British Long Distance Swimming Association One Hour Swim Challenge 2021

One Hour Swim Challenge Individual                                             One Hour Swim Challenge Team Form

Bulk Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club bulk submission & payment only                        Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2021.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

Dear Swimmers

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2021.

The aim of the One Hour Swim Challenge is to swim as far as you can in a pool in one hour.

There are two competitions: individual and team. Swimmers all enter the individual competition.  If they wish, they can then enter the team event as well. Teams must consist of 3 swimmers of the same age group and gender. Medals are awarded to the first 3 teams in each age group.

The swim can take place any time from January, in a pool that is at least 20 yards long.  The closing date is currently not being set in stone. We intend to keep the entries open until at least 31^st July (This date may be extended due to the current Covid 19 Restrictions). Each entrant will receive a cloth badge as a souvenir of the event and Bronze, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded to individual and team entrants in each age category, for able-bodied and disabled swimmers.

The swim is open to all – any age, any ability! You do NOT have to swim solidly for an hour, just go as far as you can. This is your chance to pit yourself against your own personal best distance swum in an hour or to set yourself a target to go for next year. Age categories (male/ female) range from under 10s – 85+.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Club coaches should decide the most suitable category for each swimmer.  Please choose the appropriate option on the online entry form. Bulk entry forms are available from bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for a minimum of 15 swimmers. Smaller groups of swimmers can be entered via the online form very quickly.

Good luck with your swim!

Best wishes

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within one hour. The swim must be completed in the months of January to July (this may be extended due to covid 19 restrictions). The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver and Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each age group will receive BLDSA medallions.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 yards in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10`s to over 85`s, please see below. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs           30-34 yrs           35-39 yrs           40-44yrs            45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs           65-69 yrs           70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex and all swimmers in a team must be first claim members of the same club. Individual swimmers may only be entered into one team in this competition.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event. For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages on 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Each swimmer must provide their own counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. Each counter must be a responsible person. This can also be done by a “smart watch” which can count lengths but please remember to set the pool length correctly in the device.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 31^st July. (This date may be extended due to Covid 19 restrictions)

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary 2021: Caroline Lewis

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

Time Delay

No medallions or souvenir badges will be forwarded until the adjudication is complete. Please do not expect to hear from us until Augustor September and again this will depend on the final closing date if further Covid 19 restrictions are imposed. Overseas results and souvenirs will be mailed via airmail.

Postal Swim Secretary

All online entries and must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary 2020: Caroline Lewis

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

One Hour Swim Challenge Individual                                             One Hour Swim Challenge Team Form

Bulk Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club bulk submission & payment only                        Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only

British Long Distance Swimming Association Great Covid Swim Challenge 2021

30 minute swim challenge

Great Covid Swim Challenge Individual Form                                             Great Covid Swim Challenge Team Form

Bulk INDIVIDUAL Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club INDIVIDUAL bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge                        Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

Welcome to the BLDSA One Hour Swim Challenge 2021.

Prices for entry are as follows

UK Individual £5.50    UK Team Entry £5.50

International Individual £7.00    International Team Entry £7.00

Dear Swimmers

Welcome to the BLDSA Great Covid Swim Challenge 2021.

The aim of the Great Covid Swim Challenge is to swim as far as you can in a pool in 30 minutes.

There are two competitions: individual and team. Swimmers all enter the individual competition.  If they wish, they can then enter the team event as well. Teams must consist of 3 swimmers of the same age group and gender. Medals are awarded to the first 3 teams in each age group.

The swim can take place any time from January, in a pool that is at least 20 yards long.  The closing date is currently not being set in stone. We intend to keep the entries open until at least 31^st July (This date may be extended due to the current Covid 19 Restrictions). Each entrant will receive a cloth badge as a souvenir of the event and Bronze, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded to individual and team entrants in each age category, for able-bodied and disabled swimmers.

The swim is open to all – any age, any ability! You do NOT have to swim solidly for an hour, just go as far as you can. This is your chance to pit yourself against your own personal best distance swum in an hour or to set yourself a target to go for next year. Age categories (male/ female) range from under 10s – 85+.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Club coaches should decide the most suitable category for each swimmer.  Please choose the appropriate option on the online entry form. Bulk entry forms are available from bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for a minimum of 15 swimmers. Smaller groups of swimmers can be entered via the online form very quickly.

Good luck with your swim!

