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BLDSA EVENTS
Current Month
april
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may
Event Details
Overview The first BLDSA swim of the year and a great start to the season. You can choose from 1km, 3km or 5km – or even really kick the season off
Event Details
Overview
The first BLDSA swim of the year and a great start to the season. You can choose from 1km, 3km or 5km – or even really kick the season off with a bang and double up and do the 1km swim and one of the longer distances too.
Use the links below to enter this event.
Register
Entries for the 1 km are on the day.
The Event
The course is a 1km loop of Colwick lake in Nottinghamshire, marked by positioned buoys.
The 1km swim will start first and we welcome as many newcomers to open water swimming as possible. The 1km swim is open to both wetsuit swimmers and non-BLDSA members – you can also sign up on the day.
The 3km and 5km swims will start together (so you CANNOT enter both) and will both do multiple loops of the lake. Both events are open to wetsuit swimmers – but you will not swim as part of the championship event.
Registration on the day
1km – 9:00am report to the Swim Secretary on arrival – Swimmers MUST register.
3km & 5km – 10:00am report to the Swim Secretary on arrival – Swimmers MUST register.
Briefing
1km – 9.30am – All swimmers must attend.
3km & 5km – 11:00am – All swimmers must attend.
Start
1km – 10:00am
3km & 5km – 11:30am
(Note that times may be subject to change)
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 Hon. Child & Vulnerable Adult 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:
Amanda Bell – email a_l_bell@hotmail.com
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am
Location
Nottingham
Organizer
Amanda Belle mail: a_l_bell@hotmail.com
june
Event Details
25th Budworth Mere Championships Events (run under BLDSA rules) – The Championships will consist of 6 distinct events Senior 3 Mile Championship Senior 3 Mile Wetsuits Senior 2 Mile Masters (age 60+
Event Details
25th Budworth Mere Championships
Events (run under BLDSA rules) – The Championships will consist of 6 distinct events
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Senior 3 Mile Championship
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Senior 3 Mile Wetsuits
- Senior 2 Mile Masters (age 60+ on the day)
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Junior 2 mile Championship (age 12-15 on the day)
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Senior 1 mile Championship
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Senior 1 mile Wetsuits
Registration, Briefing and Start
Registration upon arrival at 7.45am,
Briefing at 8:45am in or in-front of the Budworth Sailing Club House,
start 9:30am.
Directions to Budworth Sailing Club
Take the A49 south from Warrington. At the roundabout over junction 10 of the M56 take the A559 to Northwich, pass the turning for Great Budworth and continue down the hill. After approximately 200m on the right is a concealed entrance to the Sailing Club. CW9 6HA
Swim Secretary
Larry & Michaela Richard
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am
Location
Budworth Mere
Organizer
Larry & Michaela Richardbudworth@warrington-dolphins.co.uk
BLDSA Wykeham Lake Championships (Nr. Scarborough) NIGHT SWIM
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Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough)
- Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Event Details
The 18th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Swimmers will be escorted around a marked course by their individual kayakers with buoys lit for navigation. The 2019 NIGHT events include the following: 5 km - Senior only -
Event Details
The 18th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Swimmers will be escorted around a marked course by their individual kayakers with buoys lit for navigation.
The 2019 NIGHT events include the following:
5 km – Senior only – Traditional Costume/trunks
Entries closed.
PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED
For more information contact:
Ms Erin Hope
e-mail: erinx1xhope@outlook.com
Swim prerequisites
Swimmers are required to wear 2 LED adventure lights attached to them for this night swim. These can be purchased from the BLDSA shop for £9 each. All swimmers need to be accompanied by experienced kayaker. The swim organizer will endeavor to provide kayak support for you where needed and for this reason the swimmers may start at a different times depending on numbers. Swim places depend on available kayak support, which will be allocated on first come first serve basis. To ensure a place please try to provide your own competent kayaker.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm
Location
Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough)
Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Organizer
Erin Hope erinx1xhope@outlook.com
BLDSA Wykeham Lake Championships (Nr. Scarborough)
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Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough)
- Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Event Details
The 19th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Wykeham Lake is on the A170 Scarborough to Pickering Road. It is on the left if coming from Scarborough, just after West Ayton and on the right
Event Details
The 19th WYKEHAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wykeham Lake is on the A170 Scarborough to Pickering Road. It is on the left if coming from Scarborough, just after West Ayton and on the right if coming from Pickering. The Lake is sign posted Wykeham Lake / Charm Park and is opposite Hutton Buscel.
