunday lunchtime.

The cost is £250 per team, with a non-returnable deposit of £50 required to book a place, the rest payable by one month before. Entries will be capped at around 15 teams or when the Safety Officer considers it wise to do so. The Sunday lunchtime event will cost £10 per person.

The two BLDSA Safety boats will be on the Loch, but each team is required to be self-sufficient with its own escorts on land and water. Kayaks will be allowed.

There is a small organising committee of Janet Wilson, Jean Wilkin- Oxley and Caroline Lewis, so please ask one of them if you have questions.

A cheque for £50 plus the names of the swimmers should be sent to Janet Wilson, 20, Padgett Court, Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire. LS29 8AU. Further information will then be sent.

Email janetwilson22@aol.com  mobile 07957 348328

Overview

Windermere is the longest “Lake” in England with a rich history of people completing the swim. The swim starts at Fell Foot park and finishes at the top end of the lake just after Ambleside Pier. At 10.5 miles it’s a challenging and iconic swim but you will be treated to beautiful scenery all the way up the lake. Why not join us after the swim for a meal and presentation with your fellow swimmers.

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Rowing boats provided but swimmer must provide own crew. Pre-requisites include an open water 5.5 mile swim in 3.5 hours and NO Wetsuits.

Swim Secretary: Chris Malpass

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This is a challenging swim in a remote area on the Scottish Borders. There are 1km, 3.25 miles and 6.5 mile events, the longer 2 needing a personal escort boat or kayak, provided by the swimmer. In return for your efforts you are treated to unrivalled scenery, refreshment and excellent company. The swim starts and finishes on the Tibbie Sheils campsite, where camping and other accommodation is available.

There are no conventional trophies for this event, except a shield awarded to the oldest person to complete the two way event. However the event is very much one to celebrate personal success and every successful swimmer is rewarded for their efforts.

Contact:
Mrs Janet Wilson
20 Padget Court,
Ben Rhydding Drive,
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8AU

Tel: mobile number 07957 348328
email: janetwilson22@aol.com

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