Best wishes

Caroline Lewis

One Hour Swim Challenge Secretary

Great Covid Swim Challenge Secretary

The Swim

The objective of the swim is for individual swimmers to achieve the greatest possible distance within 30 minutes. The swim must be completed in the months of January to July (this may be extended due to covid 19 restrictions). The incoming results will be listed in order of the distance completed, in the individual age categories as detailed below.

Badges & Medals

Every entrant will receive a souvenir BLDSA Great Covid Swim Challenge embroidered badge as a memento of having taken part in the swim.

The first 3 swimmers in each age category will receive Bronze, Silver and Gold medals respectively.

In the team swim, members of the first three teams in each age group will receive BLDSA medallions.

Location

You may use any swimming pool 20 yards in length, or longer. Entries must be in complete numbers of metres – no decimal places accepted.

All results will be in metres.

Eligibility

Entry will be accepted from any swimmer, you do not need to be a member of a club, with age groups from under 10`s to over 85`s, please see below. Entries can only be accepted online and accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Individual Categories (Men & Women)

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

20-24 yrs           25-29 yrs           30-34 yrs           35-39 yrs           40-44yrs            45-49 yrs

50-54 yrs           55-59 yrs           60-64 yrs           65-69 yrs           70-74 yrs           75-79 yrs

80-84 yrs           85 yrs +

Team Categories

Under 10s         10-11 yrs           12-13 yrs           14-15 yrs           16-17 yrs           18-19 yrs

25yrs +             35yrs +             45yrs +             55yrs +             65yrs +

A team must consist of 3 swimmers of the same sex and all swimmers in a team must be first claim members of the same club. Individual swimmers may only be entered into one team in this competition.

To enter the team event, all swimmers must have already entered the individual event. For the under 10’s, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14-15 years, 16–17 years and 18–19 years age groups, each swimmer must be that age or under.

For all other teams, the youngest member will determine which category the team is in, and all swimmers must be older than that category.

All age categories are calculated on ages on 1st January, in the year of the swim.

For disabled entrants, categories of disability are as follows:

H1. Ambulant: those with a predominantly physical disability

H2. Wheelchair: those who spend most of their time in a wheelchair

H3. Non-physical: those with a non-physical disability, ie. mental or sensory disability

Counters

Each swimmer must provide their own counter who can act as timekeeper and starter. Each counter must be a responsible person. This can also be done by a “smart watch” which can count lengths but please remember to set the pool length correctly in the device.

Entry For More Than One Event

This is quite acceptable, provided 2 entries are completed and two entry fees are paid.

Closing Date

All entries must be made online no later than 31^st July. (This date may be extended due to Covid 19 restrictions)

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Great Covid Swim Challenge Secretary 2021: Caroline Lewis

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

Time Delay

No medallions or souvenir badges will be forwarded until the adjudication is complete. Please do not expect to hear from us until August or September and again this will depend on the final closing date if further Covid 19 restrictions are imposed. Overseas results and souvenirs will be mailed via airmail.

Postal Swim Secretary

All online entries and must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the closing date.  Medals and badges will, likewise, be posted out to entrants at the earliest opportunity.

Great Covid Swim Challenge Secretary 2020: Caroline Lewis

A bulk entry form for 15 or more swimmers is available by emailing the swim secretary at bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com and requesting either an individual or team entry form. You will then complete the form in EXCL and upload it back to use with your payment and club details using the bulk entry button above.

PLEASE NOTE to use this you must keep the format of the provided form in exactly the same way as you get it. Any alterations – including pretty colours or fancy text will void the form. This is because it has to be added to the online generated forms for our results to be compiled. Any void forms will just be deleted and you will have to re submit.

YOU MUST CONTACT bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com for instructions and the form regarding the bulk form entry.

bldsaonehourchallenge@gmail.com

Great Covid Swim Challenge Individual Form                                             Great Covid Swim Challenge Team Form

Bulk INDIVIDUAL Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club INDIVIDUAL bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge                        Bulk TEAMS Entry Form Submission/PaymentThis is for club TEAMS bulk submission & payment only 30 mins challenge

Iconic  Isle of Wight Pier2Pier Sea Swim Event Confirmed.

The IOW Marlins Masters Swim Club are pleased to announce that the 69^th Pier2Pier Sea Swim Isle of Wight event will take place on Saturday 7^th August 2021, starting at 12.00 mid-day alongside Sandown Pier.

Sadly the 2020 event had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and so the organisers held over the entries to the 2021 event.  This year there will be 150 swimmers taking part – 50 are IOW-based swimmers, with 100 coming over to the Island from the mainland.