The 2019 events include the following:
2 mile (3.2km) – Junior & Senior – Traditional Costume/trunks
5 km – Senior only – Traditional Costume/trunks
1 km – Open, Seniors & Juniors – Traditional Costume/trunks and Wetsuits
Register here;
Entries closed.
PLEASE NOTE: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED
For more information contact:
Ms Erin Hope
e-mail: erinx1xhope@outlook.com
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am
Location
Wykeham Lake (Nr. Scarborough)
Long Causeway Road Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO13 9QU United Kingdom
Organizer
Erin Hope erinx1xhope@outlook.com
BLDSA Champion of Champions (South) Dover Harbour
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Port of Dover
- Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent CT17 9BU
Event Details
Overview One of our toughest swims on the calendar, but not for the total distance (9 miles). You will swim each of the three events (Non-wetsuit only), but with an interval
Event Details
Overview
One of our toughest swims on the calendar, but not for the total distance (9 miles). You will swim each of the three events (Non-wetsuit only), but with an interval between each swim and the challenge is not getting too cold swim to swim and being able to complete the 3 events.
The Event
The senior Champion of Champions events will consist of three swims – over 10 laps, 6 laps and 2 laps of a designated course in Dover Harbour. Each lap will be 1/2 mile – the course being set using GPS. All competitors shall enter all 3 events.
To complete the full Champion of Champions event, competitors must complete all three swims and the Championship will be decided on the basis of the lowest aggregate times
In order for competitors to complete the full Champion of Champions event, they must complete each individual event before the designated time for the start of the next element
Water Temperature for this weekend of the year has averaged 14.3 degrees celsius over the last 10 years. The event has taken place in lower temperatures (12 degrees in 2013) so make sure you are prepared. Come with a buddy for support, make sure you have lots of hot drinks plus nourishment you can access between swims. A small tent is advisable to keep you away from the elements between swims.
Age Categories
Seniors & Juniors
- Only open to BLDSA members and this is a NON-WETSUIT event.
- All three events = £90 Seniors, £20 Juniors
- Juniors MUST have a Parent or Guardian present AT ALL TIMES during the events.
Registration
Report to the Swim Secretary upon arrival at the Start site at ‘Swimmers Beach’ (on the beach opposite Cinque Ports Yacht Club) from 8am.
Briefing
Please Note, attendance of the briefing is mandatory – failure to attend this will void your entry. This will be held on the beach.
5mile swim @ 8.45am
3mile swim @ 1:15pm
1mile swim @ 4:15pm
Start
5 mile swim – 9:15am
3 mile swim – 1:30pm
1 mile swim – 4:30pm
(Note that times will be subject to change)
Course
Will be around 3 buoys spaced out in approximately a triangle which will be set within the broader designated swimming area of Dover Harbour. This is clearly marked out by yellow buoys. Swimmers must pass outside each of the buoys on each circuit in a clockwise direction. Each time a swimmer passes the start point at the completion of each lap, they must clearly give his/her number to the Lap Recorders who will be in the lap counting boat. The start, finish and more details of the course will be outlined at the briefing.
Time limits
BE AWARE there will be VERY STRICT time limits as follows – this is to protect YOUR safety and to ensure the smooth running of the swim:
5 mile swim – 4 hours, 3 mile swim – 2 1/2 hours, 1 mile swim – 50 mins (The slowest finisher easily completed within these time frames in recent years)
Non UK Residents
Non UK Residents must provide evidence of membership of their governing body or individual insurance for Open Water Swimming.