The swimmers enter the sea from the beach alongside the Sandown Pier, and then swim across the 1.8 miles of the Bay to finish on the beach outside the Shanklin/Sandown Rowing Club. Whilst the results are processed the Rowing Club members supply everyone with well-earned refreshments.

To ensure the safety of the swimmers the crews of the Sandown/Shanklin and the Ryde Inshore Independent Lifeboats, and members of the Shanklin Deep Sea Fishing Club provide powered craft.

The first line of safety is supplied by kayakers, supervised by the Isle of Wight Kayak Club. The organisers are requesting anyone who is a kayaker or canoeist or paddle boarder and can assist to contact Adrian.brown6@talktalk.net with their details.  Please help us to keep this iconic event going by supporting us if you can.

Support for the event has been received from Godshill Model Village, Wight Crystal Water, Tesco Extra Ryde, and also Wightlink and Red Funnel, and we thank them for this.  We are also grateful to Hovertravel and the many island hotels and B&B’s who have carried over last year’s bookings for the visitor entries.

Bob Cooper, Event Referee and Safety Officer said, “After the disappointment of last year’s cancellation it was pleasing that so many of the entrants were happy to hold over to this year.  The Marlins members have also been delighted to see this year’s event be the biggest ever in it’s 69 year history.

It has been pleasing to work in co-operation with RESULTSBASE.COM who are providing the technology to enable improved swimmer registration and timekeeping processes.”

ULLSWATER Saturday August 14th 2021

 EVENT OVERVIEW

As the second longest lake in the Lake District, at 7 miles long Ullswater is often deemed the most beautiful.  The ribbon lake nestles within the foothills of the Helvellyn and High Street ranges, leading to chillier temperatures and bumpier waters as the wind channels down the valley.  

With this in mind, Ullswater can be considered one of the toughest Lake District swims, with stunning views along the entire length of the course.

Why not make a weekend of it by entering the North Lakes Challenge and participating in both the Ullswater swim on the Saturday and the Derwentwater on the Sunday (5.25 mile event only).  This can be completed as a solo swimmer or as a duo swapping role of swimmer and paddler on the second day. Additional certificates will be awarded for completion of this challenge.

THE EVENT

The swim of 7 miles begin at the southern end of the lake at Glenridding pier and concludes close to the source of the River Eamont and Lakeland boat hire, in Pooley Bridge.  Advice regarding parking will be issued following entry to the event.

You will need to make your own arrangements for picking up vehicles left at the start of the swim in Glenridding.

Swimmers must provide their own Kayak and paddler for support on the water.  See Boat Crews requirements on the BLDSA website.

Water Temperatures:  Ullswater is a considered one of the chillier swims usually sitting below 16˚c.

Presentation: After the swim, join us in celebrating by friendly presentation in a local cosy pub in Pooley Bridge.  Certificates will be awarded to all swimmers completing the event alongside keepsakes to the winners of the Ladies and Gents Championship and winners of the boys and girls Junior Championship. 

Swim Secretary: Debbie Taylor 

email: debbie.taylor007@yahoo.com

Mob:07967720798

ENTRY CATEGORIES

Championship entry will require BLDSA membership and be non-wetsuit; veterans/ seniors £70 and juniors £20

Juniors MUST have a Parent or Guardian present AT ALL TIMES during the events.

There will be a number of spaces allocated to a wetsuit category.  All event rules will remain the same, other than swim wear and competing in a separate wetsuit class.  This is offered at a price of veterans/ seniors £115 and juniors £30 if not BLDSA members, BLDSA members will pay standard BLDSA rates. 

All swimmers must provide their own kayak and paddler boat support in the water.

REGISTRATION

Both swimmer and kayaker report to the Swim Secretary upon arrival at Glenridding Steamer Car Park from 7.45am 

BRIEFING

Please Note, attendance to the briefing is mandatory for both the swimmer and kayaker – failure to attend this will void your entry.

1st Wave, slower swimmers @ 8.00am
2nd Wave @ 9.00am

START

1st Wave @ 8.30am
2nd Wave @ 9.30am

(Note that times may be subject to change)

FINISH Pooley Bridge near the boat hire

Cut off time 6 hours

ACCOMODATION

There is a wide variety of accommodation to choose from should you wish to stay in this stunning location, from campsites to welcoming B&B’s.  A simple google search will pull up a number of options.

Debbie Taylor 

Swim Secretary

Kayak Support

Swimmers must have a kayak escorting them for this event, the kayaker should be experienced in rough waters and head wind conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.

Registration

PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY

Ullswater Member EventThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY Ullswater OPEN eventThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

ULLSWATER Saturday August 14th 2021

DERWENTWATER Sunday August 15th 2021

EVENT OVERVIEW

Why not make a weekend of it by entering the North Lakes Challenge and participating in both the Ullswater swim on the Saturday and the Derwentwater on the Sunday (5.25 mile event only).  This can be completed as a solo swimmer or as a duo swapping role of swimmer and paddler on the second day. Additional certificates will be awarded for completion of this challenge.

Ullswater is the second longest body of water in the Lake District, at 7 miles long Ullswater is often deemed the most beautiful.  The ribbon lake nestles within the foothills of the Helvellyn and High Street ranges, leading to chillier temperatures and bumpier waters as the wind channels down the valley.  

With this in mind, Ullswater can be considered one of the toughest Lake District swims, with stunning views along the entire length of the course.

THE EVENT

The swim of 7 miles begin at the southern end of the body of water at Glenridding pier and concludes close to the source of the River Eamont and Lakeland boat hire, in Pooley Bridge.  Advice regarding parking will be issued following entry to the event.

You will need to make your own arrangements for picking up vehicles left at the start of the swim in Glenridding.

Swimmers must provide their own Kayak and paddler for support on the water.  See Boat Crews requirements on the BLDSA website.

Water Temperatures:  Ullswater is a considered one of the chillier swims usually sitting below 16˚c.

Presentation: After the swim, join us in celebrating by friendly presentation in a local cosy pub in Pooley Bridge.  Certificates will be awarded to all swimmers completing the event alongside keepsakes to the winners of the Ladies and Gents Championship and winners of the boys and girls Junior Championship. 

ENTRY CATEGORIES

Championship entry will require BLDSA membership and be non-wetsuit; veterans/ seniors & juniors

Juniors MUST have a Parent or Guardian present AT ALL TIMES during the events.

There will be a number of spaces allocated to a wetsuit category.  All event rules will remain the same, other than swim wear and competing in a separate wetsuit class. 

All swimmers must provide their own kayak and paddler support in the water.

REGISTRATION

Both swimmer and kayaker report to the Swim Secretary upon arrival at Glenridding Steamer Car Park from 7.45am 

BRIEFING

Please Note, attendance to the briefing is mandatory for both the swimmer and kayaker – failure to attend this will void your entry.

START

1st Wave @ 8.30am
2nd Wave @ 9.30am

(Note that times may be subject to change)

FINISH Pooley Bridge near the boat hire

Cut off time 6 hours

ACCOMODATION

There is a wide variety of accommodation to choose from should you wish to stay in this stunning location, from campsites to welcoming B&B’s.  A simple google search will pull up a number of options.

Annie Stafford 

Swim Secretary

Kayak Support

Swimmers must have a kayak escorting them for this event, the kayaker should be experienced in rough waters and head wind conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.

DERWENTWATER, Sunday August 16th 2020

EVENT OVERVIEW:

Derwentwater nestles under Cat Bells with Borrowdale at the southern end. The river Derwent comes into the water here adding a refreshing surprise during the longer triangular swim of 5.25 miles.

The start for the 5.25 mile swim, is from the Keswick Launch piers, to the south end of the body of water then east towards Kettlewell beach and back to the piers.

The EVENTS:

Swimmers for both events need to provide their own Kayak and paddler.

Briefing for both swims is on the beach by the Launch piers near the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. There is ample parking.

Presentations will be held on the beach after the last swimmers have completed.

Swim Secretary

Annie Stafford

Tel 01257 268946

Mob 07768132622

ENTRY CATEGORIES:

Championship entry will require BLDSA membership and is for non-wetsuit swimmers in traditional costumes.

5.25 mile triangular swim seniors / veterans and juniors.

Juniors must have a parent or guardian present at all times during the events.

There will be open category places for both swims, where wetsuits or non-traditional costumes are allowed. If you are a BLDSA member prices are the same.

REGISTRATION:

8.30 am at Keswick Launch Piers.

Briefing for swim 9am. Kayakers must register and attend the briefing.

5.25 mile swim starts at 9.30am.

Finish at the beach near Keswick Launch piers.

Cut off times 5.5 hours.

Accommodation:

There are campsites, a YHA and B&Bs in Keswick.

Annie Stafford

Swim Secretary

EVENT ENTRY

PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY

BLDSA Member North Lakes Challenge EntryThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY NON Member North Lakes Challenge EntryThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

Kayak Support

Swimmers must have a kayak escorting them for this event, the kayaker should be experienced in rough waters and head wind conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.