Location
Swimmers Beach (where the Channel Swimmers usually train) on the beach opposite from the Cinque Ports Yacht Club on the Esplanade
Sorry you will need to ‘Pay and Display’ about £7.00 all day on the sea front. Other car parks are available near by. Most sea front hotels offer free parking. More details on Parking are available at Dover Council website, see below for link.
Emergency Safety Cover
Safety cover will be provided by ca. 8-10 canoeist lifeguards, and by the BLDSA rescue boats. Given the difficulty in ensuring sufficient canoe cover, swimmers are encouraged to bring their own canoeists if possible.
Presentations
The presentation will take place on the beach at approximately 6:00pm.
Trophies will be awarded to the winner of the Ladies and Gents Champion of Champions event. Certificates will be awarded to all swimmers completing the full Champion of Champions event.
Certificates will also be presented to all competitors finishing individual races.
General Information
The Championship will be held in the recreational area of the harbour. Nevertheless, it will be a very demanding swim and the following points should be taken into account before entering:
* The swim is early in the season and water temperatures can often still be cold. In 2013 the temperature was 12 degrees celsius and in 2014 the temperature was 15 degrees celsius. The average over the last 10 years during this weekend in Dover is 14.3 degrees. Do not fool yourself by training in 20+ degree conditions thinking that will be the same!
* The harbour is the largest man made harbour in the UK and can be influenced by wind and swell out side the protective breakwaters.
* The harbour is also subject to tidal flow (The swim course is in a low flow area and parallel to the swim).
Serious training is needed before attempting an open water of this magnitude, nevertheless all the above will add to the enjoyment of the swim and I encourage you to enter.
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 Protection Policies. Copies of which may be obtained from the BLDSA Hon. Child Protection 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.
Accommodation
Try the nearest Premier Inn on the Esplanade or go to www.booking.com
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Port of Dover
Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, Kent CT17 9BU
Organizer
Mark Sheridandistanceweekend@bldsa.org.uk cofcswim@bldsa.org.uk
22jun9:00 amBLDSA Champion of Champions (North) Scaling Dam5/ 3/ 1 Miles, Senior/Juniors, Freestyle
Event Details
The BLDSA Champion of Champions (North) will be held on the 22nd June 2019. The event is a week after the world famous & gruelling BLDSA Champion of Champions (South). The
Event Details
The BLDSA Champion of Champions (North) will be held on the 22nd June 2019. The event is a week after the world famous & gruelling BLDSA Champion of Champions (South).
The Champion of Championship North will be the 4th BLDSA Championship of the season, following swims at Colwick Park in Nottingham, Wykeham Lakes in Yorkshire and the Champion of Champions (South) in Dover Harbour (check those out!)
Seniors & Juniors Events comprise 5 mile race +3 mile race +1 mile race = 9 miles in total. Competitors can swim in any or all of the 3 events
TRADITIONAL COSTUMES/TRUNKS ONLY TO BE WORN
Contact: Amanda Bell
e mail: a_l_bell@hotmail.com
Tel: 07590 685913
Register here
Senior/Veteran Registration Junior Registration
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Scaling Dam
TS13 4TP
july
6jul11:00 amBLDSA Torbay8 miles Senior, 4 Miles Veterans. Freestyle/Breaststroke.
Event Details
https://youtu.be/Z6QgttsGUGk If supplying your own canoeist they must be experienced in sea conditions. The BLDSA Torbay Championship takes place across a large, semi-circular bay on the south coast of Devon, famous for
Event Details
If supplying your own canoeist they must be experienced in sea conditions.