DERWENTWATER, Sunday August 15th 2021

EVENT OVERVIEW:

Derwentwater nestles under Cat Bells with Borrowdale at the southern end. The river Derwent comes into the water here adding a refreshing surprise during the longer triangular swim of 5.25 miles.

The start for the 5.25 mile swim, is from the Keswick Launch piers, to the south end of the Lake then east towards Kettlewell beach and back to the piers.

A second, 2 mile swim, sets off a little later from Kettlewell Beach on the eastern shore, with both swims finishing back at the piers together.

For those also swimming Ullswater the day before and entering the longer Derwentwater swim, there is a price reduction and an extra Northern Lakes Challenge Certificate.

Some duos swap, swimming one lake and paddling for the other.

The EVENTS:

Swimmers for both events need to provide their own Kayak and paddler.

Briefing for both swims is on the beach by the Launch piers near the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick. There is ample parking.

Presentations will be held on the beach after the last swimmers have completed.

Swim Secretary

Annie Stafford

Tel 01257 268946

Mob 07768132622

ENTRY CATEGORIES:

Championship entry will require BLDSA membership and is for non-wetsuit swimmers in traditional costumes.

5.25 mile triangular swim seniors and veterans £50, or £35 if you also swim Ullswater the day before. Juniors £10.

2 mile swim senior and veterans £35. Juniors £10. (NOT AVAILABLE IN 2021)

Juniors must have a parent or guardian present at all times during the events.

There will be open category places for both swims, where wetsuits or non-traditional costumes are allowed. If you are a BLDSA member prices are the same.

For non-members 5.25 mile seniors and veterans £85 juniors £20.

For non-members 2 mile seniors and veterans £70, juniors £20. (NOT AVAILABLE IN 2021)

REGISTRATION:

for both swims 8.30 am at Keswick Launch Piers.

Briefing for both swims 9am. Kayakers must register and attend the briefing.

5.25 mile swim starts at 9.30am.

2 mile swim starts 10.30am at Kettlewell Beach National Trust car park. (NOT AVAILABLE IN 2021)

Both swims finish at the beach near Keswick Launch piers.

Cut off times 5.5 hours and 2.5 hours.

Accommodation:

There are campsites, a YHA and B&Bs in Keswick.

Annie Stafford

Swim Secretary

Kayak Support

Swimmers must have a kayak escorting them for this event, the kayaker should be experienced in rough waters and head wind conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY

Derwentwater Member EventThis is for MEMBERS ONLY Derwent water OPEN eventThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

Overview

This is an extreme endurance event in variable conditions and water temperatures, requiring the highest level of mental determination. Although full safety cover is provided, the swimmer is expected to source a suitable escort boat and provide crew for it. This aspect of the swim is at least 50 % responsible for success. This years event will be run in the day time with a staggered start from 4am to try to achieve an 8pm finish for everyone. Past times have been between 9 and 26 hours!

There are only around 60 people who have completed this swim, the first one being Commander Gerry Forsburg in 1959. As a result of our amazingly successful anniversary relay in 2019 we are offering a new relay event to be held in conjunction with our end to end event. For more information on this please contact Janet as below.

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

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

Registration

Online

21.6 miles 1 km

PDF Form

Return filled in entry form with fee (if cheque or stating done via BACS) to the swim secretary (address shown above).

Entry Form

1K Entry Form

Preliminary Information

Read before entering.

Preliminary information

Entries close 29th July 2021.

Accounts of past swims

An interview with the only 2 out of 9 who conquered 21.6mile Loch Lomond in 2014

Mark Sheridan in 2012

Adrian Rotchell in 2016

Saturday 4th Sept 2021, 9:00am

BLDSA Windermere 10.5 miles Seniors & Juniors – all strokes, non-wetsuit and wetsuit

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 Windermere 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 body of water. For the 2nd time for 2021, we will be allowing wetsuit swimmers to swim along the traditional non-wetsuit swimmers. Only non-wetsuit BLDSA member swimmers will be eligible for the Championship however.

Non member and wetsuit places will be limited and will be issued on a first come basis, assuming all the pre requisite conditions are met.