The BLDSA Torbay Championship takes place across a large, semi-circular bay on the south coast of Devon, famous for its beautiful long sandy beaches, stunning views, red sandstone cliffs and crystal clear waters. The 8 mile starts from Meadfoot beach in Torquay across to the turnaround point at Fishcombe Cove near Brixham. It’s recognised as one of the toughest swims on the BLDSA calendar and a history dating back to the 1950s and still has records that stand from the 1980s, where Karen Toole set a record time of 2 hours 42 minutes (1983) and Lyndon Dunsbee in 2 hours 40 minutes (1986). The event remains only one of two sea swims that the association runs annually.
Swim Secretary: Steve Price – torbayswim@bldsa.org.uk
This event is NON-WETSUIT only.
Register
*Swimmers must be members of the BLDSA before entering and must be experienced swimmers (Torbay – Ideal experience for swimmers).
Kayak Support
Swimmers must have a kayak with escorting them for this event, this can either be provided by us for a fee or you can bring your own. If you decide to bring your own, they must be experienced in rough sea conditions and ideally should have a BCU 2 star award.
The Route
The swim starts from Meadfoot Beach in Torquay across to Fishcombe Bay and then heads back to Meadfoot. Having a good kayaker for this swim is essential since the swimmer can’t navigate and the kayaker can see how the currents are pulling the swimmer.
Accomodation
For those looking for relatively cheap accommodation, there are two Premier Inns in the area;
- Torquay Sea Front – Seafront, Belgrave Road, Torquay, TQ2 5HE, United Kingdom
- Goodrington Sea Front – Tanners Rd, Paignton TQ4 6LP, United Kingdom
Other recommendations for hotels and bed&breakfasts can be found on the local tourist site – https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/accommodation
Weather and Conditions
In general, the bay is quite well protected from strong winds – but the race is still very weather dependent. In lead up to the event, the swim secretary, safety officer and race controller will keep a vigilant eye on the forecasts. Usually we use a combination of the following to judge what the conditions may be like; (1) Advice from the coastguard and harbour master in Torbay (2) the met office Inshore Forecast, (3) BBC Weather, (4) Wind Guru and (5) The main shipping forecast. We also have a wealth of experience of the conditions in Torbay from Paignton Sailing Club who help with our safety boat support and have really indepth knowledge of the bay. Our kayakers that we supply are locals too, highly skilled in dealing with tricky sea conditions. With this combination, we’re able to make a well informed decision on whether the race is safe to go ahead, what sort of conditions you as swimmers are likely to face and give you tips on dealing with those too before the start.
if you’re unsure on anything – please just ask us, we’re here to help!
Notes:
Guide to the Torbay swim
Blogs on BLDSA Torbay
Each year we have swimmers that write about their experience of Torbay, we’ve listed a few below so you see what it’s really like to swim in one of the most stunning events on the BLDSA calendar;
Helen Beveridge – https://outdoorswimmer.com/blogs/the-bldsa-8-mile-torbay-swim-2014
Mark Sheridan – http://reminiscencesofalongdistanceswimmer.blogspot.de/2012/07/bldsa-torbay-2012.html
Rebecca Hollingsworth – https://intotheocean.wordpress.com/2017/07/02/swimming-the-english-riviera/
Swimmer videos
Chris Astill-Smith – BLDSA Torbay 2017;
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Contact: Philip Yorke 50 Heathfield, Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL. e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY ** [timed-content-server hide="01/01/2018 23:55
Event Details
Contact:
Philip Yorke
50 Heathfield,
Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL.
e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY **
3 km 1 km 6 miles Bala 3Km Junior Bala 3mile Junior
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Organizer
Philip Yorkeemail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
14jul12:00 pmBLDSA Bala (North Wales) - Sunday3 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke.
Event Details
Contact: Philip Yorke 50 Heathfield, Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL. e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk ** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY **
Event Details
Contact:
Philip Yorke
50 Heathfield,
Mirfield, W Yorks, WF14 9BL.
e-mail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY **
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Entries closed.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Organizer
Philip Yorkeemail: balaswim@bldsa.org.uk
27jul12:00 pmBLDSA Coniston Veterans3.85 miles, Freestyle.