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Windermere Non-wetsuit providing own crew – £120

Windermere Non-wetsuit BLDSA providing crew – £220

Windermere Wetsuit providing own crew – £120

Windermere Wetsuit BLDSA providing crew – £220

Juniors will be allowed to swim providing they can give proof of experience in events of this magnitude. See options for pricing from £20

Non member prices are as above +£50.00

Rowing boats are available from Ambleside but these must be organised by the swimmer, who must also provide their own crew. Unfortunately the BLDSA can no longer facilitate rowing boats due to the insurance implications imposed by the hire company. Please be aware the hire company will make a charge for delivery of the rowing boat to Fell Foot and again you may have to arrange your own insurance.

Pre-requisites include an open water 5.5 mile swim in 3.5 hours.

Swim Secretary: Chris Malpass

Contact us 

Registration

Entries Full. Please use the form below to be added to our waiting list. If we have enough extra swimmer enquires we may be able to extend the number of swimmers in the event, so please register if you would like to participate

Windermere 10.5 milesThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY Windermere Open (one way)This is for NON MEMBERS ONLY After Event MealNumber of limited places

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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

Kayak Support

Swimmers must have a kayak escorting them for this event, you need to bring your own, they should be experienced in rough water conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.

Registration

Online

1 km Member EventThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY NON Member St Marys 1K EntryThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY 3.25 milesThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY

6.5 miles membersThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY  NON Member St. Mary's eventThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

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Entry Form

Info PDF, please read before entering

Info

Saturday 2^nd October 2021

Nottingham, U.K.

Colwick Park Open.

Open Water Swim Festival.

Individual and team relay events, wet-suit and traditional pool swimwear categories.

1k,, 3k, and 5k races.

Simply pick your distance and your favourite stroke

Start times.     Morning events.              Entry Fees.

11:00              1k, 3k, and 5k                    £20 – £40 (solo swimmers.)

11:00              5k relay                                 £40 (3 – 5 swimmers.)

Colwick Park is the first open water British Long Distance Swimming Association event of the 2021 season. This small, sheltered lake is ideally situated to the south of Nottingham at Colwick Park watersports centre. Make a sharp, early start to your summer of events at Colwick, whether you are a seasoned open water swimmer or a novice triathlete, get ahead of the pack at a friendly and competitive swim meet. B.L.D.S.A. events are the benchmark for water sports safety, fully insured with comprehensive safety rib and kayak cover, first aid facilities and open water swim advice.

Register

BLDSA Member Colwick Park Relay EntryThis is for BLDSA MEMBERS ONLY  BLDSA Member Colwick Park EventsThis is for MEMBERS ONLY

NON Member Colwick Park EntryThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY  NON Member Colwick Park Relay FormThis is for NON MEMBERS ONLY

Entries for the 1 km are on the day.

Registration on the day

9:00am report to the Swim Secretary on arrival – Swimmers MUST register.

Briefing

9.30am – All swimmers must attend.

Start

10:00am

Time limit

There will be a time limit of 3.5hours on this swim.

Presentations

The presentation will be held on the lake side or in the Adventure Centre as soon as possible after the last swimmer finishes.

Non UK Residents

Non UK Residents must provide evidence of membership of their governing body or individual insurance for Open Water Swimming.

Location

From the North leave the M1 at junction 26 and follow the A610 into Nottinham City Centre then follow the signs for Trent Bridge, Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Park.

On reaching Nottingham Racecourse follow A612 Southwell Road keeping Nottingham Racecourse on your right.  After the Toby Carvery Restaurant turn right at the second set of traffic lights into Mile End Road.  Then immediately right into River Road which leads into Colwick Park.  To gain entry into the park you will need a £2 to raise the barrier (your exit is free) then follow the road through the park until you reach West Lake and Colwick Park Adventure Centre.

From the South leave the M1 at junction 24 and follow the A453 towards Nottingham then follow directions as above.

For those people who wish to use sat nav the post code for the park is NG4 2DW

Emergency Safety Cover

Emergency Safety cover will be provided; at a minimum this will include the BLDSA rescue boat and a number of canoes spaced around the course.

General Information

All persons are advised to report any incidents, including near misses, to a nominated person who shall be named at the championship briefing meeting.

The BLDSA has in place Anti-Bullying and Child & Vulnerable Adult Policies. Copies of which may be obtained from the BLDSA Safeguarding Officer.

Any person associated with the swim is expected to pay any car park charges that may be due from the parking of their vehicle.

Facilities

We are most fortunate to have access to the new Adventure Centre on the lakeside where there are showers toilets and changing facilities.

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For more information please contact:

Kevin Welsh

colwickparkswim@bldsa.org.uk

kevinwelsh63@btinternet.com