Event Details
Overview A beautiful swim in a beautiful lake. The Vets swim starts near the Brown Howe car park and you swim down to finish on the beach just before the Bluebird
Event Details
Overview
A beautiful swim in a beautiful lake. The Vets swim starts near the Brown Howe car park and you swim down to finish on the beach just before the Bluebird Café. With the presentation taking place on the beach once all the swimmers have finished.
If you want, you can also enter to swim the full length of the lake (5.25m) the following day.
Register
*Prerequisites: You must be over 45 on the day of the swim to enter as a Vet.
The event
The course goes from Brown Howe down to the beach just in front of the Bluebird Café, for a 3.85m swim.
The swimmers will start in two waves to allow swimmers to finish as close to each other as possible.
This swim is for BLDSA members only (Vets – 45+ on the day of the swim) and is for skins swimmers only.
Timings
9am registration; 10am briefing; 11:30am swim start
The presentation will be on the beach as soon as possible after the last swimmer has finished.
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For more information for 2019 please contact:
Francis Zielinski
Email: franciszielinski@gmail.com
Mob: 07942728931
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coniston Water
Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, United Kingdom
Organizer
Francis Zielinskiullswaterswim@bldsa.org.uk
28jul12:00 pmBLDSA Coniston (Junior & Senior)5.25 miles Senior/Junior. Freestyle/Breaststroke.
Event Details
Coniston Water is a beautiful lake set in the stunning scenery of the fells where you can join this popular event. Test yourself to swim the 5.25 miles in the
Event Details
Coniston Water is a beautiful lake set in the stunning scenery of the fells where you can join this popular event. Test yourself to swim the 5.25 miles in the sweet tasting clear water that was so loved by Arthur Ransome and his children of ‘Swallows and Amazons’.
Registration
The event
The course goes from Water Park at the southern end of Coniston Water and you swim until you run out of water, finishing at Monk Coniston at the northern end of the lake.
Transport will be provided for all swimmers to the start, we ask that kayakers and supporters make their own way there. However, please note that we are not allowed to park at Water Park – but you can drop off kayaks in advance. This is why we allow so much time between the briefing and the start (see below). You WILL have time to organise all of the logistical requirements, so all swimmers and kayakers MUST attend the briefing.
This swim is for BLDSA members only, but open to Juniors, Seniors and Vets, and is for skins swimmers only.
Timing
Time – 8:30am registration; 9:30am briefing; 12noon swim start
The presentation will be on the beach as soon as possible after the last swimmer has finished.
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For more information please contact:
Francis Zielinski
Email: franciszielinski@gmail.com
Mob: 07942728931
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Coniston Water
Lake Rd, Coniston LA21 8AN, United Kingdom
Organizer
Francis Zielinskiullswaterswim@bldsa.org.uk
august
Event Details
5/ 3/ 1 MILES, SENIOR/JUNIORS, FREESTYLE EVENT DETAILS OVERVIEW We are recreating one of our toughest swims on the calendar, The BLDSA Classic Champion of Champions 9 mile challenge. Each competitor will swim
Event Details
5/ 3/ 1 MILES, SENIOR/JUNIORS, FREESTYLE
EVENT DETAILS
OVERVIEW
We are recreating one of our toughest swims on the calendar, The BLDSA Classic Champion of Champions 9 mile challenge. Each competitor will swim the three events (Non-wetsuit only), with an interval between each swim. The challenge is getting warm, refuelled and then getting ready to get back in the cold water for the next event.
Senior/Veteran entry Junior entry
THE EVENT
The senior Champion of Champions events will consist of three swims –5 miles, 3 miles and then 1 mile- 10 laps, 6 laps and 2 laps of a designated course. Each lap will be 1/2 mile – the course being set using GPS. All competitors shall enter all 3 events.
To complete the full Champion of Champions event, competitors must complete all three swims and the Championship placings will be decided on the basis of the lowest aggregate times.
In order for competitors to complete the full Champion of Champions event, they must complete each individual event before the designated time for the start of the next element
We recommend swimmers bring food and drink to refuel, suitable warm, dry clothing to wear between events, and bring a support buddy to look after you and cheer you on.
AGE CATEGORIES
Seniors & Juniors
- Only open to BLDSA members and this is a NON-WETSUIT event.
- All three events = £90 Seniors, £20 Juniors
- Juniors MUST have a Parent or Guardian present AT ALL TIMES during the events.
REGISTRATION
Report to the Event Swim Secretary upon arrival. The registration point will be signposted at Holyhead sailing club from 8am.
BRIEFING
Please Note, attendance of the briefing is mandatory – failure to attend this will void your entry. This will be held at Holyhead Sailing Club
5mile swim @ 8.45am
3mile swim @ 1:15pm
1mile swim @ 4:15pm
START
5 mile swim – 9:15am
3 mile swim – 1:30pm
1 mile swim – 4:30pm
(Note that times will be subject to change)
COURSE
A ½ mile course will be clearly marked out in the harbour off Newry beach. Swimmers must swim around the outside of each of the buoys on each circuit as detailed in the swim briefing . Every time a swimmer completes a lap, they must clearly give their swim number to the lap Recorders. The start, finish and position of the lap recorders will be outlined at the briefing.
TIME LIMITS
5 mile swim – 4 hours, 3 mile swim – 2 1/2 hours, 1 mile swim – 50 mins (The slowest finisher easily completed within these time frames in recent years)
NON UK RESIDENTS
Non UK Residents must provide evidence of membership of their governing body or individual insurance for Open Water Swimming.
LOCATION
Holyhead Sailing Club/ Newry Beach, Holyhead
SAFETY COVER
The 2 BLDSA fast rescue boats will be in attendance at the event and will be supported by support kayakers and other support vessels dispersed around the course. We will have designated first aid support available throughout the event.
PRESENTATIONS
The presentation will take place at Holyhead Sailing Club .
Trophies will be awarded to the winner of the Ladies and Gents Champion of Champions event. Certificates will be awarded to all swimmers completing the full Champion of Champions event.
Certificates will also be presented to all competitors finishing individual races.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Championship will be held in Holyhead, on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. We are bringing the popular Champion of Champions event format to Wales. Many swimmers over the years have taken on this challenge in locations in The South and North of the UK to help prepare for channel solo and relay swims. By locating the swim in Holyhead we can hopefully some local swimmers from Wales and swimmers from over the sea but in easy reach on The Isle of Man and Ireland to take on the event too.
ACCOMMODATION
Holyhead itself has a selection of B &B’s and hotels, including a Travelodge and there are also plenty of accommodation options within driving distance in the popular tourist locations of Treaddur Bay (10 min drive) & Rhosneigr (approx. 20 min drive)
There are also plenty of Campsites around Holyhead.
ORGANIZER
Liane Llewellyn Hickling
liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Holyhead Harbour
Newry Beach
Organizer
Mrs Liane Hickling62 Main Road, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4BL Tel: 01274 830615 e-mail: liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
3aug12:00 pmSandown to Shanklin Sea Swim2 miles tidal assisted.
Event Details
Sandown to Shanklin Sea Swim is a 2 mile tide assisted sea swim which takes place some distance from the shore line across Shanklin Bay and is run under
Event Details
Sandown to Shanklin Sea Swim is a 2 mile tide assisted sea swim which takes place some distance from the shore line across Shanklin Bay and is run under BDLSA rules. The date of the swim is Saturday the 3rd of August with a 12.00 noon start from Sandown Pier. Entry Forms and all details are now available on the IOW Marlins Swim Club website.
This includes details of hotels in case you want to have a weekend on the Isle of Wight.
After last years trial we will now be allowing wetsuits, for which there will be fastest male and female trophies.
Contact: Bob Cooper
E- Mail: bobcooper1948@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.iowmarlinsswimclub.co.uk
Entry Forms and all details are now available on the IOW Marlins Swim Club website’
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
4augAll DayBLDSA (Wales) Newry Beach, Holyhead Harbour OPEN1/2 Mile & 1 Mile, Open to all swimmers
Event Details
800m and 1 mile OPEN EVENTs EVENT DETAILS OVERVIEW On the Sunday morning following our BLDSA Champion of Champions Wales event we will be holding 800m and 1 mile open
Event Details
800m and 1 mile OPEN EVENTs
EVENT DETAILS
OVERVIEW
On the Sunday morning following our BLDSA Champion of Champions Wales event we will be holding 800m and 1 mile open events. These events can be entered by non BLDSA members, Wetsuit swimmers and non- wetsuit swimmers. The events will raise money for Holyhead RNLI
THE EVENT
800m event: 1 lap around course
1 mile event: 2 laps around course
Each lap will be 1/2 mile – the course being set using GPS.
- Open to NON BLDSA& BLDSA members. WETSUITS ALLOWED
- Entry fees:
- 800m = £10, 1 Mile= £20
- Juniors MUST have a Parent or Guardian present AT ALL TIMES during the events.
REGISTRATION
Report to the Event Swim Secretary upon arrival. The registration point will be signposted at Holyhead sailing club from 8am.
BRIEFING
Please Note, attendance of the briefing is mandatory – failure to attend this will void your entry. This will be held at Holyhead Sailing Club
briefing for both events: 8.45am
START
9:15am
COURSE
A ½ mile course will be clearly marked out in the harbour off Newry beach. Swimmers must swim around the outside of each of the buoys on each circuit as detailed in the swim briefing . Every time a swimmer completes a lap, they must clearly give their swim number to the lap Recorders. The start, finish and position of the lap recorders will be outlined at the briefing.
LOCATION
Holyhead Sailing Club/ Newry Beach, Holyhead
SAFETY COVER
The 2 BLDSA fast rescue boats will be in attendance at the event and will be supported by support kayakers and other support vessels dispersed around the course. We will have designated first aid support available throughout the event.
PRESENTATIONS
The presentation will take place at Holyhead Sailing Club after the vent is complete
Certificates will be presented to all competitors finishing individual races.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Championship will be held in Holyhead, on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. The event will raise funds for Holyhead RNLI
ACCOMMODATION
Holyhead itself has a selection of B &B’s and hotels, including a Travelodge and there are also plenty of accommodation options within driving distance in the popular tourist locations of Treaddur Bay (10 min drive) & Rhosneigr (approx. 20 min drive)
There are also plenty of Campsites around Holyhead.
ORGANIZER
Liane Llewellyn Hickling
liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Holyhead Harbour
Newry Beach
Organizer
Mrs Liane Hickling62 Main Road, Denholme, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4BL Tel: 01274 830615 e-mail: liane.llewellyn@btinternet.com
10aug - 11aug 107:00 amaug 11BLDSA 2 Way Windermere21 miles (Overnight) Senior
Event Details
Contact Swim Secretary: David Randall email: david.randall@djfinancial.co.uk
Event Details
Contact Swim Secretary:
David Randall
email: david.randall@djfinancial.co.uk
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Time
10 (Saturday) 7:00 am - 11 (Sunday) 6:00 pm
Location
Windermere
Lake District National Park Cumbria UK
Organizer
David Randall
10aug5:30 pmDee Mile2k Wetsuit + Non Wetsuit, 1k Wetsuit
Event Details
The 1km and 2km events will both take place again. Junior swimmers between 12-15 years can enter the 1km event. For those who don't know the Dee Mile is unique and
Event Details
The 1km and 2km events will both take place again. Junior swimmers between 12-15 years can enter the 1km event.
For those who don’t know the Dee Mile is unique and very historic to Chester and to open water swimming. The event has gone from strength to strength and attracts a large field.
If there are any other details that you require please let me know..
ciaramurph@yahoo.com
Phone contact: 07786 237667
From the Chester Triathlon Club website:
This is a classical race of the modern era, with a history which is very nearly continuous, going back to the first time it was held 1922. The race has several idiosyncrasies. It starts at the Red House pub and the distance is actually a mile and a quarter. You swim downstream around the Crook of the Dee to finish at the suspension bridge. Being all downstream, the course times vary considerably depending on the seasonal flow with the winning men’s time varying from 19 minutes 48 seconds to 33 minutes 25 seconds.
Water temperatures are typically 14 to 16 deg.C. The swim is with the current. In 2010, the temperature was 20 deg.C.
The race retains its ancient “Dee Mile Champion” title for the fastest swimmer, who must also live within five miles of “The Cross” in the centre of Chester and swim without a wetsuit.
https://www.chestertri.org.uk/our-races/dee-mile/
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm
Location
Chester Meadows
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester Park
Organizer
Chester Tri Clubciaramurph@yahoo.com
17aug7:45 amBLDSA Ullswater7 Mile Senior Freestyle/Breaststroke
Event Details
A 7 mile swim in a stunning location under the shadow of Hellvellyn, make it a weekend away in the beautiful lake district camping or in the comfort of a
Event Details
A 7 mile swim in a stunning location under the shadow of Hellvellyn, make it a weekend away in the beautiful lake district camping or in the comfort of a friendly B&B. After the swim enjoy some lovely food and banter at the presentation in a local pub in Pooley Bridge.
Own boat and crew to be provided.
Swim Secretary: TBA for 2019 – ullswaterswim@bldsa.org.uk
Registration
PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am
Location
Ullswater 'Steamers'
The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US
Organizer
TBA
18aug9:00 amBLDSA Derwentwater2 miles, 5.25 miles Junior/Senior. Freestyle/Breaststroke.
Event Details
A 5.25 mile triangular swim around Derwentwater. No wetsuits. Starts from Keswick Launch Piers, Keswick, Lake District. 2 mile swim starts at Kettlewell Beach, NT, Car Park. Wetsuits allowed, but you
Event Details
A 5.25 mile triangular swim around Derwentwater. No wetsuits. Starts from Keswick Launch Piers, Keswick, Lake District.
2 mile swim starts at Kettlewell Beach, NT, Car Park. Wetsuits allowed, but you will not enter the Championship.
All swimmers need individual Kayak support. Inflatable Kayaks are not allowed.
This swim is the day after BLDSA Ullswater swim and some swimmers like to do both swims. Alternatively some swimmers pair up and swim one of the swims and paddles for the other one.
An additional certificate will be given if you swim in both of these double weekend events.
Swim Secretary – Annie Stafford (derwentwaterswim@bldsa.org.uk / 01257268946)
Registration
PLEASE TAKE NOTE ON-LINE ENTRIES ONLY
Entries closed.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am
Location
Derwentwater
Lake Road, Keswick CA12 5DJ, United Kingdom
Organizer
Annie Staffordtel: 01257268946 Email: annegstafford@googlemail.co.uk
24aug7:55 pm- 7:55 pmBLDSA Loch Lomond Relay
Event Details
Loch Lomond Relay 2019 2019 is the 60th Anniversary of the first solo swim of Loch Lomond by Commander Gerry Forsberg. Only around 60 swimmers have since completed this challenging swim,
Event Details
Loch Lomond Relay 2019
2019 is the 60th 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 24th 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
Time
(Saturday) 7:55 pm - 7:55 pm
Organizer
Mrs Janet Wilson20 Padget Court, Ben Rhydding Drive, Ilkley West Yorkshire, LS29 8AU. Tel: mobile number 07957 348328. email: janetwilson22@aol.com
31aug9:00 amBLDSA Windermere10.5 miles Seniors. Freestyle/Breaststroke.
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
*Event now open.
Registration
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Windermere
Lake District National Park Cumbria UK
Organizer
Chris Malpasscmalpass@hotmail.com
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